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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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I don't care for attempting to increase load capacity that way. The shock mounts are NOT designed to manage weight, they are just to control it. Seen too many shock mounts ripped right off the axle.
You make a point there, however on my 3/4 ton i dont think as much stress is being placed on the shocks. Either way most of these suggestions is only going to help with squat, none of it addresses what the axle and gears will handle let alone our poor poor transmissions.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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Load leveling equipment/parts should not be used to increase your gcvwr/payload instead it should be installed to help handle the load that the truck is designed for. I have dana 60's, 2500 parts left right and center that does not mean I can haul/tow/load with 2500 gvw ratings. Overloaded is overloaded not a good practice. My rule has always been a 1/2 ton can carry a 1/2 ton no more, I have lived by that rule for over 30 years, towing is a total different story.

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Yep. When the truck is empty, even a hard look at the brake pedal will toss you forward in the seat.
With everything welded and tq'd many times I went and did a panic stop just to see how it now handles, WOW what a big improvement over the 1/2 stuff. For once we feel much safer driving the truck.
 

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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Show and Tell. Who can beat it????

FYI, it has 285/75/16 Load E tires at 40 psi, 2" level, and Timbrens in the back.

3700 pounds in the bed. The two crates are full of steel parts. :

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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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You know you could only do that because of all that high performance rust you've got on that old truck.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dodge dude94
You know you could only do that because of all that high performance rust you've got on that old truck.
What do you think NEO RB weight reduction is? Northeast Ohio RUST BELT!!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Man you need to start your truck on chemotherapy
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by QuadCabLuv
Man you need to start your truck on chemotherapy
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by kejobe
What do you think NEO RB weight reduction is? Northeast Ohio RUST BELT!!
I wondered what it meant, but I was too afraid to ask. lmao
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Man you need to start your truck on chemotherapy



I think it might be too late for that.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dodge dude94
You know you could only do that because of all that high performance rust you've got on that old truck.


I was working with a 151 about 2 weeks ago and all the mechanics in the shop I was working in always would ask why i would put that small engine in a jeep. I always responded with "it is high performance."
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by kejobe
Show and Tell. Who can beat it????

FYI, it has 285/75/16 Load E tires at 40 psi, 2" level, and Timbrens in the back.

3700 pounds in the bed. The two crates are full of steel parts. :

 
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