The difference between a 2500 and a 3500? - Page 2

INDIANAFARMBOY · 11-24-2008, 11:12 PM

I bought a 3500 for a dually. The 3500 on my insurance was alot cheaper than a 2500 as well. They see that you're safer in it. My buddys insurance seen his as causing more damage so it was more money. Just depends on your insurance company. I have Farm Bureau Insurance and he has State Farm. So I would say if you have no reason for a dually, then i would get which ever one was cheaper on insurance and the price as well. If you get a 2500 I would put Firestone Air Bags on it. They are really nice and are super easy to install.

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***B-rock*** · 11-25-2008, 01:17 AM

IMHO the 2500 should be a single rear tire and the 3500 is the dual. I beleive this is how it was many many years ago.

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Clint Mo' · 11-25-2008, 01:22 AM

My 2500 has overloads!!!!

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Kennedy · 11-25-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by B-rock

IMHO the 2500 should be a single rear tire and the 3500 is the dual. I beleive this is how it was many many years ago.

Its how all of the 2nd gens were, and some of the 1st gens

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Donkeyloaf · 11-25-2008, 09:36 AM

You cant really just bolt on 3500 overloads to a 2500. Are not the plates on the frame welded on.

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***dad2bike*** · 11-25-2008, 11:48 AM

Here are 2 other advantages to the 3500 that I wish I had known about before I bought my 2500.

*TPMS is NOT on the 3500 only th 2500's and below. You can do what you want with tires.:thumbsup No TPMS is PRICELESS!

*I'm told the GVWR is much higher, like 10000 plus. That eliminates Emission testing in many states, like Nevada. I could do all my up coming deletes and not have to put it all back on yearly.

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JDiepstra · 11-25-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad2bike

Here are 2 other advantages to the 3500 that I wish I had known about before I bought my 2500.

*TPMS is NOT on the 3500 only th 2500's and below. You can do what you want with tires.:thumbsup No TPMS is PRICELESS!

*I'm told the GVWR is much higher, like 10000 plus. That eliminates Emission testing in many states, like Nevada. I could do all my up coming deletes and not have to put it all back on yearly.

Dang I thought I had all the letters figured out by now!!! What is TPMS? Something with torque management or throttle position?

***dad2bike*** · 11-25-2008, 11:57 AM

Tire Pressure Monitor System = TPMS
Hence the comment about run any tires.:thumbsup

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Stealth is the WORD!

6.7L OneTon · 11-25-2008, 12:22 PM

The difference when I bought my 07 was about $400 in invoice pricing and the overload springs in the back. What only one person has mentioned though is that the perches that the overloads work against are WELDED onto the frame....not sure I'd want to try to add that. This is the only physical difference on the 07s.

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mopar69 · 11-25-2008, 08:49 PM

i think the perches are riveted on, but a good shop could weld on for you.

Madhatter1 · 11-25-2008, 11:20 PM

What about the brakes? The most I got out of my 2500's was 80K (highway miles, unloaded). My o5 3500 SRw is now at 167K on original brakes and still have meat on the pads. At this point I could ruin the discs and be happy to buy new discs with my pads. Just good luck or is there a difference in brakes? Thanks.

Flores · 11-26-2008, 12:52 PM

*I'm told the GVWR is much higher, like 10000 plus. That eliminates Emission testing in many states, like Nevada. I could do all my up coming deletes and not have to put it all back on yearly.

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My o7.5 dually is 12200 gvwr.

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11-24-2008, 11:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
INDIANAFARMBOY Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: INDIANA Posts: 718 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post INDIANAFARMBOY's Truck Pics	I bought a 3500 for a dually. The 3500 on my insurance was alot cheaper than a 2500 as well. They see that you're safer in it. My buddys insurance seen his as causing more damage so it was more money. Just depends on your insurance company. I have Farm Bureau Insurance and he has State Farm. So I would say if you have no reason for a dually, then i would get which ever one was cheaper on insurance and the price as well. If you get a 2500 I would put Firestone Air Bags on it. They are really nice and are super easy to install. __________________ 07.5-Reg. cab dually 4x4 - Big thanks to Fleece Performance Engineering

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11-25-2008, 01:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
*B-rock* Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver wa. Posts: 462 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts B-rock's Truck Pics	IMHO the 2500 should be a single rear tire and the 3500 is the dual. I beleive this is how it was many many years ago. __________________ '08 6.7L 4 door 4x4 LB. Mineral gray. Lorenz bilstein leveling kit with DP leafs. SRT hood. 5" TBE, EGR & cooler delete, Edge w/ATT, CAI, Airdog 150, Frants oil filter. Smarty S-67ME 120HP fireball injectors.ARP 425 studs to 135#, II 64/71 Stage 2 VGT Turbo

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Clint Mo' Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: College Station Tx Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Clint Mo''s Truck Pics	My 2500 has overloads!!!! __________________ 2000 Cummins 2500 Extended Cab 5 Speed, DDP 110's, Edge Juice with Attitude, Airdog 150, AFE Stage 2, Valair DD

11-25-2008, 09:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Donkeyloaf Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maple Ridge BC Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Donkeyloaf's Truck Pics	You cant really just bolt on 3500 overloads to a 2500. Are not the plates on the frame welded on. __________________ 2008 2500, auto, EGR and DPF delete along with SS intake horn, 5" magnaflow SS TBE, Edge Juice, Diablo PPE, AEM CAI, FASS

11-25-2008, 11:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
*dad2bike* For a good time- Smarty Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 261 Thanked 425 Times in 292 Posts dad2bike's Truck Pics	Here are 2 other advantages to the 3500 that I wish I had known about before I bought my 2500. TPMS is NOT on the 3500 only th 2500's and below. You can do what you want with tires.:thumbsup No TPMS is PRICELESS! I'm told the GVWR is much higher, like 10000 plus. That eliminates Emission testing in many states, like Nevada. I could do all my up coming deletes and not have to put it all back on yearly. __________________ Tom 2008 Quad-Cab,LB, 2500, 6.7L, 4X4, White/Kaki, Big-Horn, 3.73 Auto, AS flash, K&N Air Filter, no baffle, Testing in progress- step 4, Stealth DPF, Smarty sw3 PMT gauges. Mag-Hytec Pan & Diff covers.Toms smarty Journal ....... DIY Deletes How-To Stealth is the WORD!

11-25-2008, 11:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
*dad2bike* For a good time- Smarty Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 261 Thanked 425 Times in 292 Posts dad2bike's Truck Pics	Tire Pressure Monitor System = TPMS Hence the comment about run any tires.:thumbsup __________________ Tom 2008 Quad-Cab,LB, 2500, 6.7L, 4X4, White/Kaki, Big-Horn, 3.73 Auto, AS flash, K&N Air Filter, no baffle, Testing in progress- step 4, Stealth DPF, Smarty sw3 PMT gauges. Mag-Hytec Pan & Diff covers.Toms smarty Journal ....... DIY Deletes How-To Stealth is the WORD!

11-25-2008, 12:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
6.7L OneTon Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 6.7L OneTon's Truck Pics	The difference when I bought my 07 was about $400 in invoice pricing and the overload springs in the back. What only one person has mentioned though is that the perches that the overloads work against are WELDED onto the frame....not sure I'd want to try to add that. This is the only physical difference on the 07s. __________________ 2006 Mega 4x4 Laramie, 5.9, 48re, Banks 6Gun Bundle, KORE 3" Race Suspension R.I.P. or Burn in Hell...2007.5 3500 SRW 6.7L

11-25-2008, 08:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
mopar69 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Il. Posts: 215 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mopar69's Truck Pics	i think the perches are riveted on, but a good shop could weld on for you.

11-25-2008, 11:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
Madhatter1 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Madhatter1's Truck Pics	What about the brakes? The most I got out of my 2500's was 80K (highway miles, unloaded). My o5 3500 SRw is now at 167K on original brakes and still have meat on the pads. At this point I could ruin the discs and be happy to buy new discs with my pads. Just good luck or is there a difference in brakes? Thanks.