Re-registering F-600 for higher GVWR

Re-registering F-600 for higher GVWR

02-09-2009, 06:15 AM

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Re-registering F-600 for higher GVWR

Looking for a little help from the TDR braintrust before I try to call the DMV. I have an old F-600 that is currently a candidate for a cummins re-power. The current GVW is 20,000 lbs, 15,000 on the rear and 5,000 on the front. Does anyone know if I can put a stronger front axle on and up the GVW of the entire vehicle? My desire would be to move up to just under 26,000 GVW.

My goal is to get a driving front axle of 9-11,000 lbs so the vehicle is 4wd, and would have much better modern front disc brakes. The truck currently has a 10 foot dump on it, and I want to stretch the frame to fit a longer hooklift on it. The biggest reason for stretching it would be to get a flatbed that can haul vehicles on it.

I have options to register the truck in either Minnesota or Wisconsin, if that makes a difference (read: makes it easier) one way or another. Thanks in advance for the help.

Matt

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