Bedlam wrote:
I'm sure you you can add cargo boxes aft of your axle to carry heavier items which will help your front axle weight. I know my next truck will have the heaviest available springs up front allowing me to carry more weight mid wheelbase and even go to a heavy front bumper/guard.
Is your front axle actually rated for 6830 lbs or is it rated for more and the suspension is your limit?
I am not 100% sure what the limiting factor is on the front axle, I am just going by the owner's manual and also vehicle sticker (which match). I do know that my front tires are rated for 3640lbs each, so combined front axle rating with respect to tires would be 7280 pounds.
When we build the rear pod and have it on the flatbed this will be a non-issue as the front axle load will likely drop to under 5000 pounds or at least under 5500. The concerns right now are just because we are using it this summer/fall to have some fun and I don't want to drive with a dangerous overloaded front axle.
