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Explorer

Mar 02, 2014

Is there a clear line between 1 Ton and 3/4 Ton?

We have a 2011 Ram 2500 CTD, GVWR is 9600 lbs. Today we went to a CAT Scale and weighed in at: GVW 7740 we are allowed 9600 leaving us 2160 lbs Front axle was 4580 lbs with a limit of 5500 Rear ax...

Bedlam

Moderator

Mar 02, 2014

Get the weight of your rear truck axle with the FW attached and loaded for a trip. Most likely the axle will handle the weight (most of the axles were designed for 9K+ lbs), but you may be close to your tire limits and want to upgrade.

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