totaldla wrote:
I question whether you understand what goes into payload capability. Do you think the frame is thicker? Do you think the sheet metal is stronger?
Just what sort of magic do you think goes into the payload rating?
They read it on the internet somewhere. Or someone told them. Therefore it's some sort of magical tell-all number.
How do they explain that a typical 2500 has the same components under the rear as it's sister 3500, yet the 2500 is somehow magically limited to 10000 pounds GVWR. Could registration regulations have anything to do with it ?
In my state, the highway patrol could care less what the payload or GVWR number is on that sticker. What they care about is whether the actual weight on the axle is within legal limits, and also, whether I am registered ( plates ) for the correct weight class. For instance on my little puny class one Frontier, I run a 12K plate, even though the truck, since it is class one, is "limited" to 6K. I have to run a heavier plate, because the truck regis also covers any trailer I tow.
Dana/spicer builds the rear axle assembly for Nissan. The axle is rated by them higher than what Nissan states as rear axle limit. Imagine that.
EDIT: how is it that GCWR is higher/lower depending on the differential gear ratio ? Hmmmm....enquiring minds want to know.
