SRW or DRW?
Considering tc that weighs roughly 3800 dry. Would a 1 ton single rear axle be okay or do I need to look at double axle only. Please, no truck brand wars. Stick to axles. Thanks.
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3800 dry on any SRW is on the bleeding edge even with mods. The question is how much do you want to carry with you as well. For some people, that's up to 1500 lbs. With my SRW, I was careful about what I brought along. My SRW had a GVWR of 11400.
As is always pointed out, it's easier to buy a newer DRW as long as a DRW isn't too limiting in other ways. Also, note not all DRWs from all years handle heavy loads the same. Older DRWs only have an advantage of more tires on the rear. Look into the GVWR of the DRW before assuming it will give a good ride and can stop. The gap between older ones and newer ones can be thousands of lbs.
There is always a tradeoff.
As is always pointed out, it's easier to buy a newer DRW as long as a DRW isn't too limiting in other ways. Also, note not all DRWs from all years handle heavy loads the same. Older DRWs only have an advantage of more tires on the rear. Look into the GVWR of the DRW before assuming it will give a good ride and can stop. The gap between older ones and newer ones can be thousands of lbs.
There is always a tradeoff.
