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Do you put weight in back of your truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by harshest, Dec 19, 2008.

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Do you put weight in the bed

  1. Yes

    40.4%
  2. No

    20.2%
  3. No need I have 4x4.

    39.4%
  1. Dec 25, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    These trucks are light in the back end... use the sand bags.
     
  2. Dec 25, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    here in SK, we drive on packed snow and ice for a good 7 months. I'm used to driving in icy conditions to say the least lol. I don't have any weight in the back so far this year. Thinkin about it, but meh, nothing in the bed is working out alright. little bit of sliding but nothing that's uncontrollable haha.
     
  3. Dec 26, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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    Hi,
    I use softener salt, 6 40# bags. The convience store has them at pump, 40#'s is easy forme to handle, have a supply of salt if needed, use for the water softener after snow season.

    Jim
     
  4. Dec 26, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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    I only put the snow that fell into the bed as my weight. I probably wouldn't add extra weight in general. We got about 10 inches last night. Aired the tires down to 20 psi and did just fine.
     
  5. Dec 26, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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    after last years Balmy winter, this was the first real winter weather with my truck.

    The thing sucks ass, my old s10 was a 2wd aswell but handled so much better than my tacoma.

    I spun three times full circle on the highway after touching just a little patch of ice. I was going backwards facing the car following me in the other lane. Was able to do my best hockey defender and pull the thing off onto the median backwards and stop just before I wouldve hit a pole. No damage to anyone.

    Looking into new winter tires and getting more weight. I thought the Cap on the bed would help some but nope it doesnt.
     
  6. Dec 26, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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    What's snow?









    :p
     
  7. Dec 26, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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    I push a plow, the sand in the back really makes a difference
     
  8. Dec 26, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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    what tires do you have? i’m going to say it was mostly because of you tires. this is one of the first real complains i have seen about the tacoma in snow.

    if you have those POS rugged trails thats the problem. they fu**ing suck!! i got sides ways really bad on the interstate with those tires when i had them, and it was just raining and it was summer.
     
  9. Dec 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM
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    Weight helps
     
  10. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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    We've got our first good sized storm coming... I just put 4, 50# bags of sand at the very back of my bed.

    ... I'm ready!
     
  11. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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    I don't add any weight, but I've definitely noticed having my steel Knaack Box in the bed makes a difference. Fully loaded with emergency/recovery gear it weighs a good 200 lbs. I need all the help I can get. I have some Bridgestone Duelers on my truck right now and they blow...

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  12. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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    That is adding weight , lol
     
  13. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:13 PM
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    I mean weight specifically for improving traction. Sand/salt bags, ect.
     
  14. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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    Just rattling your cage , my added weight is my 200 lb cap plus some tools :)
     
  15. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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    put it as close to the cab as you can. if it’s close to the tail gate it will act as a pivot point and help swing the back end out.
     
  16. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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    Thanks Zack... good call.

    I always thought having it further out gave it the best weight leverage. I never considered it could hurt in fishtailing too. Gonna move it later tonight.
     
  17. Dec 26, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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    any time.

    and i see you LB, maybe just right over the axle. but i would try it with the bags touching the front side of the bed close to the cab.
     
  18. Dec 26, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    Sand mounts up a lot quicker, snow 5-10# per cubic foot.
     
  19. Dec 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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    ^this!

    I almost lost my truck in a light dusting of snow a week after purchase due to those Rugged Fails. :mad:

    Not to mention sand doesn't rust your D-rings. ;) I can't see why anyone purposefully adds water to the bed. I keep water out as much as possible. D-rings, hi-lift, and shell hardware all have rust on them.
     
  20. Dec 26, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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    Sorry boss, i don't think we are going to get squat doodle.:(
     

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