Is Towing 6000 lbs with a diesel overkill?

[Road Ruler]

Originally Posted by BillTex

Relative to the previous gen, the new coil spring rear end resulted in lower payload and tow capacity...but supposedly a nice cushy ride...I am sure someone more Familiar with Dodge minutia will chime in with numbers.
Bill

I am reading that the new 2010 Dodge rear end provides improved handling and control.

Edmund's data shows the 2010 Dodge 1500 with the 4.7 has having a payload cap of 1,520lbs/ TR 8,850lbs.

Edmund's data shows the 2008 Dodge 1500 with the 4.7 has having a payload cap of 1,530 lbs / TR 8,600lbs.

Must be differences in models that affect the numbers.

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by Road Ruler

I am reading that the new 2010 Dodge rear end provides improved handling and control.

Edmund's data shows the 2010 Dodge 1500 with the 4.7 has having a payload cap of 1,520lbs/ TR 8,850lbs.

Edmund's data shows the 2008 Dodge 1500 with the 4.7 has having a payload cap of 1,530 lbs / TR 8,600lbs.

Must be differences in models that affect the numbers.

These were MAX capacites quoted from Edmunds for previous gen 2008, and new gen 2009.

(It is always safer to reference max capacities so as not to muddy the waters...pick-me-ups are typicaly available in a myriad of configurations... which all affect capacities.)
B