I have a 2006 F-250 Crew Cab, short bed. Is it possible to haul a 3000lb load in the bed of my truck?

Thanks

 

No problem.I often put 6000+ lbs in mine.

 

i did more than hat with an 88 7.3.don't be scared.

 

Well its just confusing. The tag in the door pillar says do not exeed 2,270 lbs, and the rear axle max weight is 6,100 lbs. But I have read posts of people hauling a lot more. My truck has the 10,000 lb GVWR Package, so i'm thinking it'll be fine.

Also I have Load E tires.

 

Just be careful if your weight is substantially more then the truck is registered at. Years ago the overweight fines were $1 a pound in Pa.

 

i haul 450 gallons of water in my 350 every couple weeks. 3600 lbs.

 

How you load it can matter. 3000 pounds of gravel loaded as far forward as possible isn't going to be a problem. Even a 3000 pound pallet of something, forward, is going to be OK.

I have to mention though, I've seen guys with 3000 pound 8-10 foot slide in campers in a short box, with the front wheels barely touching the ground. That is bad.

As long as you use some common sense and be careful, you should be fine.

 

Well mission accomplished. Hauled my 3000 lb load 204 miles, to its destination. The a** end was really sagging though. I put the weight as far forward as I could. There was about 1/2" between the axle and the bump stops. I think I will upgrade the suspension before I do something like this again.

What are some good suspension upgrades that you can do?

 

Riderite helpers kick azz.Firestone Industrial Products Co. ~RIDE-RITE™ Air Helper Spring

 

A world of difference from stock. I did have to modify the spacers on the mounts to give the bags more space because the plates were too close together and the bags would max out too easy.

I am 100% happy that I have them on my truck!!!!!

 

3,000 pounds should be no issue. I have put much more weight in the bed without issue.

 

we had 2 trucks with plows and 2 yd sanders.a 2003 dodge 3500 dually,single cab& a 97 ford f-250 single rear single cab with the ride rites. the old ford was much better than the dually.i was very impressed with the ride-rites