When discussing tow vehicles...
I think we should ban the use of marketing terms... I.e.: 1/2 ton, heavy 1/2, 3/4 ton, 1 ton.... Including the numbers attached to them... I.e. 150/1500, 250/2500 etc... Additionally, omit any and ...
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bmanning wrote:rhagfo wrote:
The Main differance between a light duty pickup and a HD pickup is the design of the rear axle.
True HD pickups have a full floating rear axle, load supported by axle housing with two large bearings for each wheel. The axle only spins the wheel.
Light duty pickups use semi floating axles. This axle only has one bearing for each wheel that rides on the axle.
Nice post highlighting one of the biggest, and least discussed, advantages of 3/4 & 1-tons.
Good work Sir.
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