Got to have the info
Got to have the info
OK boys and girls, I know someone either has or knows where to get the pages out of the owners manual or sales information concerning curb weights and GVW and GCVW. I am on a job in Baxley GA and am tired of having to park in the middle of nowhere. Because it's an SUV I have to have a security pass to get onto the facility with it. If you have it PLEAS scan and attach it.
If I can't fix it, It ain't broke.
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tekatlarge
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I had a graphic or 2 but it didn't copy.. This info here should be all you need to find out anything you want about your truck!
Now let me make one more comment about "Owners Manuals". Owners manuals are not legal documentation for a legal GVWR! A vehicles GVWR is part of the VIN of the vehicle and can be decoded
If there ever was an accident like with you towing a trailer or something the police or officials will ignore your papers and use the GVWR from the vehicle Vin. Anyway that is just something to consider and my opinion only.
There is a couple of charts that illustrate this but unfortunately they won't allow copy paste. So use your imagination.. Ok on with the show.
A 17-digit combination of numbers and letters forms the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is stamped on a metal tab that is riveted to the instrument panel close to the windshield. The VIN plate is visible by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. The VIN number is also found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is described below.
By looking at the 17-digit VIN number, a variety of information about the vehicle can be determined.
The 1st digit identifies the country of origin: 1 = USA; 2 = Canada
The 2nd digit identifies the manufacturer: F = Ford
The 3rd digit identifies the type of vehicle
C = Basic (stripped) chassis
D = Incomplete vehicle
M = Multi-purpose vehicle
T = Truck (complete vehicle)
The 4th digit identifies the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) class and brake system. For incomplete vehicles, the 4th digit determines the brake system only. All brake systems are hydraulic.
A = up to 3,000 lbs.
B = 3,001-4,000 lbs.
C = 4,001-5,000 lbs.
D = 5,001-6,000 lbs.
E = 6,001-7,000 lbs.
F = 7,001-8,000 lbs.
G = 8,001-8,500 lbs.
H = 8,500-9,000 lbs.
J = 9,001-10,000 lbs.
The 5th digits identifies the model or line. R = Ranger U = Bronco II
The 6th and 7th digits identify chassis and body type
10 = 4x2 pickup regular cab
11 = 4x4 pickup regular cab
14 = 4x2 pickup super cab
15 = 4x4 pickup super cab
12 = 4x2 standard Bronco II
14 = 4x4 standard Bronco II
The 8th digit identifies the engine
C = 2.0L 4-cylinder
A = 2.3L 4-cylinder
S = 2.8L 4-cylinder
T = 2.9L 6-cylinder
X = 4.0L 6-cylinder
The 9th digit is a check digit
The 10th digit identifies the model year
D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
K = 1989
L = 1990
The 11th digit identifies the assembly plant
C = Ontario, Canada
H = Lorain, OH
K = Claycomo, MO
L = Wayne, MI
N = Norfolk, VA
P = St. Paul, MN
T = Edison, NJ
U = Louisville, KY
Z = Hazlewood, MO
Digits twelve through seventeen make up the sequential serial and warranty number. Digit twelve uses the letter A until the production or sequence of 99,999 units (digits thirteen through seventeen) is reached. Letter A then becomes B for the next production sequence of vehicles.
The vehicle build date is stamped on the front surface of the radiator support on the passenger side of the vehicle. Yellow ink is used for the date stamp. When the marking surface is painted the body color, the date stamp will be marked in red ink. Units from the Ontario truck plant (code C) will be marked with silver ink.
The vehicle data appears on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the second and third lines following the identification number. The code set (two numbers or a number and letter) above COLOR identify the exterior paint color, with two sets of codes designating two tone paint. The three digits under W.N. designate the wheelbase in inches. The letter and three digits under TYPE/G.V.W. designate the truck model within a series and the gross vehicle weight rating. The letters and/or numbers under BODY designate the interior trim, seat and body type. The transmission installed in the vehicle is identified under TRANS by an alphabetical code.
A letter and a number or two numbers under AXLE identify the rear axle ratio and, when required, a letter or number is also stamped after the rear axle code to identify the front axle. The letters and/or numerals under TAPE designate the external body side tape stripe code. The spring usage codes for the vehicle are identified under SPRING.
A two digit number is stamped above D.S.O. to identify the district which originally ordered the vehicle. If the vehicle is built to special order (Domestic Special Order, Foreign Special Order, Limited Production Option or other special order), the complete order number will also appear above D.S.O.
Now let me make one more comment about "Owners Manuals". Owners manuals are not legal documentation for a legal GVWR! A vehicles GVWR is part of the VIN of the vehicle and can be decoded
If there ever was an accident like with you towing a trailer or something the police or officials will ignore your papers and use the GVWR from the vehicle Vin. Anyway that is just something to consider and my opinion only.
There is a couple of charts that illustrate this but unfortunately they won't allow copy paste. So use your imagination.. Ok on with the show.
A 17-digit combination of numbers and letters forms the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is stamped on a metal tab that is riveted to the instrument panel close to the windshield. The VIN plate is visible by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. The VIN number is also found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is described below.
By looking at the 17-digit VIN number, a variety of information about the vehicle can be determined.
The 1st digit identifies the country of origin: 1 = USA; 2 = Canada
The 2nd digit identifies the manufacturer: F = Ford
The 3rd digit identifies the type of vehicle
C = Basic (stripped) chassis
D = Incomplete vehicle
M = Multi-purpose vehicle
T = Truck (complete vehicle)
The 4th digit identifies the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) class and brake system. For incomplete vehicles, the 4th digit determines the brake system only. All brake systems are hydraulic.
A = up to 3,000 lbs.
B = 3,001-4,000 lbs.
C = 4,001-5,000 lbs.
D = 5,001-6,000 lbs.
E = 6,001-7,000 lbs.
F = 7,001-8,000 lbs.
G = 8,001-8,500 lbs.
H = 8,500-9,000 lbs.
J = 9,001-10,000 lbs.
The 5th digits identifies the model or line. R = Ranger U = Bronco II
The 6th and 7th digits identify chassis and body type
10 = 4x2 pickup regular cab
11 = 4x4 pickup regular cab
14 = 4x2 pickup super cab
15 = 4x4 pickup super cab
12 = 4x2 standard Bronco II
14 = 4x4 standard Bronco II
The 8th digit identifies the engine
C = 2.0L 4-cylinder
A = 2.3L 4-cylinder
S = 2.8L 4-cylinder
T = 2.9L 6-cylinder
X = 4.0L 6-cylinder
The 9th digit is a check digit
The 10th digit identifies the model year
D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
K = 1989
L = 1990
The 11th digit identifies the assembly plant
C = Ontario, Canada
H = Lorain, OH
K = Claycomo, MO
L = Wayne, MI
N = Norfolk, VA
P = St. Paul, MN
T = Edison, NJ
U = Louisville, KY
Z = Hazlewood, MO
Digits twelve through seventeen make up the sequential serial and warranty number. Digit twelve uses the letter A until the production or sequence of 99,999 units (digits thirteen through seventeen) is reached. Letter A then becomes B for the next production sequence of vehicles.
The vehicle build date is stamped on the front surface of the radiator support on the passenger side of the vehicle. Yellow ink is used for the date stamp. When the marking surface is painted the body color, the date stamp will be marked in red ink. Units from the Ontario truck plant (code C) will be marked with silver ink.
The vehicle data appears on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the second and third lines following the identification number. The code set (two numbers or a number and letter) above COLOR identify the exterior paint color, with two sets of codes designating two tone paint. The three digits under W.N. designate the wheelbase in inches. The letter and three digits under TYPE/G.V.W. designate the truck model within a series and the gross vehicle weight rating. The letters and/or numbers under BODY designate the interior trim, seat and body type. The transmission installed in the vehicle is identified under TRANS by an alphabetical code.
A letter and a number or two numbers under AXLE identify the rear axle ratio and, when required, a letter or number is also stamped after the rear axle code to identify the front axle. The letters and/or numerals under TAPE designate the external body side tape stripe code. The spring usage codes for the vehicle are identified under SPRING.
A two digit number is stamped above D.S.O. to identify the district which originally ordered the vehicle. If the vehicle is built to special order (Domestic Special Order, Foreign Special Order, Limited Production Option or other special order), the complete order number will also appear above D.S.O.
The Tek @ Large
Coastal,Worshington
Livin life on the dole on the Coast
Coastal,Worshington
Livin life on the dole on the Coast
Unfortunately this is not what they want. The security manager requires the manufacturer's written documentation from the ownwers manual or manufactureers documentation on the Curb Weight so they can be weighed to determin if you are carring something in or out that you shouldn't. I had all this information already from the VIN (carry over from my prvious employment) and it did me no good.
If I can't fix it, It ain't broke.
It should be all on the door sticker.
Each vehicle is going to weight differntly baised on the options. An AC truck will be more than a non AC truck.
If they are checking your GVWR as you leave then they clearly have a scale
It sounds similar to the Pay dumps here. they pull your GVW when you weigh in then after you dump your load they weigh you again. This way they know how much you had loaded to the T.
I was scaled to have over 2500 Lbs in the back of my ranger once.
I've got all the books at home. I'll look it up for you tonight.
Just make sure you take a good healthy dump at work. Then this way you can leave with 2 Lb's of pencils in your pocket.
Each vehicle is going to weight differntly baised on the options. An AC truck will be more than a non AC truck.
If they are checking your GVWR as you leave then they clearly have a scale
It sounds similar to the Pay dumps here. they pull your GVW when you weigh in then after you dump your load they weigh you again. This way they know how much you had loaded to the T.
I was scaled to have over 2500 Lbs in the back of my ranger once.
I've got all the books at home. I'll look it up for you tonight.
Just make sure you take a good healthy dump at work. Then this way you can leave with 2 Lb's of pencils in your pocket.
CURB Weight is not on there, just the axle capacities, GVW and GCVW 
. They are just weird down here in Georgia but it's due to the guy that set up the program here was the same idiot that set up the NAVY Nuclear Power Program (Admiral Rickover). They have the same testing equipment that was bought when they built the plant that's why it takes an extra 1/2 hour to get out of the buildings due to Radon Gas. They haven't changed procedures since the plant was built 30 years ago other than the sniffers due to Homeland Security Requirements and the new badges they implemented 5 years ago.
. They are just weird down here in Georgia but it's due to the guy that set up the program here was the same idiot that set up the NAVY Nuclear Power Program (Admiral Rickover). They have the same testing equipment that was bought when they built the plant that's why it takes an extra 1/2 hour to get out of the buildings due to Radon Gas. They haven't changed procedures since the plant was built 30 years ago other than the sniffers due to Homeland Security Requirements and the new badges they implemented 5 years ago.If I can't fix it, It ain't broke.
Go to your nearest certified scale and pay a couple of dollars for a printed copy of what you weigh. They will except the document because most certified scales are registrered with the state as being a legal documents for semi truck drivers who travel on state highways. Most truckstops have them.
EBSteve just likes to watch me break things.:-)
420HP and 775Ft lbs Now it is time to break things.
420HP and 775Ft lbs Now it is time to break things.
It's become a dead subject. They refuse to accept the weight ticket from any scale as they say you can load it up like you want it and then scale so they don't know exactly how the manufacturer built it. The parnoia is that then you will come in with EXPLOSIVES and offload and set it up, or you will be loaded with ballast and replace it with radioactive material. They have cold war paranoia still that was multipied by 9-11. I'm just going to walk in as I can use the exercise anyway.
If I can't fix it, It ain't broke.