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hemi43 · 02-14-2019, 08:50 PM

What you need to be careful of is going over weight legally. Technically, I'm over weight with just me driving my Blazer. I'm surprised no one has brought up this subject before. My 1970 Blazer has a GVWR of 5000 Lbs (metal tag in driver's door opening). Odd part is that my Blazer weighs 4850 Lbs and that's with a Softopper. So legally, I can't weigh more than 150 Lbs or else I'll be over. The GVWR was raised in 71 and 72, but still only to 5500 Lbs. Makes absolutely no sense IMO.

02-14-2019, 08:50 PM	#2
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,499	Re: Camper shell adaptation What you need to be careful of is going over weight legally. Technically, I'm over weight with just me driving my Blazer. I'm surprised no one has brought up this subject before. My 1970 Blazer has a GVWR of 5000 Lbs (metal tag in driver's door opening). Odd part is that my Blazer weighs 4850 Lbs and that's with a Softopper. So legally, I can't weigh more than 150 Lbs or else I'll be over. The GVWR was raised in 71 and 72, but still only to 5500 Lbs. Makes absolutely no sense IMO.