Towing capacity vs max cargo weight rating
Hello all! Can someone clarify something for me? If a truck's max gooseneck trailer loaded weight is 15,100 lbs (as per manufacturer towing guide - it is a Ford) - how can the max cargo weight rati...
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BenK wrote:ognend wrote:
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I already have a set of super springs on it. I was more concerned with the actual numbers. Thanks!
Yes, that will level and not squat as much...but the 'numbers' AKA ratings has embedded things for performance of that 'number'
I installed the super springs to prevent squat, I understand they do not add payload capacity to the vehicle - I am not trying to turn a 3/4 ton truck into a 1ton truck ;) . I was trying to get more comfortable with the actual payload numbers. One way to look at it is simply the payload capacity as per manufacturer sticker inside driver door - this is 2184lbs on my truck. The other way (as was explained to me) is to weigh the rear axle of the truck and deduct that from RAWR rating of said axle. This gives me the 2820lbs number. I simply chose the latter as it suits me (haha)
