Looking at '17 3500 Ram
Still looking for a truck. Really concerned about the CP4 in the Ford and newer Rams. Going to look at a '17 3500 next week. Has the HO/Aisin. 80,000 Kms Anything I need to look for? Picture
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rhagfo wrote:JKJavelin wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
JK have you ever weighed your rear axle loaded? I am betting you are over-inflating for your load.
Sure, I go to the scale a couple times a year. In June the rear axle was 6780, and the RAWR is 7000.
I believe the Firestone chart would call for 75 lbs, so I wouldn't say I'm out of line.
Wow, 6,780# on the rear axle with a 5er that has a GVWR of 12,485#, what else do you carry in the bed. Our 5we is a bit over weight, and carries a pin of 2,700#, never had the rear axle on the 2001 Ram near 6,000# with a heavy in bed tool box.
LOL... not a lot! 100 lb Champion generator, that's it.
OK- my Demco autoslide with puck adapter is about 310lbs and my pin weight is 2840, so about 3250 in the bed.
If interested, here's my weights with pretty full tanks and plenty of beer in the front closet.
Front axle- 5140
Rear axle - 6780
Trailer axles- 9200
Total- 21,120
