I have some big pieces of hardwood that haven't been split for firewood yet over the rear axle on my 2wd. Will I do a number on the suspension leaving weight back there all winter? I'm not sure an exact weight but I'd estimate 300-400 lbs.

 

I put 240lbs in my bed and leave it there all winter. Doesn't hurt anything. I think 600lbs is a bit much for all winter.
I use 4-60# sand bag tubes.

 

That won't hurt the truck one bit. It's like having a really fat friend in the bed all winter long. The truck won't even notice it.

 

yea i was gonna say, i through sandbags over the rear axle in the winter

 

Keep in mind many carry more than that with a tool box and a few tools in it all year round. I know my folding hard cover, fifth wheel rails/hardware, and sheet of plywood to cover them probably comes out to 150-200#. Having a few more 100# back there will not be noticable. As for mpg etc, odds are our 2wd with extra weight are lighter than most 4x4 anyway.

 

Alright thanks guys I just wanted to make sure it would spring back up when I take the weight out.

 

Just make sure it is secure and not going anywhere.. I know when I used to have a few logs in my bed that when in a turn if they decided to roll or shift a bit it made for an interesting ride.

 

It'll just cost a bit of motion-lotion.

 

Forgot about that. Yeah, I got a tool box with about 1200lbs of tools in it that I keep in it year round. Only time I take it out is when I'm going to get a load of fill dirt or something like that for landscaping at home. (basically when I need to use the full size of the bed.)