weight in bed for snow.
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weight in bed for snow.
i have a 2002 f350 4x cc longbed psd with a 8' plow. how much weight should i carry in the bed for driving? i was thinking of putting 2 parkingstop blocks in the bed. they weigh about 90# each. is that good?
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weight in bed for snow.
I have an 8' Western Ultra-Mount and I carry bags of salt around during snow plowing. After the snow I remove the plow and still keep 5-10 bags (50# each) if nothing else for a better ride!
I'd rather use bagged products (salt, sand, ?) - easier to handle than the concrete parking blocks AND they won't scratch up the bed(liner).
Just my .02. Hope this helps. :-X12
DaleL
'02 F250XL 4x4 5.4L Auto 4:10 Reg cab LB WORK TRUCK!
I'd rather use bagged products (salt, sand, ?) - easier to handle than the concrete parking blocks AND they won't scratch up the bed(liner).
Just my .02. Hope this helps. :-X12
DaleL
'02 F250XL 4x4 5.4L Auto 4:10 Reg cab LB WORK TRUCK!
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weight in bed for snow.
I think Western Snow Plow company recomends something like 425# of ballast after the rear axle. I also dont think it matters if its a 7.5, 8 or 8.5 foot plow. The only reason they suggest this, is to keep the slope of the truck more towards factory with the added weight hanging off the front of the truck. (With no weight in the back, the truck will have a rake to it and you could damage the driveline, mainly u-joints)
YETI, if you read this, how much do you use as ballast?
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights, headlights and backup lights, tinted windows, stull billet insert, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 700S amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat,Infinity Interiors and an Alpine amp, husky liners front and back,Banks transcommand, K&N FIPK, ATS Ported Turbo Housing, Diablo Sport 110HP chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge, Hypermax 3.5 inch downpipe and 5 inch exhaust.
2002 F-350 XL 4X4 PSD DRW, XL Decor Package, 9' Heil Dump Body, 8' Western (for now) Poly Plow, Western Pro-Flo 1, Strobes Front and Back, toolboxes and Wheel Simulators.
YETI, if you read this, how much do you use as ballast?
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights, headlights and backup lights, tinted windows, stull billet insert, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 700S amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat,Infinity Interiors and an Alpine amp, husky liners front and back,Banks transcommand, K&N FIPK, ATS Ported Turbo Housing, Diablo Sport 110HP chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge, Hypermax 3.5 inch downpipe and 5 inch exhaust.
2002 F-350 XL 4X4 PSD DRW, XL Decor Package, 9' Heil Dump Body, 8' Western (for now) Poly Plow, Western Pro-Flo 1, Strobes Front and Back, toolboxes and Wheel Simulators.
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weight in bed for snow.
I would seriously reconsider putting concrete anything in the bed for winter weight. If, by the chance, you ever are involved in an accident, that stuff could come through the cab and people have been known to be decapitated!
In previous years when i needed weight in the bed i used sand bags.
In previous years when i needed weight in the bed i used sand bags.
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weight in bed for snow.
I have a 99 PSD 8' Bed with a Fisher Minutemount 8' plow. Wen I bought the truck there was a sticker right on the visor that said I needed 800 lbs. of weight in the bed to compensate.
Yes, and do not put concrete in the back or anything that will slide. I work for a construction company and used a 1 1/4" thick piece of steel plate 3' x 5'. I thought I had it secure until I went up a hill and the restraints broke and it blew the bottom of the tailgate right off its hinges. It bent the tailgate right out. Now, I use 80 lb. sandbags. When you are done plowing for the season, just empty the sandbags. Plus, they are only $4.50 each.
Yes, and do not put concrete in the back or anything that will slide. I work for a construction company and used a 1 1/4" thick piece of steel plate 3' x 5'. I thought I had it secure until I went up a hill and the restraints broke and it blew the bottom of the tailgate right off its hinges. It bent the tailgate right out. Now, I use 80 lb. sandbags. When you are done plowing for the season, just empty the sandbags. Plus, they are only $4.50 each.
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