While there’s a lot of similarities to the gen2 & gen3, this is a topic where gen2 owners like myself should be more of casual observers curious to see how the gen3 can tow vs actual participants.
I can tell ya how my Gen2 tows a dual Yamaha waverunner trailer (2500-3000 lbs) or a utility trailer weighing 4000-4500 lbs on stock suspension setup (no idea on tongue weight on either setup ain’t that much but truck tows both like they’re almost not there & only sags to about level still w/ 42k on the clock) - BUT it’s kinda irrelevant b/c aside from interior updates the biggest change in the gen3 from the gen2 is the rear suspension setup & increase of available TQ in lower gears on factory tune.
I keep seeing gen2 guys, not even stock, w/ tunes & aftermarket leaf springs & WDH’s commenting & I don’t see the relevance.
What I am curious about is, are there any gen3 guys running aftermarket springs for the rear?! If there’s a good option for a stiffer read coil that does the same thing as a deaver +3/4HD setup on a gen2 in terms of increasing payload & reducing sag while enabling a slight lift in ride height, im very interested.
I’ll probably get a gen3 over the next few years regardless but aftermarket options w/ the suspension may push me to do it sooner