Global Pickup Trucks Bragging Rights
Well it looks like we caught the "US Disease" Mitsubishi with a brand new model and engine, say Their Pickup can tow 3.9 Tonnes(8,680lb) to put that into perspective, a Silverado HD Diesel is rated at...
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RobertRyan wrote:
I have agreed with you earlier about that, but to say they are the same is crazy., as you have just said, the GVWR is higher. They are built to take advantage of it, no matter where they are sold
It has a higher GVWR due to regulations, NOT actual capabilities. That Triton would NOT have the same payload over here that it does over there because its GVWR CANNOT go past 6,000lbs regardless of what it is over there. That is just the way the regulations work over here. Although I am not saying they are the same, but according to GM, the US Colorado has an "upgraded" frame compared to the Holden Colorado.
I thought you said you knew very little about what their specifications, capabilities were, but now your quoting from the "Australian Forums" :h
I never said I knew very little of Australian vehicles specs. Where did I say that? I did however Google "Holden Colorado Spring sag" and found a whole bunch of forum links about the issue. Where some were even out of shape within 6 months of ownership.
I also found A LOT of aftermarket suspension dealers and parts which leaves to think that these trucks can easily handle the 3,000 lbs like you say, then why is the aftermarket suspension business so big in Australia. Why is it so common to replace springs?
I have never needed to replace springs in any of my trucks due to me overloading to the point they sag without a load nor have I known anyone who has. Even our 16 year old farm truck that has hauled everything under the sun still doesn't need spring replacement. Why is it such a big business over there for replacement springs if these trucks can handle it like you say?
