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quote:Originally posted by navybanker
Someone please tell me why a 3/4 ton would bog down in mountains and a 1 ton would not pulling the same weight. I assume this is going up the mountain. I understand the weight ratings and such but this comment is confusing. Please enlighten me!
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They don't bog down performance wise, but do physically since the 1 ton has heavier springs. Also, 3/4 ton truck come with lighter wheel and tire ratings. In theory, you could change those items on a 3/4 and have the same rating as a 1 ton (single rear wheel, of course), but from a legal standpoint, the law goes by the rating on the door jamb. Having said all that, I have never seen, nor know of anyone who has been pulled over for weight issues. I know it happens, but apparently not very frequently.
