Ram 2500 Payload
Greetings all; It's been a while since I have been out on the forum....but I do have a new issue which I would like to get some advice on. I have a pretty new RAM 2500 Diesel, automatic, 4X4, sh...
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GVWR encompasses much more than just the axle rating. It takes into account the brakes, tires, and other factors engineers consider when deciding how much dynamic load the truck can take.
NHTSA says this about components of the GAWR:
"Gross Axle Weight Rating is the rated load-carrying capacity of an individual axle and wheel assembly. (It represents the load that may be steadily sustained by the components in the system; i.e., tires, rims, hubs, bearing, axles, brakes, suspension, sub frame, etc. with the GAWR limited by the components with the lowest working rating".
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