GRAWR question(s)

[newbcakes]

3 hours ago, Jon A said:

There is zero difference in weight handling capability of your axle and the NHT's.  All the parts that matter for handling weight (axle tubes, axle shafts, axle bearings, etc) are the exact same part numbers.  The non-NHT 6.2 trucks get the same 9.76" axle as the NHT's, but have the same lower GAWR rating as you.

I appreciate this info, curious if you might have any insight as to whether the 5.3 has the 9.76" axle (or where I can find that information on my truck)?

 

Looks like I'll have the 9.5" axle (based on this article)...

Edited December 12, 2018 by newbcakes
updated info...

[Jon A]

Yes, you have the 9.5" axle.  However the only parts that differ from the 9.76" are the actual gears and the pinion bearings.  Those add durability for high torque loads--pulling large loads, but have no influence on how the axle supports weight vertically.

[newbcakes]

23 hours ago, Jon A said:

Yes, you have the 9.5" axle.  However the only parts that differ from the 9.76" are the actual gears and the pinion bearings.  Those add durability for high torque loads--pulling large loads, but have no influence on how the axle supports weight vertically.

Thanks for the info!