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**DANTIP** · 12-07-2011, 07:55 AM

In order to get the highest GVW rating on a 1/2 ton, you need heavy Front and Heavy Rear Springs along with an L-78-15 Tire.

In '72, all US made big-block 1/2 ton trucks, were required to have both heavy Front and Rear Springs with either an H-78-15 tire or an L-78-15 tire. These combinations always gave the highest GVW rating with the L-78-15 having the maximum Rear Axle Weight.

Dan

12-07-2011, 07:55 AM	#6
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,890	Re: Heavy 1/2 ton GVW option experts? In order to get the highest GVW rating on a 1/2 ton, you need heavy Front and Heavy Rear Springs along with an L-78-15 Tire. In '72, all US made big-block 1/2 ton trucks, were required to have both heavy Front and Rear Springs with either an H-78-15 tire or an L-78-15 tire. These combinations always gave the highest GVW rating with the L-78-15 having the maximum Rear Axle Weight. Dan