Question on changing legal GCWR
While looking for an 8.1 Burb, I come across some 3:73 models which have a factory GCWR of 16K. Since the only change to the GCWR of 19K with the 4:10 models was the gears, has anyone changed the gear...
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@BurbMan
Thanks for the replies, sorry to reply so late, I'll try to touch on everything.
I did reach out to GV and they said there was no option for a 8.1 Burb with 4WD, only 2WD....but that option would be great with the 4:10.
My plan was for weights around 11-12K, it would be a boat. The haul would be short, less than 20 miles.
To correct my error in GCWR, it is 17K (not 16K) & 19K for the 3:73 & 4:10 respectively.
I guess my initial worry was if there was an accident, and I had the factory 3:73 gears and was towing 11K and still within the GAWR of both the TV and trailer, would I possibly be denied insurance coverage if they ran my VIN and saw the 17K GVWR.
So it seems that isn't really the case as it comes down more to GAWR, tire and wheel rating, and trailer rating with trailer tire and wheel rating.
I would prefer to find a 4:10 Burb and add the GV for unloaded highway travel if that option was possible. I guess the 3:73 would be fine for short trips.
I've found a few 8.1 Burbs but some of the prices have been crazy high. Been alot of flipping recently by a few outfits but hey, free enterprise.
I don't mind the logistics involved with locating one, as long as the body and undercarriage is good.
BenK wrote:
Agree with Burbman about going to a GearVendors OD. It replaces the tranny tail housing and no driveshaft changes needed. Ditto if 4x4. GV
Thanks for the replies, sorry to reply so late, I'll try to touch on everything.
I did reach out to GV and they said there was no option for a 8.1 Burb with 4WD, only 2WD....but that option would be great with the 4:10.
My plan was for weights around 11-12K, it would be a boat. The haul would be short, less than 20 miles.
To correct my error in GCWR, it is 17K (not 16K) & 19K for the 3:73 & 4:10 respectively.
I guess my initial worry was if there was an accident, and I had the factory 3:73 gears and was towing 11K and still within the GAWR of both the TV and trailer, would I possibly be denied insurance coverage if they ran my VIN and saw the 17K GVWR.
So it seems that isn't really the case as it comes down more to GAWR, tire and wheel rating, and trailer rating with trailer tire and wheel rating.
I would prefer to find a 4:10 Burb and add the GV for unloaded highway travel if that option was possible. I guess the 3:73 would be fine for short trips.
I've found a few 8.1 Burbs but some of the prices have been crazy high. Been alot of flipping recently by a few outfits but hey, free enterprise.
I don't mind the logistics involved with locating one, as long as the body and undercarriage is good.
