I need to go and pick up some concrete blocks and need to know the max weight I can put in the bed. BTW it will only be a 10 mile drive get them home. Thanks.

 

Ive had 1600lbs of concrete patio blocks in the bed, rode great!

Id say 2k lbs~ Im sure people have had more, so ill let them post up!

 

I've had two pallets of st augustine... probably 1500-1700 per pallet.... wouldn't recommend for long distance!! although I drove for a hundred miles..... definitely sitting on the overloads a bit....

 

I've had about 3500 lbs. in my 2500. The rear squated about 4.5". The suspension did not handle it great, but I ever felt like I was out of control. The load was pretty high up - I was hauling 5 yds. of mulch. If I had to do this consistently, I would get Timbrens or airbags. For a one time haul, it was OK.

 

I had 5240 lbs of 3/4 minus basalt in january. I live 2 miles from the rock yard. it did ok, but I wouldnt do it again. i'll make more trips next time.

 

A Buddy of mine hauled Two 2 ton bearings in his 3500. I wouldn't do it to my truck but he did, without problems. Lucky of course.

 

Ok thanks guys, I couldnt decide if i needed to make 1 or 2 runs. Looks like it will be 2,400 LBS total material.

 

I would make that a one trip deal.

 

Don't forget the load range of your tires.
For short distances it may not matter.

 

One trip
Mike
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2 pallets of block, guy said 2k ea.. sat'er down almost enough to touch the overloads..(1-1.5") rode great!

 

2 pallets of brick on mine...rode fine for 200 miles. 4000lbs.

 

I hauled 4600lbs of steel in my 97... only went about 3 miles... didn't stop so hot!

 

Pallet of 60, 40# bags on the pallet in my standard SRW 3500 and it set low. Only traveled 8 miles, not a problem but don't think I would doit again.

 

As you can see from the picture, I haul 3500lbs on mine all the time. I do have airbags and Rancho 9000 shocks.