41',43' LXi Gross Axle Weight Ratings

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(06-04-2013 23:40)davidmbrady Wrote:  It sure would be great to figure out what Blue Bird did to increase the capacity by 900 lbs. Morey, what's the weight rating on your Alcoa wheels? Its either wheels, hub assemblies with bearings and spindles, or tie rod ends.

FYI There was no change for the ris13ef to the ris16ef for the 380. Same axle rated at ~14,000 to 16,000. Just a rating change after testing. The axle was then "Upgraded" to 17,000 . To do this, testing caused the failure of the tie rod. It was changed. The rest of the components remained but the testing requirements were reduced since it was a motorhome and its road life was not as high as the requirements for a transit bus.

SO-- there MAY be no difference in the axles on your rigs. (other then tires and wheels)