Diff between 2001 2500 to 3500 SW

[MattChilds]

I have a 2001 Dodge Ext Cab with the CTD, 5 speed man, short bed, and camper package. The truck does have rear disc brakes. I have added the HD Bilstien shocks and a torklift superhitch with 24" extension other than that the truck is stock.

When I look at the sticker on the door this is what I find

GAWR Frt = 5200
GAWR Rear = 6084
GVWR = 8800
Tires max load 3415



I went to the scale the other day with my Truck Camper and found that I am at 9420 lbs GVWR and I have not added my trailer yet. The ticket shows 4140 on the front and 5280 on the rear. When loaded my Haulmark 14' dual wheel trailer weighs 3800 lbs. When I measure tongue weight with it loaded it is about 400 lbs. I went back without the camper and was as 7020 lbs full of fuel.

So I am going to end up very close to the GVWR for the 3500 SW truck and about 1000 lbs over my GVWR. I should be well under my GAWR and my tire weight ratings.

From reading this fourm and others I am thinking that the difference between the 2500 and 3500 is just the springs in the rear. Can someone confirm that?

If that is the case I will probably want to order springs for my 2500. I would like to have a recomendation on who to buy them from.

When I weigh the truck without the camper the front comes in at 4400 and with the camper it comes in at 4140. I can see that the truck is not all that level so should I get Air Bags to level the truck and move some of the weight up to the front wheels?

Thanks
Matt