1500 vs. 2500
Record Breaker
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Wisconsin
The bodies are the same, hence the truck has the same physical dimensions making the trucks the same size. The suspension is 2" taller and the frame is identical except between the cab and box the frame has a 9" section on the 2500 where the 1500 stays at 7".
Record Breaker
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: live oak, ca
the 2500 is heavier, 1500 can use alot of the 2500's suspenion parts also. 2500's are naturally higher than the 1500 so we can use their spring's to gain some extra height using the 2500's stock suspenion with minimal fab work, the front springs will fit with out any modding.
Amateur
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Troutdale Oregon
I only settled on the 1500 cause i couldnt find a 2500 that wasnt a long bed, and they seemed to be all diesel or the v10. I really wanted to stay with the 360 cause thats all i had in the past.
Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Houston, TX
i would take a 2500 anyday over my 1500, mostly because i want a cummins, but stronger frames, bigger axles, more durable in my opinion, its all how you take care of it, but the options available in powertrain in the 2500 is better.
i havee a 1500 because i dont really need all the power of a diesel, and i got a really really good deal on my truck.
i havee a 1500 because i dont really need all the power of a diesel, and i got a really really good deal on my truck.