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Old 06-18-2000, 06:00 PM
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I just ordered up some sod for my front yard at the Home Depot. I thought I would just go down to the depot and pick it up. Then I found out it will weigh about 2,300 pounds. Anyone ever put that much weight in their L or anything close. I know they are rated at 800 pound payload. I have put 1,100 pounds in and it did fine. Please let me know. Thanks.
 
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Old 06-18-2000, 06:05 PM
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1,100 lbs. maybe for a short trip; but, any more than that, you risk maybe not breaking your springs but pushing them to a point where they loose the spring action. Not worth it. Just make a few trips or rent a trailor and tow it. Ratings are for a reason.
 
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Old 06-18-2000, 06:06 PM
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You'll be riding on the jounce bumpers. Rough at best, and very hard on the truck.
 
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Old 06-18-2000, 11:30 PM
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BadBolt and 98_SVT_COBRA thanks for the quick response. I think I will make two trips, the Depot is not very far and I do not want to tweek the springs. Anyone else try putting a heavy load in their truck?
 
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Old 06-18-2000, 11:46 PM
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Can you rent a truck from home depot? L's are made to haul one thing...... A$$!!!
 



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