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Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
Do what you like Rocketsled, I personally don't really care but to keep defending an indefensible OPINION is a waste of breath as you will do what you wish and those that don't agree will do as they wish.
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What I've done, is measure and adjust so I'm not overweight. But folks gloss over a now overlong thread and assume I haven't taken the advice to heart.
My last Cat Scale verified weight has the Front and Rear Axle weight at 10020.
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Originally Posted by markcee
Arbitrary means random or on a whim. I don't agree that the manufacturers just choose a GVWR number out of a hat and run with it. And even if they did, IT'S REQUIRED not suggested that it be followed. I've been on the short end of this conversation before and to me it appears that this one is simply an attempt to justify a particular truck is plenty for the job even though the numbers don't back it up.
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As I've said, All three manufacturers use 10,000 regardless of equipment. It doesn't mean exceeding it doesn't violate the law.