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<p>[QUOTE="ducnut, post: 12359400, member: 55577"]No. You can’t change the GVWR. Vehicle’s weight rating is established by the manufacturer, which is what that door jamb sticker is. However, you can do whatever you like, outside of that. Again, if you scaled and you’re over the weight rating, you’ll have to answer for that.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ducnut, post: 12359400, member: 55577"]No. You can’t change the GVWR. Vehicle’s weight rating is established by the manufacturer, which is what that door jamb sticker is. However, you can do whatever you like, outside of that. Again, if you scaled and you’re over the weight rating, you’ll have to answer for that. 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.[/QUOTE]
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