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Did I Overload My Truck?

09-29-2006, 07:23 PM

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69RoadRunner

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Did I Overload My Truck?

I have a 2006 Mega Cab 2500, and I just picked up a load of topsoil. They basically filled the short bed.

The rear was definitely lower than normal (duh). I have no idea how much this much topsoil weighs. The truck didn't feel dangerous, but I could tell that stopping distance was longer.

So, does a full bed of topsoil in the bed put me over/near the truck's rated limit? I wouldn't think it would, but I'm new to trucks.

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