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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Just curious, always have to be...
What are the differences between the 2500 and 3500 trucks of 2003-2004 range? I know that the 3500 can be had in dual rear wheels, with cab lights, and some other "cosmetic" differences. But is there a difference in the frames? Are theaxles the same (with adaptations for dual wheels in rear)? I am just curious, where are the major differences between the two trucks?
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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im pretty sure it has bigger driveline and stiffer suspension
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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The only difference is the rear leaf springs.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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Yeah, the 3500 have a overload leaf spring. It is just one extra one. And the sticker on the door that says you can tow more.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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and a bigger rear axle
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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The axle size is only different if the 2500 isn't a HD. The non HD has a 10.5 rear axle and the HD has a 11.5

they both have the same towing capacity. It's the dually that has a 1000lbs more towing capacity over the SRW 3500
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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The axle size is only different if the 2500 isn't a HD. The non HD has a 10.5 rear axle and the HD has a 11.5

they both have the same towing capacity. It's the dually that has a 1000lbs more towing capacity over the SRW 3500
Both 3500's have the same towing capacity.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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I thought the dually hauled less weight because of the extra weight if the tires
 
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The 3500 is 1000 more.

 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Both 3500's have the same towing capacity.
the dually has 1K more than the SRW.
 
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