Bed weight to increase traction
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From: Victoria, BC, Canada
Bed weight to increase traction
Hi All,
This doesn't strictly apply to off-roading, but this is the closest forum topic I could find.
My new SuperCrew 4X4 is my first pickup (and I'm never going back!). I'm going on a road trip next week, and I'm likely to encounter all types of weather conditions (going to Banff, Alberta). I'm aware that placing some load in the bed will provide better traction, but can anybody tell me how much is adequate (eg. 100lbs over axle)?
(if it matters, I have the Class III towing package and 3.55 limited slip rear axle)
Thanks in advance
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This doesn't strictly apply to off-roading, but this is the closest forum topic I could find.
My new SuperCrew 4X4 is my first pickup (and I'm never going back!). I'm going on a road trip next week, and I'm likely to encounter all types of weather conditions (going to Banff, Alberta). I'm aware that placing some load in the bed will provide better traction, but can anybody tell me how much is adequate (eg. 100lbs over axle)?
(if it matters, I have the Class III towing package and 3.55 limited slip rear axle)
Thanks in advance
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Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Northern Kentucky
IMO 100lbs is not enough, try at least 400lbs. I had a 1000lbs in mine and it just barly made it sit level.
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97 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 4.6L auto, Std cab/Long bed, 3.55LS rear axle, PW,PL, and PM, captian chairs w/arm rests
Sylvania Cool Blue Bulbs, Ford logo hitch and license plate, tinted windows, blackouts front and rear(w/ford logos on front blackouts),ventvisors all around, painted logos on door sills and under hood, 55w backup lights, K&N Filter, custom 4x4 emblems,and much more to come
thomaswright5714@hotmail.com
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97 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 4.6L auto, Std cab/Long bed, 3.55LS rear axle, PW,PL, and PM, captian chairs w/arm rests
Sylvania Cool Blue Bulbs, Ford logo hitch and license plate, tinted windows, blackouts front and rear(w/ford logos on front blackouts),ventvisors all around, painted logos on door sills and under hood, 55w backup lights, K&N Filter, custom 4x4 emblems,and much more to come
thomaswright5714@hotmail.com
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Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Chicago Suburbs
Mine is only 2wd so it needs a lot of help in the snow. I have pobably 200# from the cap and put in another 300# of sand bags in the right rear corner. The sand bags really cut down the wheel hop. I think the new tires will help the most next winter.
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2000 XL 4.6 5spd 2WD reg-cab long-box 3.55 LS 265/75/16 Chestnut (not 2-tone) Raven-Cap (and a '66 GTO with a '73 455, both combined cost less than a Lightning
)
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2000 XL 4.6 5spd 2WD reg-cab long-box 3.55 LS 265/75/16 Chestnut (not 2-tone) Raven-Cap (and a '66 GTO with a '73 455, both combined cost less than a Lightning
)