Posted: Dec 05 2004 at 5:59pm | IP Logged

The owners manual lists the hauling capacity at 1000 lbs (ie putting stuff in the bed).  Any easy ways to up this number?  Is the limitation the softly sprung leaves out back?

Seems like a couple of air bags (firestone air springs) could easily be installed and greatly incrrease the hauling capacity.

Ideas?

Posted: Dec 06 2004 at 6:13pm | IP Logged

Actually, the payload capacity is 1640 pounds as listed in the standard equipment section of the 05 at www.kbb.com.

Dosen't that make it a 3/4 ton?????? Scroll down.

Air Conditioning
	Alarm System w/Engine Immobilizer
	Alternator, 110-Amp
	Axle Ratio, 2.94
	Battery, 650-cca
	Brakes, Power F&R Disc
	Braking System, F&R Anti-Lock
	Bumpers, Chrome F&R
	Clock, Digital
	Console, Floor
	Console, Overhead w/Storage
	Cup Holders, (8)
	Door Locks, Power
	Drivetrain, 2WD
	Engine: V8, 32V, 5.6 Liter
	Entry System, Keyless Remote Control
	Fuel Tank, 28.0 Gal Cap
	GVWR, 6422-lb
	Gauges, Oil Pressure & Voltmeter
	Glass, Rear Privacy
	Grille, Chrome
	Light, Exterior Cargo
	Lights, Reading
	Mirrors, Dual Heated Power & Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity
	Moldings, Body Side
	Payload, 1640-lb
	Power Outlets, (3)
	Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer
	Restraint System, Dual Front Air Bag
	Seat, Split Folding Rear
	Seats, Cloth Captain's Chairs
	Skid Plate, Fuel Tank
	Speed Control
	Stabilizer Bar, Front
	Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped
	Steering Wheel, Tilt
	Steering, Variable Assist Power
	Tachometer
	Tire Pressure Monitor
	Tire, Conventional Spare
	Tires, (4) P265/70R18 OWL
	Towing Cap, 9500-lb Max (When Properly Equipped)
	Towing Pre-Wiring
	Trans, 5-Spd Automatic w/Overdrive
	W/S Wipers, Variable Intermittent
	Wheels, 5-Spoke Aluminum Alloy
	Windows, Power

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong

Posted: Dec 08 2004 at 9:23am | IP Logged

Thanks for the clarification, but the question still stands.

I haven't loaded up the titan yet, so I couldn't comment from personal experience...but does the titan have much squat when loaded?

Maybe something aloong the line of the "super duty"...http://www.aztrucks.com/Category.asp?product=138