Durango vs. Ram 1500 Payload (Not a "Can I tow this question")

[So Cal CPA]

Found this interesting.

I have a 2008 Durango SLT Hemi 4X4 (no tow package) and a 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi 4X2 with tow package.

My '08 Durango has a higher payload capacity than my '14 Ram 1500 by about 80 lbs according to the door sticker. Both have rear coil springs.

Ram - 1,465

Durango - 1,545

I thought my Durango was based on the Dakota frame and chassis and therefore would have a much lower total payload (especially adding the 4X4)?? Just found this interesting.

[GaryWT]

It is all a numbers game but that is interesting.

[audio1der]

Hmm- that IS interesting.
Given the choice between the two, the RAM should be able to tow a longer trailer with control due to the longer wheelbase.
The soft payload is purely due to the rear coil springs, not any deficiency.

[mikebrls]

I'm going threw this now with my Ram 1500 , just remember to subtract passenger weight , fuel weight and any thing else in the truck ,
I started out at 1200 lbs payload by the time I weighed the truck with passengers , fuel , running board's and tonnue cover I was left with 520 lbs payload " pretty said for a truck "