3/4 ton vs 1 ton.......differences?

[codster]

I'm looking to buy a new 2008 Chevy with the Duramax because my 99 F250 got totalled when some idiot ran a red light. I had hoped to get a 1 ton crewcab long bed but haven't had any luck finding this truck with the features that I want. I can get it set up if I drop down to a 2500HD. What I'd like to know is are there any differences in the braking system, axles, rear end, front end (4X4) or is the only difference 1 more overload spring added to the rear leaf pack? If it's just a leaf then I'll probably go with the 3/4 ton and install air bags if needed down the road.
Thanks,
Max

 

[NCheek]

Welcome to OB!

As far as the trucks, as long as the one ton is still a SRW, I would venture to say they are the same except for springs. And for those gov't entities wanting to look if you are hauling, GVWR will be different.

 

[jdchristian3]

rear end end is heavier on the 3500's. bigger brakes too...

 

[codster]

Are the rear end and brakes bigger even on SRW and if both trucks are diesel? I was hoping they had put the same brakes on all Duramax trucks.