How heavy is TOO heavy? GVWR on a 2500
Alright guys I'd like your input on something I can't stop arguing both ways. Current rig is a lower mileage 2005 2500HD Duramax cew cab, motor has been gone through and added ARP studs, all new belts...
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Yes, here is IMHO...comments...
First, decide if you believe in the OEM's ratings/specifications/limits/recommendations...or not
If not, then this discussion is academic and do whatever you wish...but know the OEM(s) are off the hook
If yes, then this discussion is valid and of course subject to opinions...and note that there is only one person responsible for the setup and that is the driver...even though that driver may not have set it up
Of the OEMs specifications/ratings/limits/recommendations are performance metrics. Many are minimums set by regulatory agencies. Braking and manhandling the setup are my main metrics...along with longevity. As I keep my vehicles decades or till the wheels fall off and/or won't fix it anymore
Note that I am in the vast minority and labeled "The weight police"...okay, wear that moniker as it fits and understand that many who use that reference in a derogatory manner to defuse or reduce the value of those comments...
Just know that your performance will be less than if within/below your OEM's specifications/ratings/limits/recommendations
That longevity will be less and that the wheels won't instantly fall off...but will sooner than if within the spec
As for the daily driver...it is a TRUCK. I commuted M-F and sometimes weekends on a round trip of +70 miles for years with my 8.6K GVWR Suburban. Before that with my Silverado with 1 ton helper springs on the rear axle. Am 69 with a bad back, joint issues, etc, etc of old age...but for me, okay with a TRUCK ride quality...and daily is a 17 year old mini van
Think you already answered your own question...
First, decide if you believe in the OEM's ratings/specifications/limits/recommendations...or not
If not, then this discussion is academic and do whatever you wish...but know the OEM(s) are off the hook
If yes, then this discussion is valid and of course subject to opinions...and note that there is only one person responsible for the setup and that is the driver...even though that driver may not have set it up
Of the OEMs specifications/ratings/limits/recommendations are performance metrics. Many are minimums set by regulatory agencies. Braking and manhandling the setup are my main metrics...along with longevity. As I keep my vehicles decades or till the wheels fall off and/or won't fix it anymore
Note that I am in the vast minority and labeled "The weight police"...okay, wear that moniker as it fits and understand that many who use that reference in a derogatory manner to defuse or reduce the value of those comments...
Just know that your performance will be less than if within/below your OEM's specifications/ratings/limits/recommendations
That longevity will be less and that the wheels won't instantly fall off...but will sooner than if within the spec
As for the daily driver...it is a TRUCK. I commuted M-F and sometimes weekends on a round trip of +70 miles for years with my 8.6K GVWR Suburban. Before that with my Silverado with 1 ton helper springs on the rear axle. Am 69 with a bad back, joint issues, etc, etc of old age...but for me, okay with a TRUCK ride quality...and daily is a 17 year old mini van
Think you already answered your own question...
