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rhagfo
May 18, 2014Explorer III
ah64id wrote:
I am adding some additional toys, and thus weight, to the bed of my truck for camping. I estimate my RAW will be somewhere around 7,000 on most trips, based on what my axle normally weighs (weight often) and the weight I am adding. Variables are extra water and firewood.
I found that with no air in the bags the upper overloads didn't contact until about 6,000lbs was on the rear axle. Pretty useless with 6,390lbs of OE tires. So I have been using airbags.
I plan on continuing to use airbags, but wondering if I will get additional axle wrap control on soft washboard roads with the upper stable loads?
So I would like to know what RAW gets them to touch, and how much squat is that?
I run a 1" front level, so I let the truck squat approx 1.5" and hold it there with the bags now.
Thank you.
I do not want to turn this thread into a discussion about RAWR, GVWR, etc... I know what my door says and I know what the part numbers tell me, I don't need to hear about it.
Well a little concerned if you plan on running 7,000# on tires rated for 6,390#!!
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