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Want to add about 1000#'s in the bed for winter

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Old 11-12-2009, 12:16 PM
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Default Want to add about 1000#'s in the bed for winter
Hey all,

I want to add about 700-1000#'s in the truck bed for winter.
I also want to be able to remove it easily, and not take alot of room.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 12:20 PM
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Im wondering the samething. I have a converted 3500 SRW and the black end has no weight and the tight HD suspension. Im thinking tractor weights or what not, maybe a 3x3x8 Square haybale?
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 02:51 PM
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half inch plate steel............just dont forget to bolt it down.....................responded to a head on for extracation one day and a plate of steel went thru the cab and cut the guy in half
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Whit
half inch plate steel............just dont forget to bolt it down.....................responded to a head on for extracation one day and a plate of steel went thru the cab and cut the guy in half
What's the guys name? maybe his wife will sell it to me for cheap!
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 02:58 PM
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whit's girlfriend
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 02:58 PM
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I have a aux fuel tank in the bed that serves well here
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 02:59 PM
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Good one!
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 02:59 PM
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What's the guys name? maybe his wife will sell it to me for cheap!
But I like your syle
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 03:00 PM
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Old 11-12-2009, 03:01 PM
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Good ones guys!
 
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