2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission How much does just the frame weigh?

[icman95]

Hoping to see if anyone knows the weight of just the bare frame of a 2000-2002 2500/3500 quad cab long bed 155" wheelbase. Not too hard to find out the weight of the whole truck, but I'm trying to figure out the weight of the bare frame for shipping purposes.



Thanks.

 

[Simplysmn]

With what I have done in the past I would say a good guess on weight is right around 1500 LB's length is going to cost you more then weight thou to ship it Best bet is find a trucker coming back your way either empty or that has space left .

 

[mwilson]

With what I have done in the past I would say a good guess on weight is right around 1500 LB's length is going to cost you more then weight thou to ship it Best bet is find a trucker coming back your way either empty or that has space left .

X2.



Where is the frame, Ken???



Will it be an issue to get it unloaded or will you have it dropped right at your body shop??



A flatbed would be the way to go, they are always looking for backhauls to get themselves to the lumber mills.



A common carrier will be huge money because of the cube, plus there is a high risk of damage when they cross dock it.



Mike

 

[HHhuntitall]

Well, you're saying bare frame? 4 wheel/2wheel, w/without A-arms/4 links? I sold a '98 Quad cab frame, rolling, 2x4, 155" 2500, with tires and wheels, both axles, front tie rods, it weighed 1690lbs, IIRC. I think the shocks were still on it, too, as well as front brake calipers, fuel lines, brake lines. There was a little dirt settled inside the frame, too, that I'm sure added at least 40-50lbs.

 

[icman95]

Thanks guys. I am a truck driver so I have an idea of what I'm getting into trying to ship something like this. Problem is I am a local guy, not cross country and I don't work for a common carrier or freight company. We are a private carrier delivering our own product, so I don't have many contacts in the cross country freight business where I might be able to ask a buddy for some help.



I was guessing the bare frame was around 1000. No reason for that number, just a ballpark guess. Simplysmn guesses around 1500 and HHhuntitall says 1690 with axles and a bunch of other stuff. Those numbers are close to each other and if you take off the axles and other stuff maybe it will come in at 1200 or 1300 lbs. So I was a bit low, but not too far away. Glad to see somewhat of a consensus here.



Mike,



Frame will be dropped directly to the bodyshop and I would love to find an independent truckers who needs a backhaul rather than a common carrier. My wife and I used to own a Freightliner that we had leased on to a small local carrier and had a guy drive it for us. I know that guys like that are looking for backhauls.



I haven't bought a frame yet, but have contacted a junkyard in Portland, OR about one he's advertising. It is exactly what I need, but haven't asked for pics yet until I can determine if shipping it here is worth it. I got two freight quotes yesterday for it. One from a broker who said they can do it for $1250 on an enclosed van trailer. Just for giggles I tried a common carrier's (ABF's) website for an automated quote and they came in very close to the other one. I used the dimensions of the frame and 1k lbs weight for the quotes, but I guess I'd have to up the weight a bit and it will increase cost.



A buddy of mine sold his 98. 5 3500 on ebay a few years ago and a guy in TX bought it. The buyer used one of the services that advertises on ebay to ship it to TX and I think the bill was $1100. An independent came with a flatbed and drove the dually right up on it along with a bunch of other random stuff headed in that direction. No matter where I buy the frame, that sounds like the best situation for me. Maybe I'll look into some of the load boards the independents use when the time comes.

 

[HBarlow]

UShip might be the ideal solution for you.

I would personally be skeptical of using UShip for a high value and easily damaged item like a large fifthwheel or boat although many have successfully used UShip for that.

You would not have a huge investment in a bare frame and it would not be easily damaged if someone drags it up onto a gooseneck flatbed trailer.

 

[mwilson]

Ken,

I was hoping it was in the eastern half of the country, I could have found you someone to do it.



Mike.

 

[icman95]

Mike-thanks for the offer. I'm not totally set on this one yet, so if I do find one on this side of the country I'll definately get in touch.

 

[icman95]

Mike-thanks for the offer. I'm not totally set on this one yet, so if I do find one on this side of the country I'll definately get in touch.

 

[icman95]

Harvey- I'll look into it. I feel the same way that you do. There are ways to damage a frame but just dragging it onto and off a trailer shouldn't be too much hurt on it. Thanks for the info