3500 lbs??
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3500 lbs??
So I went to get some paving brick for a lanscaping project. I asked how much all this would weigh when I purchased it. Guy said about 2000 lbs. I said ok, I've done that before. Going a little farther but if I take it slow shouldn't be a problem.
Got it all loaded and took a look. Thought the tires were bulging pretty good. I normally run 40 psi, but was thinking I should have bumped it to 50.
Was told to go back in the office as they rung me up wrong. Was taking care of that and the guys says, "oh, by the way, I was wrong there's an extra 1500 lbs I forgot.
Got home just fine though. Tires were pretty hot. Glad I only had to go about 20 miles or so. Didn't affect the engine at all. I don't think it even realized it was hauling the weight. :)
Got it all loaded and took a look. Thought the tires were bulging pretty good. I normally run 40 psi, but was thinking I should have bumped it to 50.
Was told to go back in the office as they rung me up wrong. Was taking care of that and the guys says, "oh, by the way, I was wrong there's an extra 1500 lbs I forgot.
Got home just fine though. Tires were pretty hot. Glad I only had to go about 20 miles or so. Didn't affect the engine at all. I don't think it even realized it was hauling the weight. :)
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nah, they asked if I wanted them to take some off.
I know it's not great for it, but I bought it for what it was built to do (and then some ha) This is only the second time it's been loaded to the stops and now that I'm done I doubt it will ever be loaded that much again.
Another loaded pic..
I know it's not great for it, but I bought it for what it was built to do (and then some ha) This is only the second time it's been loaded to the stops and now that I'm done I doubt it will ever be loaded that much again.
Another loaded pic..
Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
hah yah that's a lotta squattin.
I would've held that company responsible if something bad happened.
I would've held that company responsible if something bad happened.
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Originally Posted by dj wayne
Wouldn't overloading the truck, void the warranty ??
So did the truck come back to normal after it was unloaded ??
So did the truck come back to normal after it was unloaded ??
got up to 50 mph and didn't seem to have any braking issues. It brakes pretty good loaded or unloaded....
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There are four areas that you'll "tax" by overloading. And two of the four you can pretty much control by not pushing it hard.
1) Engine load = coolant and oil temps
2) Tranny load = tranny oil temp
3) Spring rates exceeded = de-arched springs
4) Axle bearings = brinelling of the raceways.. or quickly overheating them.
Rich
1) Engine load = coolant and oil temps
2) Tranny load = tranny oil temp
3) Spring rates exceeded = de-arched springs
4) Axle bearings = brinelling of the raceways.. or quickly overheating them.
Rich
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