2006-10-11 10:22:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
we put 5500 lbs of scrap iron in a brand new f250. springs sagged pretty good. your f150's a little smaller, but those payload ratings don't mean ****. long as the springs aren't so old/rusted you think they're gonna snap you can just load **** in there till the box begins to sag. then just go easy
if you just want traction 300-400 lbs should do it. just get 5-8 of those 60lb bags of crushed stone or sand. i get those they're cheaper than real sandbags and if you're ever in a jam you take some of that to spread around and give yourself some traction. if they're not enough you just go by the store and get some more.
2006-10-11 11:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F150 is a 1/2 ton truck - 1000 lb payload
2006-10-11 17:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for traction in snow the best weight would be 300-500lbs.place it directly over the axle and secure the load with straps tightly.you dont need things shifting around on slippery roads
2006-10-11 17:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by mjk6886@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maxium about 3000 lbs.
2006-10-11 17:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by ozniwellman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/2 ton truck: no more than 1000 lbs.
2006-10-11 17:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by kentata 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want traction in the snow??? How about 300lbs! Also a good set of snow tires does wonders
2006-10-11 17:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by Dark Goddess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
300 lbs at all times :)
2006-10-11 17:36:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋