[quote name='ffemtwakeman' date='04 December 2010 - 06:00 PM' timestamp='1291509624' post='413761']
I'm going to make a SWAG at this. I'm guessing that the weight of the vehicle just SLIGHTLY exceeded (or has the potential of exceeding) the GVW of the single rear axle, so instead of spending the $ for a tandem rear axle they installed a smaller tag axle and saved some money.
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The small tag axle takes up quite a bit less space than a fullsize axle, too...
I'm going to make a SWAG at this. I'm guessing that the weight of the vehicle just SLIGHTLY exceeded (or has the potential of exceeding) the GVW of the single rear axle, so instead of spending the $ for a tandem rear axle they installed a smaller tag axle and saved some money.
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The small tag axle takes up quite a bit less space than a fullsize axle, too...
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Nikon D5600 (retired: Nikon D90) / Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 / Nikkor 35mm f/1.8