What Is The Difference Between Drw And Srw. R redwngr registered joined jan 25, 2008 3,173. Web drw came standard with a rear sway bar, it was an option on srw.
Web (circled) the difference between a srw and a drw (other than the obvious bed difference) is the rear axle width. Web the difference between an srw and drw tends to be overlooked. The difference in payload capacity comes from having more. R redwngr registered joined jan 25, 2008 3,173. Web the srw would get the job done but the drw with provide more stability, as already said above once you tow a load like you have with a dually you will never want a. Web drw came standard with a rear sway bar, it was an option on srw. Web the only difference i'm aware of is a srw (sterling 10.5) has 3.73's and a drw (dana 60 or 80 i think) has 4.10. Front axle spacers to accommodate the deep offset of dually wheels, bolt pattern of wheels. Both are aam 11.5 axles and the axle weight rating is the same for both. Technically, an srw is rated to tow just a bit more than a drw.
My m1009 is my premise of searching. For instance, my posted payload is just a hair under 6,000 pounds, which is great for carrying stone, cement, black dirt, etc. Web the only difference is width. Both are aam 11.5 axles and the axle weight rating is the same for both. Width, srw without mirrors (inches) 80 80 80 80 80 width, drw/srw with standard mirrors. But the shorty fuel tank is only 30.5 gallons compared to 38 gallons in the longbed. I am pretty sure the drw axle is built heavier. Web i am curious what the mpg difference is between srw and drw unloaded and loaded. Web the only difference i'm aware of is a srw (sterling 10.5) has 3.73's and a drw (dana 60 or 80 i think) has 4.10. Web a dually has a higher payload than a srw, so even though it weighs more (more sheet metal, 2 more tires/wheels, and 4 others that are heavier than on a srw),. Both have 3.73 rear end.
