Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban 2007 Specifications download pdf (Page 408)

Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a

snow plow on your vehicle:

• Make sure the weight on the front and rear

axles does not exceed the axle rating for each.

• For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers

must be carried, appropriate counter ballast

must be installed rear of the rear axle. Counter

ballast must be properly secured so it will not

move during driving.

• Follow the snow plow manufacturer’s

recommendations regarding rear ballast. Rear

ballast may be required to ensure a proper front

and rear weight distribution ratio, even though

the actual weight at the front axle may be less

than the front axle rating.

• The snow plow manufacturer or installer can

assist you in determining the amount of rear

ballast required, to help make sure your

snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed

the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings,

and the front and rear weight distribution ratio.

• The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW

rating.

Q: What is front axle reserve capacity, and

how do I calculate it?

A: Front axle reserve capacity is the difference

between your front Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR) and the front axle weight of your

vehicle with full fuel and passengers. Basically,

it is the amount of weight you can add to

your front axle before reaching your

front GAWR.

The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle

can be found in the lower right corner of the

Certiﬁcation/Tire label, as shown.

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