discussion about nothing…
The max weight is based on the weakest link, or said another way, the component on the truck that is not able to handle the weight which the other components can handle.
Strengthening the weak link will raise the gross higher, but strengthening an already strong link will not do anything for that weak link, thus not raise the gross.
Of course everyone already knows this, but just wants to find a technicality to argue.
Springs will help carry a heavy load, and everyone knows that. Springs will not help the tires except in the case where the old springs let the truck hit the bump stops often which would stress everything else in the link, including the tires, yet is a very minor point to point out.
Can you carry a heavier load with more ample springs? Yes.
Will more ample springs change GVWR? NO.
Will more ample springs help you carry a heavier load? Yes.
Will you see increased wear on other components? Yes.
Will the truck explode right out of the driveway? Likely NO.
Will the tires blow up if overloaded? Always Yes, soon.
Will the brakes break? No they will not break, but will take longer to brake.
edit** Does the truck dictate the GVWR or the lawyers?
