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500lbs in the box ok?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by slo2sixty, Nov 26, 2008.

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Nov 26, 2008 at 2:48 PM

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Would the taco be able to withstand around 500 lbs in the box... I gotta move a safe.

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Nov 26, 2008 at 2:50 PM

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Should be OK.

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Nov 26, 2008 at 2:58 PM

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yes, but you need to really strap it down. If you got into a wreck and that thing slid forward you would be in serious trouble

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Nov 26, 2008 at 3:10 PM

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cool thanx everyone. Im gonna use some ratchet straps and get er set in there nice and tight

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Yep - you'll be alright.

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No big deal-that's just two of ME sitting on yer truck

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What is the bed rated at?

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I've had a half a ton in the back, no problem

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I regularly haul over 1000 lbs - no problem. Any truck should be good for 500 lbs.

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