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2015 towing capacity and J2807

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nards444 Senior Enthusiast

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This doesnt surprise me, only around a 5% loss I figure it might be more. But this will be nice if all trucks do this, as shopping will be easier to compare.

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I have a 14 Silverado Double Cab 4WD with the 6.2 and the 3.42 axle. The 14 rating was 9500, or 100 lbs. less than a similar configured 5.3. I see now the same configured 2015 6.2 with the 3.42 axle is rated 11,800 or an increase of 2300 lbs. I know the 14 with the 3.42 was not the NHT where the 2015 does. The NHT option increases the ring gear from 9.5 to 9.76; rear axle rating from 3950 to 4100 with no increase in the overall 7200 GVWR. Doesn't seem likely the NHT bits account for much of the 2300 lbs. increase. I believe the 2014 6.2 was way under rated.

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I have a 14 Silverado Double Cab 4WD with the 6.2 and the 3.42 axle. The 14 rating was 9500, or 100 lbs. less than a similar configured 5.3. I see now the same configured 2015 6.2 with the 3.42 axle is rated 11,800 or an increase of 2300 lbs. I know the 14 with the 3.42 was not the NHT where the 2015 does. The NHT option increases the ring gear from 9.5 to 9.76; rear axle rating from 3950 to 4100 with no increase in the overall 7200 GVWR. Doesn't seem likely the NHT bits account for much of the 2300 lbs. increase. I believe the 2014 6.2 was way under rated.

 

 

 

3.42 with NHT on the 15 is due to a transmission change......3.42 on a 14 is w/o NHT and with the 6L80.

 

2015 is 3.42 with NHT, 3.23 w/o NHT.

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MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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Probably waiting for Ford. Ram numbers were weak to begin with. The rear coils make the trucks drive wonderfully but if you want to work the thing you're finished. Seen several loaded Ram 1500s with like 800lb payload ratings.

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