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That all makes sense, so basically maxing out on payload is still far below the max ability/capacity of the engine to do work. I know GVW or whatever it is shows what the max weight of the vehicle can be. Is there a spec that says what the combined max weight is for a vehicle that includes...

I'm sure this is very simple and obvious, but not quite understanding tow weight vs payload as it concerns engine stress. I understand that roughly 10% of trailer weight goes to tongue weight and counts against your payload capacity, but is pulling the same weight, say 1k#, whether on a trailer...

Thanks for all the info everyone, I'm far from a truck/car guy and I've learned a ton on this site so far. @Snakebitten appreciate the info, lots of good stuff to dig into should I feel the need to upgrade once I'm pushing weight closer to payload max. @EricR , I think you were getting me (OP)...

Thanks for all the info! So generally I gather that consensus seems that the 2.7 will pull the weight of a fully laden truck no problem, but if I’m close to max payload I’d benefit from upgraded suspension to handle the weight?

My original plan was something more similar to yours but with a 2.7. Really wish I had thought about the whole payload thing, but figured without towing or doing "truck things" it wouldn't make a difference. After I throw the shell on I'm looking at like 1000lbs which I think generally speaking...

Ok interesting. Glad to hear about the faith in the 2.7, figured cruising around at near payload would stress the engine a ton, was worried it would start to feel super underpowered, maybe it still will but get the job done. So weight on the hitch is "worse" than the weight distributed...

Awesome, great information to have. Thanks for the response!

Appreciate the thoughts! Just kinda assumed we'd be able to chuck whatever we'd want in there and be no issue, shows my ignorance. Also then safe to assume the 2.7 wouldn't be put under too much stress with that type of loading? Everything I've read people seem to love the engine if you aren't...

New to the forum and to truck stuff in general so please forgive me if these questions are far too basic. I've spent a good amount of time looking through the forums and couldn't quiet get the answer I was looking for. Almost all the payload threads seem to involve towing and tongue weights...