John,

I've heard that before, but never gave it much thought as the math doesn't work out...your 3800 (1-ton) has a front axle rating of 3500 pounds (1-3/4 ton) and my 1/2 ton has a 3000 pound axle. I' believe it's a carryover from the old days when the rating was what the truck could carry in the bed.

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD