2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Is 300lbs possible in a 95 2500?

[Coalsmoke]

I talked to someone the other day who said they routinely put about 3000lbs of weight in their 2'nd gen (97 longbox 4x4, 5spd) CTD. I always thought the max these 2'nd gens could really handle would be about 2200-2400lbs. Could anyone confirm this one way or the other for me? I'm turning my truck into a welding rig and wouldn't mind knowing what my general max weight should be.



Thanks guys

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[CLamb]

Hell I would hope its OK. I hauled 3700lbs of scrap several years ago in the bed of my dads 1980 Model Dodge 1 ton. Sat perfect and rode like a caddilac. I haven't put that kind of wieght in my 2000 yet but it if didn't handle it I would get rid of it

 

[JMalliet]

We hauled 5400 lbs of gravel in my dad's '88 Ram 250 (swapped in 1 ton springs). Im sure 3000 isn't a problem for a 2nd Gen.

 

[AggieJustin]

Just check the weight rating on your tires. That will be your limiting factor. But 3K shouldn't be an issue. I put that in the bed of my truck every week when I make a feed run.



JM

 

[SRadke]

As stated, check the weight rating of the tires and don't get too far above that. The truck can handle it fine but if you're over what the sticker on the door says and you get in a accident you'll be liable.



-Scott

 

[JonesP]

I haul 50 80 lb concreate bags totol 4k+ no problem

 

[Devan Manis]

We haul up to one yard of premixed cement, just add water (in feed bag style) and a bunch of cement tools all the time. About 3,000 or over.

 

[Coalsmoke]

Wow, I never knew our 2500s were so capable. I have the toyo m-55s and they are good to about 3000lbs each. Thanks for all the replies guys

 

[Nyoest]

I don't know the weight but last weekend I had my short bed dead level full of creek gravel along with the bumper hitch trailer being full and it probably could of took more. Remarkable trucks

 

[RAMICATOR]

if it make anyone feel better, i had 3300#'s of busted concrete in my 93 2wd dakota, it rode on the bump stops, drove fine otherwise! :-laf

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I had just shy of 5,000lbs in the bed of my 97 2500... it sat nice and level and took a little longer to stop on the way to the scrap yard

 

[Short Stack]

Thats a good idea just make sure about your tires, I hauled 3400# pea gravel did not notice it exept for the smooth ride, I was acually surprized it weighed that much because it was a small pile in the bed.

 

[DKayser]

5200 lbs in my 95 long box

before it went south to Texas. Have not hauled much in the 98 short box yet. DK.

 

[WyattEarp]

hauled 2750+lbs in my quad cab back from KY. it drove like a dream and believe it or not the braking ability felt alot quicker, could have been due to the actuator for the back brakes since it feeds more fluid to the rears with increased weight in the bed.

 

[MarkMiller]

Just beware, the venerable Dana 80 rear can be bent. I have done 4000 a few times.



As far as a welding rig, you shouldn't put that heavy of a setup on a single tire rear. Put dually hubs on it. It will save you tires in the long run. And do not fall for the D range tire that is "rated the same as an E". they will not perform as well. Being winter now I have seen dozens of morons running around with plows and sanders in their 2500s with the wheels nearly to the ground bulging the hell out of their D range tires.

 

[Coalsmoke]

Just beware, the venerable Dana 80 rear can be bent. I have done 4000 a few times.



As far as a welding rig, you shouldn't put that heavy of a setup on a single tire rear. Put dually hubs on it. It will save you tires in the long run. And do not fall for the D range tire that is "rated the same as an E". they will not perform as well. Being winter now I have seen dozens of morons running around with plows and sanders in their 2500s with the wheels nearly to the ground bulging the hell out of their D range tires.

I surely won't be getting to 4000lbs, 2700 should hopefully be about the max (I calculated about 2400-2600lbs), but I'll know for sure once I take it through the scales. Unfortunately duals are out for me, at least for now. The truck on numerous occasions just barely makes it through certain areas and trails, another 15" would put me in trouble a few times a year. I really would like the dually for the weight carrying capacity, and eventually I might have to go that route, but I'll give the 2500 a fair shot first. If I go the route of a dually, I'll have to drop certain people I currently cater to. Also, i have the M-55 in the 255-85, and they are the D rated, but, they are weight rated for 3000lbs while the E rated tires are good for 3042-3740lbs each. I figure with my total payload not exceeding 3000lbs total, the 3000lbs each should be ok. I have loaded the truck to the bump-stops before, but I have no idea how much weight that was. It was a bunch of wet soil. Thanks guys for the input.