Gvw???

[GMIKEP]

I have a bone stock 1995 2500, (GVW 8800#) RAM, A/T. New load range 'E' tires (rears - 3050# capacity ea. @ 80psig) and no camper or overload equipment installed. Now my question - I have to transport a block of granite about 50 miles over good roads. Block weighs 2600#'s. I realize this probably exceeds GVW, but I believe the truck will carry this load. Any info, advice or experience to give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[RustyJC]

Originally posted by GMIKEP

Now my question - I have to transport a block of granite about 50 miles over good roads. Block weighs 2600#'s. I realize this probably exceeds GVW, but I believe the truck will carry this load. Any info, advice or experience to give me would be greatly appreciated.

Why not use a suitably-rated trailer?



Rusty

 

[Irontrader]

I wouldn't have any problem at all hauling that in the back of my 2500 4x4. A lot of campers you see on 3/4tons weigh more than that.

 

[Jar Head]

If it were me, I'd throw it in back and go.

 

[fest3er]

Originally posted by GMIKEP

I have a bone stock 1995 2500, (GVW 8800#) RAM, A/T. New load range 'E' tires (rears - 3050# capacity ea. @ 80psig) and no camper or overload equipment installed. Now my question - I have to transport a block of granite about 50 miles over good roads. Block weighs 2600#'s. I realize this probably exceeds GVW, but I believe the truck will carry this load. Any info, advice or experience to give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

If anything, it's barely over the limit (by 300 lbs. or so). I've hauled 4000 lbs. of horse dung and gravel in my 2500 a few times. 2600 lbs. should lower the rear about 4", I think.



Just pump your tires up to 65 front and 80 rear. Place the block as far forward in the bed as it can go; this will help minimize damage if you stop real suddenly. You might want to use some heavy-duty ratchet straps to keep it in place. Then while you're driving, remember to allow extra time to slow down/stop, maintain extra distance in front, turn corners carefully and slower, and slow down on railroad crossings and other rough spots.



You'll love the smooth ride you'll get with all that weight in the back!



Fest3er

 

[GMIKEP]

Re.: GVW

Thanks for the advice/info. Felt I was OK, just wanted some comfirmation. Promise, I will be wary of the axiom that states "things in motion tend to stay in motion". 2500#'s @ 45MPH??? Let's see F=MA - Yup, you're dead!!

 

[Doc Tinker]

That's what I need this winter - where can I get one of them there blocks of granite?



Doc

 

[illflem]

I'd put it on a pallet with another on it's side against the front of the bed. A hunk of rock that heavy could cause some serious dents in the sheet metal.