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Overload ing
Load ing
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load you r vehicle prop erly, first figure out its empty
wheels, etc.) of you r vehicle will provid e satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-sid e. Store heavier item s
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front down low and be sure you distribu te their weight as
and rear GAWR.
evenly as possible. Stow all loose item s securely before
driving. If weighing the load ed vehicle show s that you
have exceed ed either GAWR, but the total load is within
the specified GVWR, you must red istribu te the weight.
Improp er weight distribu tion can have an adverse effect
on the way you r vehicle steers and hand les, and the way
The best way to figure out the total weight of you r
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully load ed and read y for
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensu re that
it is not over the GVWR.
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Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle the brakes operate.
separately. It is important that you distribu te the load
evenly over the front and rear axles.
Overload ing can cause potential safety hazard s and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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