GVWR Exceded, Mechanical Issue?
AF 996 on 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Edit by hanapaa13 Not Published Recently purchased a 2014 AF 996 at the recommendation of the AF Dealer. Was told by the dealer I would have no problems haul...
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hanapaa13 wrote:
I called the dealer the other day and questioned his guidance on purchasing the 996, he stated I'll have no problems and has never heard anyone being ticketed with a TC for being over weight or mechanical issues from too heavy of a TC.
With this being said, should I worry about my truck failing on my scheduled trip in a few weeks?
Your biggest concern is having rims and tires that can handle the load. The drive train can handle the weight but you may also need so suspension aids reduce rear end sag or possible sway.
I think you will be somewhere between 8000-9000 lbs on the rear axle when loaded with people, gear and water. This will preclude you from towing anything heavy since that will start bringing you close to your axle capacity.
I suggest 245/70R19.5 tires on Vision rims to give you a 9000 lb RAWR (the rims are rated at 4500 lbs each).
Until you put the camper on the truck,I would hold off on suspension upgrades but I suspect your overload springs will not make contact until you are squatting too much. You will be able buy offset blocks for your upper overload springs and wedges for lower overload springs from Torklift or make your own. Most likely you will not need air bags.
If your truck does not have anti-sway bars, this will make the biggest improvement to reduce sway. If you already have OEM bars, look at better dampened shocks for additional reduction before spending money on aftermarket bars.
