I own a 2008 1500 Ram Laramie quad cab. I would like to know exactly what my maximum towing capacity is. It has the 5.7 Hemi 3.92 rear axle ratio, corporate 9.25 LD rear axle and 20" rims. Thanks for your help.

 

Probably somewhere around 7,500#, but this site can answer it:

http://www.dodge.com/hostc/towing/guide.do

 

8800# if 2wd.
8400# if 4x4

 

Every time I look, Dodge changes the specs and every damn site has a different number, but the book I get my info from states capacity at 9100 for a QC 4x2 with Hemi and 3.92 gears and 17" wheels, subtract 1000# for the 20" wheels leaves you at 8100 lbs...

 

Yeah I keep getting different numbers too. @hammerz71 Does having a 4x4 make a difference?

 

Yes, that lowers the towing capacity by a couple of hundred pounds.

 

@Mike Why?

 

prolly the because the 4X2 doesnt have to lug around a Transfer case and front diff, thats gotta be around 400lbs

 

Yep, it's strictly a GVWR thing, a 4x4 weighs more than a 4x2 of the same model/engine/body type truck...