BlazNT
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With some added 1x12 boards put in place so nothing will get to the places you talk about it could be an easy workaround.
Dump insert + extra leaf springs!?
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With some added 1x12 boards put in place so nothing will get to the places you talk about it could be an easy workaround.
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That load handler is a nice idea! And the price is better also. I'll do more research on it!
I don't know what an overweight ticket is here. I've never had one nor heard about one. We don't have DOT here, but we do have the feds driving in pickup trucks and stopping trucks, trucks and trailers, etc for a nice inspection. A nightmare.
I don't know what an overweight ticket is here. I've never had one nor heard about one. We don't have DOT here, but we do have the feds driving in pickup trucks and stopping trucks, trucks and trailers, etc for a nice inspection. A nightmare.
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The rear wheel bearings in 1/2 ton pickups can only carry so much. I've destroyed some of these by thinking that 'if it fits in the bed, everything is fine.'
The load bearing capacity of front and rear axles and vehicle max GVW should be listed on the truck somewhere. Subtract the empty weight of the truck from listed max GVW and you will have the load you can legally carry on your truck.
If you limit yourself to this amount, you don't need to do anything to the truck.
If you decide to carry more than that, to do it right, you need to upgrade suspension, tires, brakes, plus engine and transmission cooling. In other words, you need a 3/4 or 1-ton truck.
The load bearing capacity of front and rear axles and vehicle max GVW should be listed on the truck somewhere. Subtract the empty weight of the truck from listed max GVW and you will have the load you can legally carry on your truck.
If you limit yourself to this amount, you don't need to do anything to the truck.
If you decide to carry more than that, to do it right, you need to upgrade suspension, tires, brakes, plus engine and transmission cooling. In other words, you need a 3/4 or 1-ton truck.
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When you use a trailer, the max Gross Combination Vehicle Weight (GCVW) determines how much you can carry. This number will be on the same data plate that had GVW and axle weights.
Subtract the empty weights of the truck and trailer from GCVW to determine how much weight you can legally carry when the truck is combined with a trailer.
You can carry much more weight; that's why there we see so many pickups pulling trailers these days.
Subtract the empty weights of the truck and trailer from GCVW to determine how much weight you can legally carry when the truck is combined with a trailer.
You can carry much more weight; that's why there we see so many pickups pulling trailers these days.
A dump trailer isn't going to help you with your grass clippings though. There is one other option - converting your existing truck bed into a dump bed. It could be an option for you but it's not without issues. You will need to modify the fuel fill in order to fill from the wheel well or raise the bed a bit to fuel up the truck. Also you will need to modify or replace the rear bumper and tow hitch. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_479690_479690 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8I4VpXju8U
Edit: Or there's this somewhat Redneck idea, lol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODaJOAg9M0
Edit: Or there's this somewhat Redneck idea, lol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODaJOAg9M0
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The truck has GCVW of 6100 lbs and can tow 7500 lbs. It has a max payload of 2053 lbs. After a crew and trailer adding the dump itself will start hurting the truck.
I've never seen those around here. In Canada we are more limited with certain products and get hurt with the exchange rate.
If I go the dump trailer route, I can load more and haul more when I do small landscaping jobs, leafs jobs, etc.
But, I am not sure if I go the galvanized route for 6300$ or just a metal one for 5000$. I don't want to regret my purchase, but I don't want to spend a lot since this dump will not always be used.
My dump trailer sits most of the time to the point that the tires dry-rotted and started leaking with plenty of tread left on them after 10 years of ownership. I probably don't use it more than a dozen times a year yet I still wouldn't want to be without it. Mine is a low profile model and the loading height (less than knee high) is sweet for a solo guy like me. What I can't lift onto it I can slide up my ramps easily.