Pick-up truck

[xraycer]

I have a small pick up (97 Nissan Frontier 4X4). Pallet fits fine into the truck bed, but I'm concern about the 2K lb. I suppose the only way to find out is to load her up and see how the suspension sits.

Anyone with a small pick-up, pick up a full ton pallet at a time?

 

[mroletta]

I have a 09' 4x4 Tacoma and I only do 30-35 bags out a time.

 

[xraycer]

I have a 09' 4x4 Tacoma and I only do 30-35 bags out a time.

Good to know. Do you find that this is the maximum the suspension can handle?

BTW, I grew up in Danbury.

 

[hossthehermit]

I have a small pick up (97 Nissan Frontier 4X4). Pallet fits fine into the truck bed, but I'm concern about the 2K lb. I suppose the only way to find out is to load her up and see how the suspension sits.

Anyone with a small pick-up, pick up a full ton pallet at a time?

If you do it, I'd sure like to see the pics. Got an owner's manual for that?

 

[DexterDay]

Do a search for "How many carry a ton in your 1/2 ton truck".

I wouldnt recommend a full ton in your truck. As its prob around 1/4 ton. I put 1 ton in my 03 F-150 FX4 SuperCrew and it does pretty well. But most the time I try to use my trailer.

I guess thats kinda like the pot calling the kettle black. Just lnow that your handling and braking will be affected A LOT! IF.... A GIANT IF... You were to even try it. Try a half ton first. And even then, I would split the load. Some in the bed and some in the cab. I put 10-15 bags in my 2011 Focus if I find a new brand or a good deal on the way home from work. I figure 4 passengers at 200 a piece is 800 lbs.

Baby steps. Gotta walk before you run. Start small and know your limitations.

I will be upgrading to a Super Duty this Spring (Diesel/ 1 Ton) so the overload wont be an issue.

 

[EZsteve]

This brings up a good question. Does any one know anybody who has had a accident because they were halling to many pellets? I have a 2500hd GMC and haul only one ton at a time, even though it would handle 2.

 

[iron stove]

This brings up a good question. Does any one know anybody who has had a accident because they were halling to many pellets? I have a 2500hd GMC and haul only one ton at a time, even though it would handle 2.

2 Tons ? I scaled my 2500HD, and have exactly 3,000 pounds capacity after full tank of gas and myself.

 

[krooser]

I have a small pick up (97 Nissan Frontier 4X4). Pallet fits fine into the truck bed, but I'm concern about the 2K lb. I suppose the only way to find out is to load her up and see how the suspension sits.

Anyone with a small pick-up, pick up a full ton pallet at a time?

Put 30 bags in the box and 20 bags in the interior... that out to equalize the weight...

 

[gyingling]

I have an 02 Toyota 4runner that I have put 25 bag into. It squats it down a little bit. I think that is enough for inside.

I've put a full ton in a trailer and pulled it home with the same 4runner, no problem, it'll pull 5000 lbs.

You have a trailer hitch?

 

[EZsteve]

This brings up a good question. Does any one know anybody who has had a accident because they were halling to many pellets? I have a 2500hd GMC and haul only one ton at a time, even though it would handle 2.

2 Tons ? I scaled my 2500HD, and have exactly 3,000 pounds capacity after full tank of gas and myself.

I didn't say it was rated to do it, just that it could but that is why I only do one. I have had 4000lbs of rock dust in it and it did just fine. Also your math is a little off. With me in it my truck weights 5900 and the GWVR is 9300lb. I think that's 3400lbs payload. Which is the " factory rating " we all know that is way under the actual payload.

 

[lock&load]

you put a ton in that truck and you have instant LOW_RIDER

 

[the pony boy]

when i put my stove in my truck with some other supplies it squated pretty good. granted my truck is a sport truck its still a half ton and i wouldnt put more than 1000lbs in the bed.

 

[iron stove]

This brings up a good question. Does any one know anybody who has had a accident because they were halling to many pellets? I have a 2500hd GMC and haul only one ton at a time, even though it would handle 2.

2 Tons ? I scaled my 2500HD, and have exactly 3,000 pounds capacity after full tank of gas and myself.

Also your math is a little off. With me in it my truck weights 5900 and the GWVR is 9300lb. I think that's 3400lbs payload. Which is the " factory rating " we all know that is way under the actual payload.

NO, my math is correct for MY truck, didnt say yours.
Every single option effects the weight of the vehicle. When the manufacturers say xxxx pounds of capacity, it usually is based on a stripped model. Add in a exteneded cab, bigger engine, AC etc, and you can loose hundreds of pounds of capacity. One of the truck magazines did the tests on some SUV's a few years ago, and if you had 4 Big Adults in one of them, you were over the weight rating !

 

[xraycer]

Well, just found a place that delivers for a flat rate of $30, and will put it in a desired location with a forklift. Not having to risk the old truck nor having to unload 150 bags one at a time once I get home, $30 is a total bargain.

Still curious to see how well those old leaf springs will hold up to a ton, but we all know what happened to that curious cat?

 

[xraycer]

I have a small pick up (97 Nissan Frontier 4X4). Pallet fits fine into the truck bed, but I'm concern about the 2K lb. I suppose the only way to find out is to load her up and see how the suspension sits.

Anyone with a small pick-up, pick up a full ton pallet at a time?

If you do it, I'd sure like to see the pics. Got an owner's manual for that?

Here's my first attempt

 

[smoke show]

overloaded with sponges?

 

[krooser]

The pellet store will help you load...

 

[SXIPro]

I do a ton all the time in my 1/2 ton Dodge. I did 1.3 tons of Okies last year. Not a problem.

 

[lock&load]

this is you ?

 

[save$]

I have a half ton truck, (F150) 4 wheel drive. I won't put anything in it over a half ton. Not so much for the truck, but for me! Anymore than that and I have to take a day to rest! I don't have the springs in me that my truck may have.

 

[Augmister]

I have a 1/2 Ton Ford Ranger with a small 4cyl. I have just finished, in the last two weeks, three loads from Home Depot @ 30 bags/w pallet. No worries. When I get home, I take out the John Deere lawn tractor with the John Deere 10P utility cart, move 15 bags off the back of the pickup and drive the load into the pellet shed for stacking. Easy-peasy. Good workout, too!

 

[Washed-Up]

Here's a link to check out...BTW, I have a 1991 HB 2dr, that I can put a ton into(pics on next run)...but I have replaced my suspension with Pathfinder suspension all the way around... ;-)
http://www.carsdirect.com/1997/nissan/4x4-truck/specs?make=&modelid;=&year;=

 

[xraycer]

Here's a link to check out...BTW, I have a 1991 HB 2dr, that I can put a ton into(pics on next run)...but I have replaced my suspension with Pathfinder suspension all the way around... ;-)
http://www.carsdirect.com/1997/nissan/4x4-truck/specs?make=&modelid;=&year;=

Definitely post a pic of your next haul.

I spent 5 years after college living in Hawaii, and when I came back to New England in 2002 the Frontier came with me. I had a work assignment in the winter of 2002 up in Caribou, ME and I was driving around still with my Hawaii tags. This kid at the McDonald's drive thru saw the tags and asked: first, were the tags real; then was it shipped over by boat. I wanted to tell him that driving wasn't an option, but I know better than to mess with people serving you food.

 

[Washed-Up]

Here's a link to check out...BTW, I have a 1991 HB 2dr, that I can put a ton into(pics on next run)...but I have replaced my suspension with Pathfinder suspension all the way around... ;-)
http://www.carsdirect.com/1997/nissan/4x4-truck/specs?make=&modelid;=&year;=

Definitely post a pic of your next haul.

I spent 5 years after college living in Hawaii, and when I came back to New England in 2002 the Frontier came with me. I had a work assignment in the winter of 2002 up in Caribou, ME and I was driving around still with my Hawaii tags. This kid at the McDonald's drive thru saw the tags and asked: first, were the tags real; then was it shipped over by boat. I wanted to tell him that driving wasn't an option, but I know better than to mess with people serving you food.

Yeah, I will for sure...but it may not be until next spring or fall...I just brought 2 tons out last week. And yeah...good call on not messing with a McDonalds employee...lol

 

[KaptJaq]

I have a 2002 Frontier and have hauled a ton for short, smooth, slow trips. Any distance or non-prime roads I limit myself to about 1,200 lbs. I have the 4x4 off-road suspension and can really feel it sway with 1,200 lbs in the back.