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Looks like it is working out all right. Even in the 6.5 foot bed you would have had to drop the gate. With the 8 foot bed you would not have to drop the gate but you would only have two doors. I guess it all depends on how you use your truck the most. Haul people or material.
Did something longer than the tailgate a few times and got stupid once... Longest boards are 16'. Only had to go about 5 miles and it was all 30mph. Wouldn't have been able to drive over 50mph if I had to, steering would have been way too loose. No idea on weight.
Wouldnt try it with a half ton or even heavy half but this had the overload springs so it wasnt sagging sagging too bad.
Did something longer than the tailgate a few times and got stupid once... Longest boards are 16'. Only had to go about 5 miles and it was all 30mph. Wouldn't have been able to drive over 50mph if I had to, steering would have been way too loose. No idea on weight.
Wouldnt try it with a half ton or even heavy half but this had the overload springs so it wasnt sagging sagging too bad.
That load I definitely would have put on a trailer. I seriously overloaded my Avalanche a couple of times - once with a yard and a half of gravel, and once with cedar fenceposts with 3' of concrete on the bottom of each. Felt like the front wheels were barely touching the pavement! The biggest issue with this load is the high center of gravity, so I get a little side to side movement. It was very windy yesterday when I picked it up, and the drive home was in a crosswind. I aired the rear tires up to 50 psi so I suspect it will be better on the way to the farm today.
Bed length all depends on what you need it for. In the past 3 years, I've never thought that I needed that extra foot of a 6.5 bed for anything.
Originally Posted by Scott91370
Did something longer than the tailgate a few times and got stupid once... Longest boards are 16'. Only had to go about 5 miles and it was all 30mph. Wouldn't have been able to drive over 50mph if I had to, steering would have been way too loose. No idea on weight.
Wouldnt try it with a half ton or even heavy half but this had the overload springs so it wasnt sagging sagging too bad.
That's insane. Regardless of truck capacity, the entire load weight is centered and teetering on the tailgate! You do realize that most tailgates are only supposed to take 500 lbs right? Next time rent a trailer man lol
