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noahrexion
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May 18, 2014

Toyota T100/lightweight 5th wheel - axle upgrade?

Hello everyone I've got a few questions about my new (to me) 5th wheel. Hoping to get some insight on! TV = 1996 Toyota T100 X-Cab/4WD, V6/5spd Manual (5200 lb tow rating) * Scaled with 3/4...
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noahrexion
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May 18, 2014
Thanks for the feedback thus far.

Part of the reason I was thinking the 5200/6k lb axle would be even better would be having the 12x2 brakes that would be working "not as hard" technically.

Colliehauler - any reason you recommend the 3500# axle?

Here is my rig

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