the 1500 is 8900 2x4 and 8450 in the 4x4.
the 2500 is 10800 in 2x4 and 10400 in the 4x4
how are they the same ? I have never heard that before ?

 

Here is a link that might help.
http://www-5.dodge.com/towing5/D/vehicle_to_weight.jsp

 

All mega cab trucks are de-badged 2500s. Same frame, same gears, same powertrain. They need that frame to mount the large body and bed and to handle the weight of the total assembly.

Going by the door sticker you'd be at or near your limit. Going by the vehicle's build you'll still be comfortably within its bounds of towing. You won't get the gas mileage a diesel would but it isn't unsafe either.

 

My understanding though (and I could be wrong here) is that even though the frame is the same, there is a suspension difference between the two that causes the difference in tow rating, and makes the 1500 mega a 1/2 ton vs. 3/4. If anyone out there with a 2500 mega cab can check, my (stock) rear suspension has 4 leafs (leaves??) - how many does yours have?

Sean

 

i work at u haul and i instale hitches so please know that just becasue the manufacture tellsus how muchour trucks can towour hitchsare only rated at 5,000 lbs without weight diturbution.

 

so why are they saying that they will haul different loads if they are the same thing ?? As noted are there not more springs in the 2500 vrs the 1500 ?? It just doesnt make sence why they would label them with such different load ranges if they were the same ??your thoughts ?

 

From what I've found, the 1500s and the 2500s have the same frame but the 2500shave a different leaf spring setup anddifferent\heavier axles. I'm not sure about the mega-cabs if they are rebadged 2500s or not.

Mike

 

the 1500 4 leafs
2500 4 leafs with two lower helper leafs
3500 4 leafs with two lower helper leafs and two upper helper leafs

 

hemi engines have the LD axles 9.5"
CTD engines have the HD axles 11.5"

 

that makes sence ! so it was a good thing that you didnt get that trailer !