1 ton 4x4

[chevy68388]

ok i want to know how mucha 1 ton 4x4 weights compared to a 1/2ton 4x4 cause im going to make my truck a 1 ton and get farm tags and i dont know how much to put on the weight slip that i have to take up to the dmv

[Yukon Jack]

I believe what the DMV is gonna be more interested in is what your truck can handle safely load wise rather than how much it actually weighs. I could be wrong.

Just putting 1 ton axles under it doesn't mean it can handle the same weight as a 1 ton factory truck. A 1 ton from the factory is going to have a 1 ton frame which is structurally stronger and the dimensions are different from a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton frame. Additionally, the springs under a 1 ton are going to have better weight capacity than those under a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. If your truck is lifted using aftermarket lift springs, they won't have the capacity of a 1 ton and may even have less capacity than factory 1/2 ton springs.

Hope that helps with your question.

[chevy68388]

well i told them it started out as a 1/2 ton they said they dot care they just need the weight of the truck so they know how much to charge for the tags and i know its not really going to be a one ton but its the only way i can get out of e check and now one better not say run alcohal cause i ran a gallon of it and still didnt pass

[Yukon Jack]

If worst comes to worst, run down to an aluminum place that takes cans and stuff and I bet they will weight your truck for free.

If you know how much it weighed stock, I would add about 100 lbs for each 1 ton axle, and if your gonna be running 44's, about 120 or so additional weight for each tire - that should put you pretty close.

[chevy68388]

well i was going to run down to the feed mill we have in town and just put tractor weights in it till its was closei think its weights right now like 5000s so add 200 for axles and im going to end up running 38s so bouthmm 5600 sound bout right thats kinda weird cause my 1/2 ton ford weights 5400 pounds withe three people so prolly bout 4700lbs ok so does 5600 pounds soun good to u

[Yukon Jack]

My 69 weighed a little over 5600 with the 307.

[chevy68388]

well here i will tell u what it has u tell me what u think ok its a 84 short bed gmc 406 small with 4x4 14 bolt ff with a dana 44 front im trying my hardest to find a 60 its got a700r4 witha n208 its got ac tilt cruise bench seat hmm i think thats good enough so how much u think it woud weight

[Yukon Jack]

I bet your looking at about 5600 or so.

[chevy68388]

ok thanks