single wheels

[Robert J Spence]

I am ready to order a 2003 d-max as soon as my dealer will let me, but I would prefer a 1 Ton but not dual wheels!
Is it true that a 3500 is not available in single wheel configuratiuon ?

[ThePend]

Its True !!!!!!!

Its True !!!!!!!

:D

[NickLeinonen]

what are the differences in the axles and springs and frame that make up the difference between the 2500hd and 3500.

i was under the impression that the 1500 was 1/2 ton, the 2500 was 3/4 ton, the 2500hd was 1 ton srw and the 3500 was 1 ton drw.

or is the 2500hd like 7/8 ton rated???

[Lone Eagle]

Right on Nick. Later! Lone Eagle

[DmaxMaverick]

According to the numbers, the 2500HD is limited by the tires. The axle is rated at 10,800 by the manufacturer, it's the tires that limit it to 6084. If it were badged a 3500 srw, the gross would be the same for this reason. The front suspension is the same as well. The GCWR is the same for both.

[mackin]

This could be as confusing as HP. And TQ . Numbers ....

From my door sticker 3500 4x4 doolie ......
GAWF-RONT => 4800
GAWR-EAR=> 8550
GVW =>11400


My truck probably today scales at over 7500 LB's......Last Time I checked it was 7500 , but there has been some changes....Giving me a total scalable payload under current registration, at 3900 lb. to reach total truck configuration capacity ....... WHEW...... Tires are a limiting factor although .... So is registration ...... At least in CT it is ....... I have changed to commercial Michelin......

DmaxMaverick,

Where are you getting that 10,800 number from? Manufacturer, American axle? The springs are completely different load capacity last time I looked .......

MAC :D

[DmaxMaverick]

Mac

American Axle spec's the rear axle (AA 11.5) in the 2500HD and 3500 (same axle) with a max axle loading weight of 10,800 lbs. This is irrespective of springs, tires, etc. This is the axle rating. The GM specified rating is based on the remainder of the suspension components.

If a person were to upgrade the weight rating of a specific vehicle, then the tires, springs, brakes, etc. would have to be at the level of whatever rate you are trying to achieve. According to AA, the limit for the axle alone would be 10,800.

If a person wished to increase the GVWR of a 2500HD to that of a 3500, it would be very simple. The only difference with the suspensions, physically and mechanically, is the springs themselves. The registration process would surely differ from state to state.

Hope this answers your questions.

[mackin]

DmaxMaverick,

Sure does, that's what I thought it was ........ Simply the housing, axle, capacity ........ From the manufactor AA ......

MAC