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May 1, 2019 | 04:32 PM

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jcnorton

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how long is your driveshaft, mine is roughly 69.25 on same layout with 9.75, mine is a 5.0 4x4 so i'm not sure we have the same trans to make the comparison valid. you might do a search on an auto parts site to see if it calls for the same rear ujoint as that might need a different yoke on your shortened shaft. If your shaft needs to be shorter then that should be quite less than a new one?

May 1, 2019 | 05:49 PM

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steve(ill)

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if your only moving it 1-2 times a year, why bother with the axle... the axle is NOT your problem. Going over the limit 500# will not hurt the axle. If your trailer has its own brakes, I would not bother with a 9.75 axle.

May 3, 2019 | 01:32 PM

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To be continued

I'm going to see if I can adjust the trailer some to assist in the payload. I saw something called haulgauge for 100$ that plugs into obd port. I might be able to make the factory setup work. I honestly don't have accurate wieghts on the trailer, sticker is worn off. Manufacturer isn't around anymore. It went to a scale before for a tax collector. And even then I got the tax collector to accept the scale weight minus door sticker on the truck. Which had 1000lbs in Aftermarket stuff.

With real accurate axle load data, I might be able to adjust the load and get it all good or maybe get creative and remove the tailgate to make up for payload. I saw data online from a sister model having a 1200lb pin wieght. But It's had a number of changes over the years. If I can't get it to a manageable number. I'll revisit this swap