Ionicbrick
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Certainly changing out gears puts you at that higher tow rating. I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything. I'm just saying I'd watch myself over the numbers. Realistically these trucks can probably handle more weight easily anyway. But there are plenty of people who see dollar signs when their in an accident. If some guy will sue McDonalds over a friggin napkin... Then I wouldn't put it past anyone to gripe over weight.
That being said, it's just something to keep in mind when you're thinking about doing mods to your truck so it will handle more weight.
Also, as someone who's traveled across quite a few states, I have been flagged into weigh stations twice with my rig. I'm not sure if they were looking at my weight as to my specs, or if they were looking to see if there was something else. Frankly I didn't ask with frustration of the stop... I do know I'm under my weights quite a bit though, so both times there was no issue.
But maybe others have been fined or something?
I don't know. Just an issue I don't think anyone should dismiss without realizing that the possible 'risk'. That's all.
Hoping you all aren't reading this thinking I'm just an ****** trying to ruin the fun!
That being said, it's just something to keep in mind when you're thinking about doing mods to your truck so it will handle more weight.
Also, as someone who's traveled across quite a few states, I have been flagged into weigh stations twice with my rig. I'm not sure if they were looking at my weight as to my specs, or if they were looking to see if there was something else. Frankly I didn't ask with frustration of the stop... I do know I'm under my weights quite a bit though, so both times there was no issue.
But maybe others have been fined or something?
I don't know. Just an issue I don't think anyone should dismiss without realizing that the possible 'risk'. That's all.
Hoping you all aren't reading this thinking I'm just an ****** trying to ruin the fun!