Bolt Axle Weight

According to the new car buying guide the gawr includes the weight of the vehicle passengers cargo and even trailer tongue weight if applicable.

Bolt axle weight.

However the 10 5 14 bolt axle continues in production today on gmc savanna and chevrolet express vans. In total i saved 72g. The 11 5 14 bolt axle is also used in 3rd generation dodge ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. The distance between the bottom center bolt in the cover and its adjacent bolts is 3 1 4 inches.

They are most common on 3 500 lb axles but can be used on the rare 4 000 lb axles as well. The 11 5 aam 14 bolt rear differential began to replace the 10 5 14 bolt in many chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks beginning in the 2001 model year. Axle weight the amount of weight allowed on any one axle or specific group of axles. The gross axle weight rating definition doesn t really mention what the weight rating really takes into consideration.

You could have a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer with the 10 000 lb capacity and tandem axle 5 lug axles because the tongue weight can carry the rest. The values provided by this calculator are for estimation purposes only. Like most 10 bolts the axles are held in place by c clips on the inner end of the axles. Patterns with more lugs are for heavier loads.

Here is a list that will show the axle weight capacity based on the axle diameter. On my 31lbs trail bike this is insignificant but if you re trimming down an xc race machine and looking to shave every gram the lightning bolt on axles are probably worth a look. Bolt pattern for the wheels there are many bolt patterns available so be sure the pattern of the wheels match the pattern of the axle. Inside the ring gear bolts are the same as the 8 5 corporate unit but the pinion shaft diameter measures 1 438 inches.

The gm version uses a paper gasket and the ram. For instance 5 on 4 5 means 5 holes on a 4 5 bolt circle. The gross axle weight rating gawr is the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle typically gawr is followed by either the letters fr or rr which indicate front or rear axles respectively. 1 1 2 inch 1 3 4 inch diameter 3 500 lb axles.

Rear axle also weighs 51g which nearly halves the weight of my stock 95g qr rear axle. Actual weight values may vary from those provided here and though we try to make the values as accurate as possible portland bolt makes no claims about accuracy and accepts no liability resulting from the use of the values provided on this page. Typical axle diameters based on axle capacity 1 000 lb 2 000 lb axles.