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Old 01-10-2019, 09:30 PM   #7
Rhagfo
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Keep in mind that in 2013 Ram’s GVWR went from 12,300# to 14,000#.
Well some things happened to Ram that year to increase the GVWR by 1,700#.
Stronger frame, fully boxed front to rear.
Ram started using DEF, better fuel mileage.


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Is that a good thing or bad? Heavier truck = a$$ planted more firmly? 😉
Yes, the truck is a bit heaver than the 2012 and before due to the boxed frame.


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And heavier GVWR doesn’t necessarily mean more payload.

Well our new to us 2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW, Aisin, with 3.73's has a Payload per yellow sticker of 5,411#.


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