Bolt Axle Weight

On my 31lbs trail bike this is insignificant but if you re trimming down an xc race machine and looking to shave every gram the lightning bolt on axles are probably worth a look.

Bolt axle weight.

The gross axle weight rating definition doesn t really mention what the weight rating really takes into consideration. You can also tell the weight capacity of the axle by measuring the diameter of the axle. Patterns with more lugs are for heavier loads. The gross axle weight rating gawr is the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle typically gawr is followed by either the letters fr or rr which indicate front or rear axles respectively.

The 11 5 aam 14 bolt rear differential began to replace the 10 5 14 bolt in many chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks beginning in the 2001 model year. However the 10 5 14 bolt axle continues in production today on gmc savanna and chevrolet express vans. For instance 5 on 4 5 means 5 holes on a 4 5 bolt circle. Like most 10 bolts the axles are held in place by c clips on the inner end of the axles.

Here is a list that will show the axle weight capacity based on the axle diameter. You could have a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer with the 10 000 lb capacity and tandem axle 5 lug axles because the tongue weight can carry the rest. The gm version uses a paper gasket and the ram. Typical axle diameters based on axle capacity 1 000 lb 2 000 lb axles.

Inside the ring gear bolts are the same as the 8 5 corporate unit but the pinion shaft diameter measures 1 438 inches. The 11 5 14 bolt axle is also used in 3rd generation dodge ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. They are most common on 3 500 lb axles but can be used on the rare 4 000 lb axles as well. Axle weight the amount of weight allowed on any one axle or specific group of axles.

According to the new car buying guide the gawr includes the weight of the vehicle passengers cargo and even trailer tongue weight if applicable. The distance between the bottom center bolt in the cover and its adjacent bolts is 3 1 4 inches. Rear axle also weighs 51g which nearly halves the weight of my stock 95g qr rear axle. A legally dispersed 5 axle rig would have a max axle weight of 12000 lbs on steer 34000 lbs on the drive tandem axles 17000 lbs on the 4 th axle and 17000 lbs on the 5 th axle.

Bolt pattern for the wheels there are many bolt patterns available so be sure the pattern of the wheels match the pattern of the axle. We call these patterns by the number of holes and the bolt circle diameter. The values provided by this calculator are for estimation purposes only.