2004 Silverado Towing Capacity
Hey Gang - I need a sanity check to go over my calculations. I have a a 2004 1500 Extended Cab Shortbed Silverado 4 x 4 with a 5.3 liter engine, HD towing capacity, 3.73 rear end fitted with E Rated ...
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Someday, you will all realize, the manufactures ratings are nothing more than warranty ratings, ie go over that number, they have reason to deny warranty work. No different than chipping the motor etc. if that is to blame for damage to drivetrain, warranty can be denied.
From a legal prospective, the LEO that pulls you over does not care what the manufacture has put on the door sticker. You do not have to let them see the door sticker. Been pulled over at 150% of gvwr of my mdt, which IS the sum of the axels, and did not get an overweight ticket. As my paid for gvw trumps the actual manufacture rating. My 2000 c2500 has a paid for registration of 8000 lbs. If I go down the road at 8600 as the door sticker has on it, Im illegal and over weight!
But as noted by some, the ratings are also what the manufacture feels are acceptable performance standards. Whether they meet YOUR standards, are another thing all together!
Marty
From a legal prospective, the LEO that pulls you over does not care what the manufacture has put on the door sticker. You do not have to let them see the door sticker. Been pulled over at 150% of gvwr of my mdt, which IS the sum of the axels, and did not get an overweight ticket. As my paid for gvw trumps the actual manufacture rating. My 2000 c2500 has a paid for registration of 8000 lbs. If I go down the road at 8600 as the door sticker has on it, Im illegal and over weight!
But as noted by some, the ratings are also what the manufacture feels are acceptable performance standards. Whether they meet YOUR standards, are another thing all together!
Marty
