Weight ratings on light duty trucks
Take a look at the weight rating sticker on your vehicle. Can anyone explain why light duty trucks (as opposed to medium duty Class 5,6,7 and heavy duty trucks Class 8) have axle weight ratings (G...
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jimh425 wrote:
What makes you think the front is more than 3900 on that truck? Did you weight it? It might be less than 3900 now.
Also, keep in mind that the OEM ratings are not necessarily the same as safe ratings. That's been documented here lots of times. Do a search if you want to know more. You may have to search the archives.
Gasser F350 is probably that much on front axle, diesel more.
Agree with vehicle mfg ratings and class ratings vs "safe" loads.
Many things that go into the various ratings and some aren't comfortable busting out of any of the numbers. Others either don't care or may have a better understanding of the real world limitations of different configurations.
