G3500 2008
The GVWR is 12,400 LB
The payload is 4,300 LB
Moving Truck Sizes and Features - Penske Truck Rental
Question 1)
Is there anyway to increase the payload to 6000lb? can I add airbags? upgrade suspension? do something
Question2)
Is there a difference between GM 2003 and 2009 truck? I heard the transmission is different. The 09 has 5 speed transmission where the older ones have 4 speed.
which one is better?
Can I increase payload of Penske 16ft truck?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by wl90.200, Mar 7, 2023.
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1.) You can always add airbags, with auto ride-height control. I have an Air Lift system on my Silverado. It’s awesome. However, you need to look at what the tires are rated for; not the load range, but, the actual pounds. They’re are going to be a weak link. Also, those vans eat rearends, in high mileage applications. I know an expeditor who has put 3 rearends under his, in ~300K miles. My buddy does all the maintenance on that vehicle and it is properly maintained. The engine and trans have had nothing but regular maintenance.
2.) Both years have the 4L80E transmission, which is the strongest transmission GM offered, short of an Allison behind a Duramax.
You’ll be subject to many states’ weigh stations. You need to be compliant to your door sticker, if you plan to cross them.Mattflat362 Thanks this. -
so the payload gets increased from 4300 to 6000lb? -
what is the max towing for cheavy 3500?
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Air bags will easily increase the carrying ability by that 1700lbs. But, you need to weigh the truck empty and see where you’re currently at. Then, you have to consider the tire load carrying capacity.Lite bug Thanks this. -
The entire vehicle is based upon ALL parameters of every component it is assembled with.
Those components have max tolerances, based upon the mfg's determining what gvw that vehicle will be.
You want to carry more load, get a bigger truck.Lite bug Thanks this. -
Vehicle should still have the same GVWR it left the factory with. -
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I’ve seen 3 gvwr
10, 12,300 and 14200
They all looked the same, same engine, transmission.
The only difference I see is the leaf springs. Is this right? Or I’m missing something? -
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