hmknightnc wrote:
Buzzcut1 wrote:
Couple of things. First fill it with fuel and go to a cat scale and see what you really weigh per axle. Second you true limiting factor is the tires and rims as you don't want to exceed the max load rating of those components.
Realistically the only way you can carry more load is different wheels and tires which is why folks go to 19.5 wheels and commercial tires. you won't exceed the mfg axle spec but you will exceed the GWVR and GAWR which is based on OEM tires and wheels.
Somewhat true. Upgrade your tires and wheels to support the GAWR and then go weigh your truck to see what weight you have available. The door sticker GAWR is a DOT legal limit, doesn't matter what the individual axle manufacturer says it is. GVWR is not legally binding except for your registered GVWR (I.e. How much tax you elect to pay).
Were have you found the door gawr to be a legal limit? There are dot axle limits, and they are not on the door. DOT cares about tires and registration. I have found the door to be nothing more than a mfgr recommendation, legally speaking, in my research.
If you have found something else please post it.
I have never seen a vehicle with a higher rated, on the door, axle rating than tire rating.
