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Old 12-03-2013, 01:58 PM
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Well here in Minnesota we just had our first snowfall (that actually didn't melt right away.) So I picked up 5 40lb bags to throw in my bed for a little better traction. I was wondering how much weight everyone else is putting in their bed for the winter months?
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Well here in Minnesota we just had our first snowfall (that actually didn't melt right away.) So I picked up 5 40lb bags to throw in my bed for a little better traction. I was wondering how much weight everyone else is putting in their bed for the winter months?
No weight, I just drive slower.
There's nowhere that you need to be that's more important than a human life. I feel as if the weight gives one false confidence. I've already done a sidways 540 somersault in a weighted truck, and don't plan to do another.
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Bout 100 pounds of fishing gear. No sand bags for me.
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I just load up my 87 Honda 250x that way if I get stuck or something, I have an excape vehicle:P
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No weight at all, it's easier to do doughnuts that way....

Seriously though I just drive slow and ease into it, I rarely have problems on the road
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Originally Posted by jmdavis333
No weight, I just drive slower.
There's nowhere that you need to be that's more important than a human life. I feel as if the weight gives one false confidence. I've already done a sidways 540 somersault in a weighted truck, and don't plan to do another.
I don't use the weight so I can go faster when weather is less than favorable. I mainly just need it when I'm at a stoplight and need to get going without spinning my wheels.
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Originally Posted by BiggestFordFan23
I just load up my 87 Honda 250x that way if I get stuck or something, I have an excape vehicle:P
You sir, may be a genius hahaha
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Originally Posted by 97 f150
You sir, may be a genius hahaha
hahaha thanks only once in a great while!:P yeah and same with the weight i only put it in there so i don't look silly trying to take off.
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I have about 300 pounds in the back, going slow works but not all the time so why not throw some sandbags in the back to ensure that I don't have any problems
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Just put it 4wd. Sounds easier to me..

Keep your eyes peeled ehh.


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