Hauling lumber with the 5.5' bed
07-27-2016, 12:39 AM
#21
Originally Posted by FFPM03
I recently hauled 34 2x4x10s in my truck for a home project in my screw short bed. No problems whatsoever, I just made multiple layers of them across the back(with the tailgate up) and then threw 2 ratchet straps over it and away I went. No movement at all and I didn't feel like they were overhanging a "dangerous" amount.
With the tailgate down a 5.5' bed is almost 8' long so no issue hauling just 10' lumber. Getting to the longer lengths can be interesting though, I always put the stiffest lumber on bottom and work up to the light 2x4's.
