akwcanoe Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 This question deals with the models before the factory 1 ton C&C was used. The door sticker on my '83 for the GVWR is from Sunrader - replacing the original Toyota sticker - and presumably adjusted for any upgrades they made to the suspension. (My original documentation mentions 2000lb overloader springs on the rear. ) The sticker gives a max load for front axle as 1800lbs. This seems high for a stock 1/2 ton. Does anyone know if changes or upgrades were made to the front suspensions on Sunraders? And what they may have done. FWIW, my is carrying 1600lbs on the front axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 That's because it's not a 1/2 ton truck. Your Sunrader is built on a Camper and commercial chassis with GVWR of 4650. The standard 1/2 ton has a GVWR of only 4250. Also Toyota never refers to the later full floater cab and chassis as a 1 ton. All the cab and chassis even the earlier ones with no full float are referred to as "Heavy" . No, I am quite certain Sunrader made no front axle changes. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akwcanoe Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Thanks Linda. Appreciate the time and thoroughness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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