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Old 11-03-2015, 02:55 PM   #10
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Yes, the gear swap will change the tow rating according to the tow charts, but, what about the wheel bearings, can they take it? And the brakes?
In short, yes and yes.

The truck was available from the factory with either a 3.55 or a 3.73 axle. In both cases the brakes, springs, bearings, shocks and everything else were identical.

And since I am not changing trailers, the loaded weight remains 7800 pounds (at the scale) while 5th wheel tow capacity increases from 8600 to 9500.

Pin stays at 900 pounds.
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