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Originally Posted by Frenchy
I would like to point out that there is a difference between axle capacity and the tire capacity on that axle. If you have upgraded from 14" to 15" tires, your tire capacity will increase but your axle capacity does not. On my 98 3023, the axle capacity is 3500# so even if you have tires that can handle 4000#, you should not put more than 3500# on the axle or you will damage the axle.
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Stating, "you should not put more than 3500# on the axle or you
will damage the axle"....may be a bit strong. We really haven't seen any evidence of that.
I'm not encouraging exceeding
ANY weight limits and doing so may carry some risk. We have seen plenty of evidence that tire weight ratings should be strictly adhered to and if you exceed those limits, your chances of tire
and trailer damage are increased. We just haven't seen any of that (that I am aware of) with axle damage.