Sand Bag Placement

Hey guys so yesterday I picked up about 150 lbs of sand for the back of my truck to help with the snow and ice. I've seen a couple threads about where to place them but no definitive answer. From what I've seen it's either right over the rear axle, or against the cab so they can't become projectiles in the event of a crash. What are your opinions? Thanks!

 

If it's a 2WD, I'd place it over the rear axle in a wood frame that keeps it in place. If it's a 4X4, I wouldn't bother with weight. It'll do just fine without.

 

They'll make the biggest difference over the rear axle. Aft of the rear axle will put more weight on the rear wheels but take weight off the front wheels. Forward of the rear axle will put more weight on both axles. I haven't had to run sandbags in a long time, but when I did I had a frame made of 2x4 that was shaped like an H when looked at from above. The legs of the H went fore and aft of the wheel wells, sand bags went between those and were strapped down.

Anything not strapped down can become a projectile in the event of a crash, doesn't matter where you put it. Read an interesting post on another forum who got pistol whipped by his own weapon in a rollover accident.

 

Thanks for the info!