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BenK
Apr 30, 2013Explorer
skipnchar wrote:
Dot safety plate is prescribed by federal law and standard engineering mathematics are used in computing capacities. There is a LOT more to it than axle size. In determining GVWR numbers they take into account brake system, cooling system and the entire drive line from tranny through axles. it is all a standard formula where the weakest link determines the rating.
X2...perfectly stated !!!
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