GM, Ford Fudging Payload Ratings

BenK wrote:
Why can't you understand that, that stripper model used to derive
their ratings is

NOT ORDERABLE

Like the proverbial 150 lb driver...

Your point is based on an orderable vehicle, which is NOT the curb
vehicle

You are not alone, as many advisers continually reference the door
label for cargo/payload is based on the orderable vehicle. NOPE it
is the 'curb', which is the stripper model

Easy enough to prove, but you'll have to go out and weigh your own
vehicle. Then find the published 'curb'. Unless you own the stripper
model...ask how many of the non-stripper options would you have to
unbolt and remove to get your own vehicle down to the published 'curb' ?

The payload number on my door jam (3842lbs) subtracted from GVWR 0f 11,700 was within 200 pounds of the cat scale on my 3500 Ram.