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Cat320 · 01-20-2007, 09:35 AM

Chip...you are exactly right, very confusing. When I started my research (had my mind set on a 3/4 D/A), I read that quote and figured I could get a 5er with up to 3000 of pin weight. What they don't tell you is that the only GM that can carry 3000 of PW is the 6.0L gasser. Here's the problem...the gasser is limited to 16000 GCWR; the D/A, when you reduce that 3000 by the weight of the D/A combo can't carry nearly that much PW, but has a GCWR of 22000.

Bottom line, the gasser will carry the PW, but can't tow anything...the D/A can't carry the PW, but will tow a house. Go figure.

01-20-2007, 09:35 AM	#63
Cat320 Montana Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Posts: 1,700 M.O.C. #5751	Chip...you are exactly right, very confusing. When I started my research (had my mind set on a 3/4 D/A), I read that quote and figured I could get a 5er with up to 3000 of pin weight. What they don't tell you is that the only GM that can carry 3000 of PW is the 6.0L gasser. Here's the problem...the gasser is limited to 16000 GCWR; the D/A, when you reduce that 3000 by the weight of the D/A combo can't carry nearly that much PW, but has a GCWR of 22000. Bottom line, the gasser will carry the PW, but can't tow anything...the D/A can't carry the PW, but will tow a house. Go figure.