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Circle of life…er death. Yum.
My owners manual says only chains on the rear.Had to accessorize the shoes on the truck and trailer… 6-8% grades and slick snow covered roads don’t lend themselves to a lot of traction at 18K GCW
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GCVW is not a correct acronym.
The sticker in the door jam shows the GVWR, FAWR, and RAWR.
If you’re talking truck and trailer it’s GCW or GCWR. This rating isn’t printed on the truck anywhere.
Back in the 70s and 80s living in Montana we always chained up all four tires.I realized that afterward. Thanks.
I do have a question about chains on the front. Is that now ok to do? I honestly don’t know. The last time I put chains on the front of a 4WD I broke the axle, granted that was in mid 90s and it was a Ford. Haven’t done it since.
My owners manual says only chains on the rear.
Have you had any problems with yours with chains on the front?
I too spent a lot of time around Bozeman and Big Sky in 70’s and 80’s so I understand why all 4 tires chained. Necessary risk. BTDT. I guess I am proof why they said rear only, but it did take a beating before breaking. It was a tricky 30 mile ride home weaving back and forth to keep axle from sliding out.Back in the 70s and 80s living in Montana we always chained up all four tires.
My 90 Chevy k1500 4x4 was the first truck I had that said rear tires only and my 97 k3500 said rears only too.
I too spent a lot of time around Bozeman and Big Sky in 70’s and 80’s so I understand why all 4 tires chained. Necessary risk. BTDT. I guess I am proof why they said rear only, but it did take a beating before breaking. It was a tricky 30 mile ride home weaving back and forth to keep axle from sliding out.
Awesome rig. initial impressions on the riverstone? 41 rd or 39 rkfb are on our short list.After a ten month wait, this is what I’m finally towing. View attachment 47301View attachment 47300
We love it - Nothing major on the punchlist when we picked it up, and we really like the floor plan.Awesome rig. initial impressions on the riverstone? 41 rd or 39 rkfb are on our short list.
I'll post my buddies 2014 Laramie and his toy hauler. He sent me this from Glamis Dunes.
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For sure not legal you can see the trailer flex but when stuff needs to get done you gotta getter done lol
Prolly ain’t legal but when the ox in the ditch you gotta get him out.
And now you can add no fire risk that comes with the 68RFE!!Thats the beauty of the CTD/Aisin combination, much more ability than rated. Its why I choose the CTD/Aisin for hauling my toys, at well under its capability, which means longevity.