Maximum weight in bed.
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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.
Also I have Load E tires.
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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.
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.
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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?
What are some good suspension upgrades that you can do?
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