Vehicle Towing Assistance - Weight Ratings
So I haven't quite figured out how the whole weight rating thing goes. So I've been doing some reading and based from my reading and lack of understanding, I have a truck to small for the beast I h...
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So looks like my biggest risk factor is the weight on the rear axle. Here's where I could use some opinions...how high is the risk? The tires have a 3600lb per rating, but I have the air leveling system on the rear and course its pushing past the OEM ratings
Rear axle or RAWR = the lessor of the axle/spring pack/tire/wheels.
We know you won't have any issues with the AAM 11.5" axle as its good for around 10k-11k lbs. Weak link with newer gen LDT is usually the wheels or spring packs. The truck more than likely has the optional 18" or 20" tires wheels that OEM with the 3500 SRW.
You have the truck so tell us what the rear axle scaled at.
another 2500 with coil springs
Scroll down to ib516 reply. He was using the same 2500 coil spring set up with the 6.4 hemi and had no problems with a 37' 12k 5er with 3 slides.
