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How can I go about adding weight to a truck bed for a better ride?
I just bought a 2WD F-150 and some friends are telling me that I should add some weight in the bed to improve the ride. But others disagree. How can I go about adding weight to a truck bed for a better ride?
Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations—the
F-150
is the best-selling truck in the United States and has garnered great reviews over the decades. When it comes to how you should go about adding weight to your truck bed for a better ride, first, you need to investigate whether adding weight will actually help. Truck experts continue to debate this topic.
Many truck owners claim that adding a bit of weight in the back smooths out the ride. Even people who are not using their truck for work will sometimes install a tool box, for instance, to add some weight. However, other owners dismiss this practice, noting that if you’re experiencing a rough ride, the better solution may be to replace your shocks.
However, in the snow with a 2WD truck, you’re likely to fishtail if you have front-wheel drive and be unable to gain traction if you have rear-wheel drive. This is why truck owners in areas where it snows will add weight to the back of a 2WD truck in the winter months.
According to truck experts, these are the weights you should add:
- For a ½ ton pickup, add 250-300 lbs. of weight
- For a ¾ to 1-ton pickup, add 300-400 lbs
Aside from a toolbox that is designed to be installed onto your truck bed,sandbags are a good choice for adding weight. Unlike other objects such as cement blocks, sandbags are less likely to become flying hazards in an accident.
Knowing when you should add weight to a truck bed is important. So is shopping for inexpensive
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