Single Cab Flareside weight
May 31, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Single Cab Flareside weight
I did a search for this, but I guess the search is broken right now...? It only times out. =/
Can anyone tell me how to find out how much my truck weighs??
May 31, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Have yu checked the tag on the drivers side door column? it's the number next to the letters GVWR
May 31, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Got any stuff to take to the dump you will be able to check there on the way out at least here you can
May 31, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Okay, thanks for the imput guys. Does 5,000 lbs sound correct??? That's what it says next to my GVWR. I've heard other men on this forum say their truck is around 3,500 or 4,000 lbs. Maybe flareside boxes are heavier...??
Thanks guys
May 31, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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From the Standard Catalog of Ford Light Duty Trucks
1994 F150 Flareside Pickup ~ Six Cylinder ~ Shipping Weight = 3,975 lbs.
GVWR is NOT the weight of the truck. It means that the Gross Vehicle Weight should not exceed 5000 lbs.
The R stands for Rating...The GVW is rated at 5000 lbs.
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May 31, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Edit: Please have patience for me, I'm dumber than a stick. Is that saying I can tow up to 5,000 lbs???? Or what?
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May 31, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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I have a 95 flareside that weighs 4600 and some change.....when it's not loaded down with truck parts lol.....I needa keep it clean lol.
May 31, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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oops - your right Bill a usual.
so in laymans terms, Gvwr is what maximum weight the manufacturer says the truck and the payload should be. so GVWR=5000, Shipping weight = 3950 then max payload(including Passengers) = 1050 = hence the term 1/2 ton.
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May 31, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
This means the truck is rated at 5000 lbs.
It means the Gross Vehicle Weight shoud not exceed 5000 lbs.
It doesn't mean you can carry 5000 lbs.
It means you shouldn't carry over 5000 lbs.
This includes the weight of the truck and driver.
So, if your truck weighs 4,000 lbs, and you weigh 200 lbs, you can only safely carry an additional 800 lbs., by Fords GVWR.
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May 31, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NumberDummy
From the Standard Catalog of Ford Light Duty Trucks
1994 F150 Flareside Pickup ~ Six Cylinder ~ Shipping Weight = 3,975 lbs.
GVWR is NOT the weight of the truck. It means that the Gross Vehicle Weight should not exceed 5000 lbs.
The R stands for Rating...The GVW is rated at 5000 lbs.
Where do I get one of them catalogs?
May 31, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Where do I get one of them catalogs?
STANDARD CATALOG OF LIGHT DUTY FORD TRUCKS 1905-2002 by JOHN GUNNELL
krause.com
ISBN: 0-87349-411-3
Like Ford trucks? You'll love this book. Everything from production figures, accessories, pictures of all the models, VIN decoding...you name it...this book has.
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