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Rrliljedahl
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Mar 15, 2016

Over weight truck camper suspension upgrade needed

I need some advice. Mounted a custom flatbed camper to my truck and realized that it was squatting in the rear. GMC Sierra 3500 2007 Classic LBZ Duramax Diesel with 6 speed Allison Transmission. B...
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Rrliljedahl
Explorer
Mar 15, 2016
Just checked my truck rims - weight limit is only 3600 pounds.

Tire weight limit is 3850.

On a CAT scale with 50 gallons of fresh water and a full tank of diesel, I am carrying 3500 pounds per rear tire. I am getting pretty close!

Camper wound up weighing 1000 more than estimated before the build which is becoming a real problem.

What happens to a rim "when it fails"?

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