Adding weight capacity to a TV
As discussed in a prior thread, our TV (Ford F150) is near the edge or a bit over it in terms of payload due to the tongue weight of our TT. There are no power issues and the towing is fine. Is the...
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I think it comes down to Legal issues...
A. truck was at max payload
B. truck was modified to go around max payload.
C. was truck changed to be safer.. or go around the law.
yes .. adding air bags, heavier springs. better brakes. trans cooler. stronger tires/wheels ETC... will make the truck better able to deal with the weight....
but you can NOT change the STRESSES the overall truck will have to deal with.
Frame and Front & Rear Axles, Brake mounts/brackets .
but I think you are being a little sensitive... try to remove stuff you DO NOT NEED.
A. truck was at max payload
B. truck was modified to go around max payload.
C. was truck changed to be safer.. or go around the law.
yes .. adding air bags, heavier springs. better brakes. trans cooler. stronger tires/wheels ETC... will make the truck better able to deal with the weight....
but you can NOT change the STRESSES the overall truck will have to deal with.
Frame and Front & Rear Axles, Brake mounts/brackets .
but I think you are being a little sensitive... try to remove stuff you DO NOT NEED.
