diesel "upgrades"

[crbr]

I have a 07 2500 Classic. 9200#


I'd pass on the tweaked up diesel. My concerns would be the Allison. It does not like over burden from tunes. Read the ECM for limp mode incidents.

 

[timswi]

In PA they go by the certificate of origin. Other than trucks, the gvw is not on the certificate. That is how IN PA you have no gvw on your registration for cars and suv's, and they in this state are a flat $36. Anything with an open bed DOES have a gvw on the certificate of origin. So even something like a Chev Avalanche is registered as a truck, thus is licensed by gvw. The higher the gvw the higher the registration.

Yes this is true in PA...A Subaru Brat was a pickup, and you paid the P/U rate for it.

I used to be able to up the GVW or decrease it at purchase because the GM GVW fell right on the PA limits. ie. 1/2 ton trucks were charged a 3/4 ton plate. My last 3 GM pickups I could down grade to half ton. When i bought the last one, it wasn't allowed...It is about money. If GM says it's a half ton, it's a haf ton in my book...My 04 GMC 1500 xcab 4x4 is registered as a 3/4 ton...Makes no sense, but nothing in this state makes sense.

 

[Ford tractor]

I may get it but I am as illegal as you are. What is legal is what is on the door sticker.

Chris

That is not an accurate statement.

Not to get into an argument spouting "did too" "did not", but you should do some investigation on your own and back up your statement with facts and statutes. One suggestion is to search forums for "hot shot" trucker information. There is several places that have step by step instructions on how to increase your legal weight capacity beyond the sticker.

The summary to accomplish the feat is; filling out the form, being sure that the tires, wheels and axles weight rating matches the max you want to reach and paying more $$. CDL, USDOT rules apply. Yes, it is that simple and yes, it is legal in every state I am familiar with. But, don't take my word on it -- do your own research. One of us is wrong -- I've done my research but who knows maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Diamondpilot]

That is not an accurate statement.

Not to get into an argument spouting "did too" "did not", but you should do some investigation on your own and back up your statement with facts and statutes. One suggestion is to search forums for "hot shot" trucker information. There is several places that have step by step instructions on how to increase your legal weight capacity beyond the sticker.

The summary to accomplish the feat is; filling out the form, being sure that the tires, wheels and axles weight rating matches the max you want to reach and paying more $$. CDL, USDOT rules apply. Yes, it is that simple and yes, it is legal in every state I am familiar with. But, don't take my word on it -- do your own research. One of us is wrong -- I've done my research but who knows maybe I'm wrong.

No, I totally agree with you. Every time I buy a truck and go to have it plated they always ask me what I want it plated for? They could care less what is on the Cert of Origin or on the door sticker.

For the average Joe what is on the stick though is the gospel unless you up rate or de rate your truck. I get a kick out of a guy driving a dually F-350 Powerstroke with 7K plates. He is illegal hauling noting because that truck empty is about 7,600# and more than likely he is at 8K with just him in it.

There was also a loop hole in Indiana for many many years where you could license SUV's and Trucks as Passenger Cars. The plates were usually a little cheaper but by going with Passenger Car plates you did not have weight requirements except for the GVWR set by the manufacture.

Folks also were allowed to put truck plates on SUV's and Vans. The main reason or advantage for doing this was there were no seat belt laws in Indiana for trucks but there were in cars. This has all been changed now with the passing of a new law requiring seat belts in all vehicles.

Neither one of us is wrong. For the Average Joe what is on the door sticker as the GVWR is good enough. That is all I have ever used. But like you said if one wants too you can up grade or even down grade the load. Its even easier in Indiana than it is in your state. You just tell them you want a 7K, 9K, 12K plate ect. No real paperwork involved.

Chris

 

[Storm56]

I may get it but I am as illegal as you are. What is legal is what is on the door sticker.

Chris

Chris I agree that I am illegal on weight, never once debated that.

 

[RobertN]

Reading thru this thread, what does the OP want? A hot rod, or just a basic truck? I would love to have those mod's on my truck. Although generally I would take it easy, I know there would be a few burnout's and blowing Mustangs and Camaro's away. Not daily, but would happen...

that said, what does the truck really look like? Well taken care of?

My concern would be that although it may be in beuatiful shape, it may have been rode hard. A acuiantance has a somewhat hot-rodded Harley. That bike is spotless; he takes immaculate care of it. But... He rides hard. It has had broken belts, been redlined innumerous times, blown pistons ect ect ect. He takes care of it right away, and does a good job when he fixes or rebuilds. If you saw it in the parking lot right now at work(it's there), you would be amazed how spotless and well taken care of that bike is.

I wouldn't buy it though; I know about a lot of the broken, red-lined, clutch dumping burout, racing ricer bikers/ninja sport bikes ect.

 

[Highbeam]

Good point RObertN, buying used trucks is always a gamble. You can have a grandpa who's son put that Banks stuff on for a birthday present and the grandpa always drove slow and had every maintenance done at the dealer, etc.

Or you can have the stock truck that was used as a fleet vehicle or rental and was beat on every day by careless drivers.

The Banks equipment or lack of it, is no guarantee about the condition of the truck. The only guarantee is that you will get the benefit of the Banks equipment.

 

[Ryan03]

Good point RObertN, buying used trucks is always a gamble. You can have a grandpa who's son put that Banks stuff on for a birthday present and the grandpa always drove slow and had every maintenance done at the dealer, etc.

Or you can have the stock truck that was used as a fleet vehicle or rental and was beat on every day by careless drivers.

The Banks equipment or lack of it, is no guarantee about the condition of the truck. The only guarantee is that you will get the benefit of the Banks equipment.

My chipped DMax has irregular carpet wear directly underneath the accelerator pedal.

 

[Diamondpilot]

My chipped DMax has irregular carpet wear directly underneath the accelerator pedal.

Ryan, I bet if you check closely you will find dents in the floor boards also like on both my Fords. :laughing::laughing::laughing: They are just too much fun with all the goodies in them.:thumbsup:

Chris

 

[Ryan03]

Ryan, I bet if you check closely you will find dents in the floor boards also like on both my Fords. :laughing::laughing::laughing: They are just too much fun with all the goodies in them.:thumbsup:

Chris

I've got them too. Does the Dent Wizard fix floor boards ? :laughing: