MFL wrote:
laknox wrote:
I don't know of any GM truck beds that are 5.5' in the Silverado line. 6.5' is the usual short bed length. Depending on the FW, you may, or may not, need a slider.
As MFL said, you need to know the rear axle weight rating (RAWR), but he forgot to mention tires. Likely you only have D rated tires. E rated tires can be used and that will give you a lot more tire capacity.
Lyle
Yes Lyle, they do make a Silverado 1500 extra short bed that is 5'8"s. You are correct on upgrading the tires , however OEM tires are covered by the RAWR, normally just above the rating a couple hundred lbs or so. Typically if staying within RAWR, you are also under tire rating.
Jerry
News to me! :B
I know that the OEM tires on my '02 D'max were 245 E's, which put them =below= the RAWR, IIRC. With 265 E's, I'm about 600-800 lbs =over=, again, IIRC.
Lyle
