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overload springs and GVW

Sent to Car Experts May 20, 2005 12:52 p.m.

Does adding overload springs increase the GVWR of an F350 truck? We have a derrick truck that weighs in at 12000# and the GVWR of the truck is 12500#. We need to carry some additional gear that would bring the weight to 14000#.

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Jon

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May 20, 2005 2:33 p.m. (1 hour and 41 minutes later)

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Yes it would, if it is a leaf spring, there is some additional leaf spring you can buy or just buy the leaf spring support. Doing so will give you a rough ride when the truck is empty.

DCM -- Auto Mechanic -- 95% Positive Feedback on 458 Car Accepts
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Sent May 20, 2005 3:11 p.m. (38 minutes and 9 seconds later)

Sorry, but I don't feel confident with this answer.

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May 20, 2005 3:33 p.m. (21 minutes and 14 seconds later)

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There are a number of ways to increase load capacity. The most functional way is to add leafs to your springs. air shocks is another way although when you get up unto the capacities your in, that's not a good option. There are speciality spring shops around that will rebuild your springs, adding a leaf. as far as the actual increase in capacity, they would have to tell you that because they are the only ones to know what was being added and what the benefit would be.

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