09-23-2008, 04:10 PM
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Don't argue with an insomniac.
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Re: Bigger gas tank.
It is clear to me that Toyota did this so that they could keep the GVWR below 7200 lbs. Otherwise they payload suffers because the payload is the GVWR less the weight of the fuel and driver only. They don't need to put in heavier springs (although you can, or better yet air bags) and they sell the truck with P tires (which you can also upgrade).
All research I have done supports this, and the trouble you'll get into is not if your actual truck weight exceeds the door sticker, only if it exceeds the load rating for your tires and your plates (registration). Also, as this is NOT registered as a commercial vehicle you're not going to attract the LEOs UNLESS you are driving like an idiot or have no tow mirrors or are over length (eg trailer with a boat behind over 65 feet). I guess I digressed from the original thread there a bit.
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