2008 5500 front axle capacity

2008 5500 front axle capacity

06-06-2009, 02:44 PM

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frank1

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2008 5500 front axle capacity

I'am presently looking at a used 2008 5500 w/ an automatic transmission. The truck is located in Salem Ohio on a dealers lot, I'am very intrested in the truck. The truck has four wheel drive and comes with a 12' dumping grain body. I'am planning to use the truck for my landscaping business, for both hauling and plowing. The question I have is that the dealer faxed me the "build sheet" on the truck and one of the options the truck comes with is a 10,827 pound front axle code # DJPS, but according to the dealer the stamp on the drivers door shows a 7000 lb. front axle. I questioned the dealer about this discrepence and he tells me what the build sheet says is what actually the truck comes with. The truck was built in december of 2007 has a 120" cab to axle with a power take off. I'am located in New Jersey and it's about a five hour trip to Salem Ohio for me. I have only seen pictures of the truck on the dealers web site, any help anyone can offer regarding this front axle issue or any other issues I should be aware of regarding this modle year I'd appraciate any help --- Frank

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