Is 280lbs too much?
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And i would definantly say keep it over your rear axle.
If its behind it and your truck does kick loose the tail weight makes it almost impossible to straighten out, and the momentum will spin you around.
Over axle is best for driving, for spring wear, and for traction
If its behind it and your truck does kick loose the tail weight makes it almost impossible to straighten out, and the momentum will spin you around.
Over axle is best for driving, for spring wear, and for traction
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From: IOWA
I had 00 Ranger about 2 years ago and I put 4 70lbs bags in it and it had hard tougue cover on it. Plus had set of BFG's ALL-TERR. T/A KO and that combo did great in the winter. How I have F-450 SD CC long box with 12 bags of sand in it .
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From: Higginsville, MO
I ended up putting 420lbs in the back of my truck and didn't really notice much difference other than my exhaust hanger rubbed on my back passenger tire when I hit a big whoop and compressed the suspension quite a bit.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
I now live in SE Oklahoma where it actually snows and ices (a noticable change from Dallas, as close as they are), I figure the weight of the sub, box, amps, box containing everything mentioned, as well as a couple of trailer hitches, the hitch itself, and the fact that it's an Explorer will keep my butt end firmly on terra firma.
Definitely a change from the 302/manual/4.10/empty Ranger that would have trouble with traction on dry surfaces, and don't even get me started on rain...
Definitely a change from the 302/manual/4.10/empty Ranger that would have trouble with traction on dry surfaces, and don't even get me started on rain...
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From: Dexter, MI
Your truck is rated for a payload of at least 1,250 pounds - possibly more. As long as your load is less than that, you shouldn't have any problems. Also, check the sticker on the door on the driver's side for rear axle weight capacity. If you want to really get into this, go to a scale and get the weight actually on the rear axle. As long as the actual weight is less than the rated weight, you're good to go.
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