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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goducks10 wrote:
I always see people argue that if the trucks over it's GVWR and you get in a wreck then you're at fault for being over the GVWR even though you are still under the GCVWR. Isn't the truck going to stop the same towing the same weight regardless of where the weight is.
People love to argue trivial things over the internet. The truth of the matter is that your brakes have no clue WHERE that weight is, and they don't care. So long as your axles are all getting sufficient weight to maintain proper contact with the ground, thus allowing for full braking power, it doesn't matter if you have that weight on the truck (over GVWR, under GCWR) or that weight in the trailer (under GVWR, under GCWR). Anything else is pure conjecture. Your brakes don't know, they don't care.
