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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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How much does a factory standard cab highboy weigh approximately? Thanks
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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You'd have to roll it over the scales to get an exact weight, but generally speaking around 5,500 lbs (give or take).
 
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^^That's right. When I had my toolbox and headache rack on I would tip the scales at 6k or so. Without them it's just about 5,400, depending on how much I've had to eat that day
 
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last time i was haling scap metal she weighed in about 4,100 lbs.
 
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