I was called out and asked if I had changed wheels/tires, axle, etc in regards to "improving load carrying" ?
Let's just take my puny little class one Frontier as an example. The rear tires/wheels as fitted by the factory have 1000 pounds more load capacity than the stated GAWR. Hmmmm, so that can't be the weak link.
The axle is manufactured by Dana. Dana's weight limit capacity is 400 pounds higher than the door sticker GAWR. Dang.... I guess that can't be the weak link either.
This is my point all along. Do the research on your vehicle. Study and think about what you have. Many would be surprised at what logical conclusion you might come to.
As opposed to just listening to "you don't have enough truck. Go buy a 2500"
I would suggest to folks coming to a forum such as this looking for useful info, do a lot of research and reading. Question what people say. A good place to start is the factory shop manual. I spend the money on both a factory parts list if I can get it, and a factory shop manual. Shop manuals always have more specs, and more info than any owners manual.
Look fellas, I have nothing against the bigger trucks. Obviously, as I have put my money where my mouth is. I have a F350 dually. We tow with it. We carry loads with it. But we also tow and carry loads with a Frontier, and a 2015 Siverado.
I can't tell you how many times I've been over the CAT scales with all these and all four of my trailers. Match the tool to the job. Drive intelligently. Have fun.
