2019 Ram 2500 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan

Following up on payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan: still happening, but I have better notes now. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2019 Ram 2500 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2019 Ram 2500 in Denver with 42,500 miles. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2019 Ram 2500, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2019 Ram 2500 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2019 Ram 2500, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2019 Ram 2500 in Denver with 42,500 miles. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. If the story changes I'll post the new data.