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Belly35

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Dec 21, 2012 11:49 AM
Last winter I didn’t add any weight to the back of my crew cab truck. However the winter before that I put just in front of the rear wheels, in a large Rubbermaid container 400 lbs of salt for additional traction support. I'm thinking this winter of adding a total fo 500 lbs.

Any of you other truck owner add any weight in the back for traction? How much?
Dec 21, 2012 11:49am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Dec 21, 2012 11:53 AM
I don't have any weight in the back of my truck. I probably should but I've never had problems adjusting to slippery roads.
Dec 21, 2012 11:53am
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se-alum

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Dec 21, 2012 11:55 AM
I can drive, so no, I don't.
Dec 21, 2012 11:55am
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Commander of Awesome

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Dec 21, 2012 12:00 PM
I have a big tool box in the back of my pickup. I drive with it year round.
Dec 21, 2012 12:00pm
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Belly35

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Dec 21, 2012 12:03 PM
se-alum;1348620 wrote:I can drive, so no, I don't.
How does knowing how to drive and traction relate?
Dec 21, 2012 12:03pm
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GoChiefs

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Dec 21, 2012 12:08 PM
I always added 500lbs of sand bags above the axles.
Dec 21, 2012 12:08pm
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Pick6

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Dec 21, 2012 12:08 PM
I dont think it is really necessary if you have a 4 wheel drive truck. However with a 2wd, it is probably needed considered it is RWD and no weight in the back.
Dec 21, 2012 12:08pm
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mcburg93

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Dec 21, 2012 12:20 PM
I have a box built for the back of my truck I put 400lbs of salt in. It works pretty good and then it slides right out for my softner in the spring time.
Dec 21, 2012 12:20pm
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Speedofsand

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Dec 21, 2012 1:13 PM
I'll be loading my kayak in the truck bed for a xmas day fishing trip. It weighs 58 lbs.
Dec 21, 2012 1:13pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Dec 21, 2012 1:16 PM
i put 500 lbs in the bed.
Dec 21, 2012 1:16pm
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Enforcer

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Dec 21, 2012 1:28 PM
I just keep my ATV in the back of my truck for winter. It works in adding weight plus if I get stuck I can get it out and ride away
Dec 21, 2012 1:28pm
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Curly J

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Dec 21, 2012 1:34 PM
I just have The Wife sit in the bed of my pickup. Nevermind I don't have a pickup.
Dec 21, 2012 1:34pm
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derek bomar

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Dec 21, 2012 1:51 PM
I don't drive mine when it snows. I take the JEEP instead.
Dec 21, 2012 1:51pm
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LJ

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Dec 21, 2012 1:55 PM
Auto locking rear end, good a/t tires and about 350 lbs of sand in the bed. Never had a problem
Dec 21, 2012 1:55pm
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Dec 21, 2012 2:15 PM
When I had my truck, I would always just shovel the driveway and throw the snow in the bed. It's free, added enough weight, and would just melt away so I never had to unload anything when the weather started getting warmer and the roads were fine.
Dec 21, 2012 2:15pm
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thavoice

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Jan 8, 2015 3:50 PM
This thread looks familiar....
Jan 8, 2015 3:50pm
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Belly35

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Jan 8, 2015 3:58 PM
thavoice;1694190 wrote:This thread looks familiar....
I'm glad you keep track of my post, shows you're listing to my wisdom or you're just creepy
Jan 8, 2015 3:58pm
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thavoice

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Jan 8, 2015 4:04 PM
Belly35;1694194 wrote:I'm glad you keep track of my post, shows you're listing to my wisdom or you're just creepy
Ha. No.
Was bored and clicked on page 104 or something and read the titles and this one was it!
Jan 8, 2015 4:04pm
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Wally

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Jan 8, 2015 4:05 PM
sherm03;1348738 wrote:When I had my truck, I would always just shovel the driveway and throw the snow in the bed. It's free, added enough weight, and would just melt away so I never had to unload anything when the weather started getting warmer and the roads were fine.
This.
Jan 8, 2015 4:05pm
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Automatik

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Jan 8, 2015 4:16 PM
Two threads about adding weight to trucks in the winter?


I used to have a long bed F150, crew cab. I would put around 300lbs in the back. It didn't matter, I still got stuck all the time. Also, my dad totaled that truck about 18 months ago. He was ok, the truck was not.

Hope this helps.
Jan 8, 2015 4:16pm
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Jan 9, 2015 8:43 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1348680 wrote:i put 500 lbs in the bed.
Damn...you like those fat chicks huh?
Jan 9, 2015 8:43am
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dwccrew

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Jan 11, 2015 12:21 AM
Old Rider;1694353 wrote:Damn...you like those fat chicks huh?
Or maybe he just has like 4 125 lbs chicks. Maybe he's a casanova.
Jan 11, 2015 12:21am
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Classyposter58

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Jan 11, 2015 11:23 AM
I add about 180 to the back of my truck, used to put more before I bought pretty aggressive all terrain tires
Jan 11, 2015 11:23am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jan 12, 2015 6:15 AM
Old Rider;1694353 wrote:Damn...you like those fat chicks huh?
Damn.. 1 time I fucked your sister and now I like fat chicks? 1 time?
Jan 12, 2015 6:15am
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Old Rider

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Jan 12, 2015 9:43 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1695204 wrote:Damn.. 1 time I fucked your sister and now I like fat chicks? 1 time?
All brothers....but one of them is about 300 lbs. Good try!
Jan 12, 2015 9:43am