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Longhorn Man · 10-17-2006, 07:31 PM

While i am sure there are weight limits on wht wheels... I am not aware of them, nor how to find them.
12k load on the tires.. but eh springs aren't rated for that, and in all reality, nor the frame 'technicly' anyways.
In comparison to modern brakes, the drums we have are so poor it is unreal. However, with that being said, if you have a tralor brake, and you aren't stupid on how you drive, you are safe where you are at, and again, you could do more with it, just not legally.
The listing I have from GM does not show the 396 with any other gearing in a 3/4 ton, and it does not show one ton trucks. It actually shows a 350 with 4.10 and 4.56 gearing as able to tow more... so, in theory, yes, installing a 4.10 gearset would increase your CGVW.

10-17-2006, 07:31 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What determines GVW? While i am sure there are weight limits on wht wheels... I am not aware of them, nor how to find them. 12k load on the tires.. but eh springs aren't rated for that, and in all reality, nor the frame 'technicly' anyways. In comparison to modern brakes, the drums we have are so poor it is unreal. However, with that being said, if you have a tralor brake, and you aren't stupid on how you drive, you are safe where you are at, and again, you could do more with it, just not legally. The listing I have from GM does not show the 396 with any other gearing in a 3/4 ton, and it does not show one ton trucks. It actually shows a 350 with 4.10 and 4.56 gearing as able to tow more... so, in theory, yes, installing a 4.10 gearset would increase your CGVW.