How can you reduce the gvwr on a truck?

Answer by  ttownbeast (341)

You cannot reduce the gross vehicle weight rating on a truck the factory design of the vehicle determines that initially and it is then imprinted on the decal that also contains the vehicle vin number and other important data, sorry.

Answer by  JohnHolmes (2660)

To reduce the weight you will need to remove items from the truck or take off additional metal. Usually one of the easiest ways is to get a fiberglass hood which will usually lower the GVWR by a few hundred pounds.

Answer by  AlexTheGreat (25)

There are many ways to reduce the weight, but the main way is to take out the back seats, air conditioning unit (condenser, tubing, etc. ), spare tire, and interior paneling. There are other ways such as replacing parts with carbon fiber, but removing all these items should net about a 100 lb decrease in weight.

Answer by  MechaNick (146)

You can start by removing unnessesary heavy parts like toppers,campers,ladder racks etc. If you are connected to a trailer you need to be with in range of wieght also.

Answer by  jothi (5)

The best way to reduce the weight of the truck first remove the seats from back side and air conditioning unit, condenser and tubes and can replace the other parts to reduce the GVWR.

Answer by  Gaur (7676)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum legal weight for a vehicle. it is most important for trucks carrying cargo. The gross vehicle weight includes the empty weight of the truck, driver and passengers. When a truck goes through the scales on the highway and the weight exceeds the GVWR.

Answer by  JD17 (424)

By doing any thing that will affect the frame or structure of the truck you will either heighten the gvwr or take it down.