Winter's coming... Bed weight solution thread.
12-06-2014, 10:53 AM
#141
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I shovel snow into the back if I need it, but never really have had a problem
For anyone adding weight to the back......keep in mind what happens in an accident
That unsecured cinder block/etc becomes a missile that may kill you or someone else
There have been write-ups of people coming back from grocery stores & the cans fly thru the vehicle in an accident
"We survived the accident, then a can of corn killed my friend"
For anyone adding weight to the back......keep in mind what happens in an accident
That unsecured cinder block/etc becomes a missile that may kill you or someone else
There have been write-ups of people coming back from grocery stores & the cans fly thru the vehicle in an accident
"We survived the accident, then a can of corn killed my friend"
12-07-2014, 02:24 AM
#142
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I started this thread three years ago... Tried a few things. Sand bags were way to clumsy and took up too much bed space. Concrete blocks or other crap thrown in the bed is nuts if your driving mountain switchbacks.
Since then, I've been using horse stall mats for low profile, non-projectile weight combined with dedicated winter tires (Continental ExtremeWinterContact in LT285/70-17 on Raptor wheels).
Perfect setup for Colorado high country....
Since then, I've been using horse stall mats for low profile, non-projectile weight combined with dedicated winter tires (Continental ExtremeWinterContact in LT285/70-17 on Raptor wheels).
Perfect setup for Colorado high country....
Last edited by pfbz; 12-07-2014 at 02:28 AM.
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12-13-2014, 12:39 PM
#143
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I have been driving pick-ups since high school both 2 and 4 wheel drive. I have lived in Michigan, Washington state, Missouri and now Tennessee, I have always put a few hundred pounds of sand in the bed and not had any problems I did not create. I put bags of play sand inside of garbage bags and strapped them down. The last few years I have had a tough box strapped to the front of the bed and just throw them inside with my other winter gear. It is cheap and works. and if you do get into trouble you can throw the sand under your tires for traction.
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12-13-2014, 02:31 PM
#144
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Yes, good tip. Thank you for your service.
I have been driving pick-ups since high school both 2 and 4 wheel drive. I have lived in Michigan, Washington state, Missouri and now Tennessee, I have always put a few hundred pounds of sand in the bed and not had any problems I did not create. I put bags of play sand inside of garbage bags and strapped them down. The last few years I have had a tough box strapped to the front of the bed and just throw them inside with my other winter gear. It is cheap and works. and if you do get into trouble you can throw the sand under your tires for traction.
01-04-2015, 08:09 PM
#145
Senior Member
My old load was suffering from rotting bags and was froze up by now, so got a fresh load this weekend, 5 bags of rocks and sand and a few large rocks
01-05-2015, 12:38 AM
#146
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Buy a large plastic toolbox at Walmart. Put an eye bolt on each end. Put several sandbags inside. Tie nylon cord to eyes and locate it where you will.
Easy to remove, plus you have some sand available if you need some.
In the Spring put it in a kids sand box or put it in low places in your yard.
Repeat next winter...
Easy to remove, plus you have some sand available if you need some.
In the Spring put it in a kids sand box or put it in low places in your yard.
Repeat next winter...
12-13-2016, 12:36 PM
#147
I'm going to head to home depot tonight to get a few hundred pounds of rock salt. I can use it on my driveway and as the winter turns more into spring as does the weight of my truck to handle less snow.
12-13-2016, 01:02 PM
#149
I have used 8 of these right above the rear axle for several years. They weigh 60 pounds each and put a lot of weight where it needs to be.
https://quikrete.com/productlines/sandtubesand.asp
https://quikrete.com/productlines/sandtubesand.asp
12-13-2016, 01:03 PM
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4x2 F-150
All responses are good but I work for the state of Texas and am on call 24 hrs a day. I live in the Texas panhandle and on those rare occasions when we get snow and/or ice I have found the easiest way to add weight is to load bales of hay in the bed of my 4x2 f-150. It is inexpensive and I can use the hay when the snow passes, Driving a bit slower and taking my time helps also but the added traction has never let me down yet.