Sled deck on a 2500 max payload??

[avalanche]

it's shut down. the closest to you would be at the hwy 60 junction on the yellowhead, Acheson exit. there is a self weigh there on the north side of highway 16, or the southbound lanes on hwy 2 at Leduc.

yup just learned that its closed lol. hopefully I can find the one thats by radway on highway63, headed to red water for thanksgiving maybe ill drive a little past and check the weight. maybe ill go with airbags, and run the deck in winter ill only be 200lbs or 300lbs over weight as long as I have no trailer. then in summer I could use a cargo trailer or a toy hauler BBUUUUTTT we'll see what the scales says later today.

 

[avalanche]

I might just be ok, went to the scales, with me and the wife in the truck we were 7680lbs my gvwr is 9600lbs which leaves me with 1920 for deck , atvs, gear. if i can keep the gear to 200lbs we will be right at max :s put in some air bags, and im ok with being 50 to 100lbs over payload I cant see that being a problem, but i should be able to keep it under, but no trailer allowed, oh well. I'm going to start looking into the lightest possible seld deck and with any luck my atvs will be a little less in weight them im estimating. I was looking at the truck boss deck simply because it looks the best to have on the truck all the time, as i will nto be removing whatever I put on. However lick most people am unsure about all the weight being on the box sides with no support to the box floor :s.

 

[Junior Highmark]

did you think about finding a affordable 1 ton instead of worrying?

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[kbrunlees]

I'd be curious why your truck is so heavy my GMC 3/4 ton is 5400 with a a payload of 3500 lb with 2 quads a 200 lb aluminum deck and a 800 lb tongue weight I am still under full load. capacilty. Do they make a light 3/4 ton?

 

[avalanche]

I'd be curious why your truck is so heavy my GMC 3/4 ton is 5400 with a a payload of 3500 lb with 2 quads a 200 lb aluminum deck and a 800 lb tongue weight I am still under full load. capacilty. Do they make a light 3/4 ton?

Im not sure why the new ones are so expensive, im not sure about gm and chev but the new ford 3/4 tons also have roughly the same payload as my dodge. I've read the only difference between the 3/4 and 1ton basically is different leaf springs, so i figure putting air bags on my 3/4 ton will make it better then a 1ton with no air bags, and then it should should matter if im hovering right around max, i won't be towing a heavy trailer with the quads on the deck, and i could always try to do some weight reduction on the truck :s gotta be something I can take out.... like the DPF and Cat hahaha...... when warranty's done there gone.. if I can wait that long

 

[avalanche]

did you think about finding a affordable 1 ton instead of worrying?

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I didnt want a 1ton as my daily driver as thats what this truck is. I figure a 3/4 ton has got to be able to carry a deck, like come on some red necks in the country that I know of do it on 1500 when they put airbags in

 

[avalanche]

I'd be curious why your truck is so heavy my GMC 3/4 ton is 5400 with a a payload of 3500 lb with 2 quads a 200 lb aluminum deck and a 800 lb tongue weight I am still under full load. capacilty. Do they make a light 3/4 ton?

Is your a gaser maybe?? I wish mine was that light

 

[avalanche]

Thats something I dont understand at all, you can read everywhere that people say beefing up the suspension with something like airbags won't increase yoru max payload.... but the only difference in a 2011 ram 2500 and 3500 is really the suspension, same axles tires etc.... I'm not goiing to be carrying as much as a 3500 for sure but 200lbs or even 300lbs over max should be fine with airbags, I'm sure I would have a legal issue if I'm riding level and I cant see it damaging the tehicle which would be my main concern... anyone have any thoughts on that note??

 

[suzuki_ryder]

I was told airbags don't increase payload. They only compensate ride height with a large load. Throw another leaf spring in.


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[avalanche]

I was told airbags are better then adding a leaf ? sooo confused now.

 

[RMK Junky]

Like I said before. Airbags level and smoothen the ride of the vehicle. Bags do not let you increase your GVW.

 

[avalanche]

Like I said before. Airbags level and smoothen the ride of the vehicle. Bags do not let you increase your GVW.

yes technically nothing lets you change the GVW because the sticker wont change itself but when the only difference in the 2500 and 3500 is rear suspension, same diff, same tires same frame, and firestone airbags say they a max load capacity of 5000lbs, I dont think it will hurt anything to be up to a max of 300lbs over. don't get me wrong Im hoping to become NOT overweight at all. But as I'm calculating my weight Im rounding everything up to ensure I can only be lower in weight not higher. And as i do so I see I will be 300lbs over. Which fingers crossed a few things a counted will be slightly lower, but incase there not, 300lbs shouldnt be horrible since this isnt everyday driving, maybe 15times a year.

 

[RMK Junky]

2500 to 3500 in single wheel is not alot. The 3500 in a dually is where the big difference is for sure. 300lbs over is not alot, your right. Atleast your giving it an honest try. Keep the numbers you have written down in the truck. Everytime you go out scale the truck if possible. If your ever stopped you can produce documentation with the consistency of the weights. This just might save you from a ticket. The DOT can be forgiving....sometimes

 

[avalanche]

2500 to 3500 in single wheel is not alot. The 3500 in a dually is where the big difference is for sure. 300lbs over is not alot, your right. Atleast your giving it an honest try. Keep the numbers you have written down in the truck. Everytime you go out scale the truck if possible. If your ever stopped you can produce documentation with the consistency of the weights. This just might save you from a ticket. The DOT can be forgiving....sometimes

very true, thank you very much for your input. I plan on throwing one of the atvs on the truck and going to the scales, the heavier atv. to get an accurate weight on them, just cant do it yet the tire and rim is in the shop getting replaced hopefully I get it back this week and can give it a try. I really dont want to assume the weight of them. the manual says dry weight 600lbs, so i estimated 700lbs but who knows how right that is.

 

[imdoo'n]

I'd be curious why your truck is so heavy my GMC 3/4 ton is 5400 with a a payload of 3500 lb with 2 quads a 200 lb aluminum deck and a 800 lb tongue weight I am still under full load. capacilty. Do they make a light 3/4 ton?

were did you get those numbers?

 

[imdoo'n]

Is your a gaser maybe?? I wish mine was that light

i'm thinking he is full of bs.

 

[avalanche]

i'm thinking he is full of bs.

I second that....... maybe his has a higher payload? i believe my friends 2008duramax 3/4 ton has a payload near 3000lbs but the truck can't only weight in at 5400lbs with a diesel in it..... I dont think anyways.... OH OH MAYBE HE TOOK THE DOORS HOOD AND BOX OFF!!! LoL

 

[slednek]

Friends 2005 2500hd duramax crew short box weighed in at 7000lbs and a gvwr of 9200lbs so 2200lbs pay load. I would assume the gas version would be a few hundred lbs less but not close to 5400. Maybe a reg cab 2wd.

 

[kbrunlees]

Width: 79.7 in.
Height: 76.2 in.
Length: 222.1 in.
Ground clearance: 9.1 in.
Front track: 68.6 in.
Rear track: 66 in.
Wheel base: 133 in.

• Maximum towing capacity: 12000 lbs.
• Maximum payload: 4023 lbs.
• Gross weight: 9200 lbs.
• Curb weight: 5177 lbs.
• These are the specs for a 2005 GMC 2500 HD 6.0 litre Gas powered Longbox Extended cab.

 

[kbrunlees]

My bad hit the wrong one This is for the Longbox extended cab. The first one was for the regular cab. Sorry.Width: 79.7 in.
Height: 76.2 in.
Length: 246.6 in.
Ground clearance: 9.1 in.
Front track: 68.6 in.
Rear track: 66 in.
Wheel base: 157.5 in.

• Maximum towing capacity: 12000 lbs.
• Maximum payload: 3639 lbs.
• Gross weight: 9200 lbs.
• Curb weight: 5561 lbs.
• These are the specs