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Bedlam
Jul 24, 2013Moderator
Your truck has the same 9750 lb axle as mine, but 7000 lb rear suspension and wheels. I suspect the rear is about 3000 lbs empty before you load the people gear and pin weight. You could add taller bump stops to your overload springs and 19.5" wheels to get the full capacity out of the axle and some reserve on your tires, but you will have to decide if it is a safe combination for you. I suspect the actual pin weight on that fifth wheel will be closer 4500 lbs when loaded for camping.
My truck is an extended cab diesel and weighs about 7500 lbs - A crew cab weighs about 500 lbs more, long beg adds another 100 lbs and gasoline engine removes 500 lbs to help you get a rough idea of what yours weighs. My GCWR is 23K lbs with 3.73 gears.
My truck is an extended cab diesel and weighs about 7500 lbs - A crew cab weighs about 500 lbs more, long beg adds another 100 lbs and gasoline engine removes 500 lbs to help you get a rough idea of what yours weighs. My GCWR is 23K lbs with 3.73 gears.
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