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Carried 1300+ lbs in the bed!

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Old 05-05-2009, 11:47 PM
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Default Carried 1300+ lbs in the bed!

I needed slatwall for my computer store so it was time to put the truck to use. I picked up 16 sheets at 80 lbs each, for a total weight of over 1300 lbs including the 4x8 crate. I drove over 120 miles with no problem. Acceleration and braking were fine, though obviously you could tell the extra weight was there.



The tires were at 40 psi and weren't bulging or anything. I think the Coopers are rated for a higher load than the stock tires anyway.

Oh, and damn that 6yr old truck looks good! (I say that every time I get in it)
 
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:55 PM
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Coopers are 10 ply, they have no prob hauling that kind of load!
looks good!
 
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:26 AM
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dang man... no visible sag at all. sweet! and yes, props on the clean truck for 6+ years
 
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Hey man, your truck does look good. Very clean!

Did I notice a slight crunch on the passenger side fender?
 
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That is one way to level that thing out...
 
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Bet it rode pretty well, too.
 
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nice one...
 
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level and then some. glad you put her to use.

i've had 1400 in it, hemi doesn't even know it's there.
 
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Originally Posted by 04-fourseven
Hey man, your truck does look good. Very clean!

Did I notice a slight crunch on the passenger side fender?

Yup, and on the pass front door bottom too. A dent and possibly rocker panel rust?????


Hey John, you brought it with your lookin good comment......lol
 
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level and then some. glad you put her to use.

i've had 1400 in it, hemi doesn't even know it's there.
Amen to that. Had a full dresser 2 nightstands a smaller dresser 2 headboards and 2 mirrors in the back last weekend and the truck road better then with the weight.
John M I bet your the only guy at work with a truck so you get all the fun errands
 


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