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Cummins12V98 · 08-25-2021, 10:21 AM

"Give this, the 4,5020 would put me over 14,000"

Forget the 14k GVWR as it's there to keep the truck in the class 3 no different than the F-450. Look a the RAWR that's SAE rated and is all that matters. My pin is 6k and I am at my 9,750# putting me at 15k on my 6 tires. I have proper tonnage so I am 100% legal and the truck handles the weight great!

Simple fact is the RAM 3500 DRW will handle any DRV out there. Your 5500 will be a rough riding MoFo unless you change out to a air ride.

14k is there to keep the truck out of Commercial classification and licensing higher fees plain and simple.

08-25-2021, 10:21 AM	#17
Cummins12V98 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: on the road Posts: 1,188	"Give this, the 4,5020 would put me over 14,000" Forget the 14k GVWR as it's there to keep the truck in the class 3 no different than the F-450. Look a the RAWR that's SAE rated and is all that matters. My pin is 6k and I am at my 9,750# putting me at 15k on my 6 tires. I have proper tonnage so I am 100% legal and the truck handles the weight great! Simple fact is the RAM 3500 DRW will handle any DRV out there. Your 5500 will be a rough riding MoFo unless you change out to a air ride. 14k is there to keep the truck out of Commercial classification and licensing higher fees plain and simple. __________________ 2015 RAM LongHorn Dually Air ride Aisin 4:10's 2016 MS 39TKSB3 "Highly Elited"