Help locating GVWR, etc for 79 K20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Captkaos** · 02-07-2007, 11:29 PM

Well, because GAWR is the maximum amount that the particular Axle can carry and is measured at the tires, and it includes the weight of the vehicle that is over the tires.

If you put 2200 lbs over the rear axle and your trucks curb weight is 4000, the total GVW is 6200, which is 600lbs less than maximum.

If you had a over the cab camper and it had 1000lbs over the front axle and 2000lbs over the rear axle and the truck weighs 4000, you GVW is 7000, which is 200lbs OVER GVWR.

If you are adding the springs and axles to you 1/2T 76, none of this is valid since the rating was based on a LWB 3/4T truck.

02-07-2007, 11:29 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,938	Re: Help locating GVWR, etc for 79 K20 Well, because GAWR is the maximum amount that the particular Axle can carry and is measured at the tires, and it includes the weight of the vehicle that is over the tires. If you put 2200 lbs over the rear axle and your trucks curb weight is 4000, the total GVW is 6200, which is 600lbs less than maximum. If you had a over the cab camper and it had 1000lbs over the front axle and 2000lbs over the rear axle and the truck weighs 4000, you GVW is 7000, which is 200lbs OVER GVWR. If you are adding the springs and axles to you 1/2T 76, none of this is valid since the rating was based on a LWB 3/4T truck. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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