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quote:Originally posted by bigred715
After reading posts for several years I realize a lot of us are over our truck weights and pushing our gross combined weight. Me included on my 3500 Chevy with a 9900# GVW. The newer trucks have much more carrying capacity. I have yet to hear anyone having an accident or breakdown because of running over capacity. Either our trucks are UNDERRATED (which I believe) or we are all very lucky. I think the factory underrates our trucks because they know we will overload them. Just my opinion!
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The newer GM line has a higher rating because they boxed in the frame and made it much stronger. They also redesigned the rear springs. I can't speak for Ford and Chrysler, but I'd bet they made similar changes. While I'm sure there is a safety margin built into these trucks, I wouldn't want end up on a witness stand in court trying to defend why I was over weight. In fact, that's why we bought a new truck this year, because the trailer we got put us over it's weight rating.