pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

speedracer · 05-13-2007, 06:17 PM

Anyone ever try hauling a pallet of concrete with a drop of any kind? I need a pallet worth I have no truck to borrow. My truck has a 4/6 with a c-notch and i need to go about 3-5 miles. thanks

nvrforgotten52 · 05-13-2007, 06:29 PM

how many bags about? how high are they gonna be stacked on the pallet?

cdowns · 05-13-2007, 06:54 PM

even if you bottom it out 5miles aint much// i've driven close to a thousand with a truck on the bump stops you just got to be slow and carefull and allow the distance for stopping

speedracer · 05-13-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nvrforgotten52

how many bags about? how high are they gonna be stacked on the pallet?

i think its about 50 bags 40-60 pounds a piece maybe 3-4 feet tall

speedracer · 05-13-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

even if you bottom it out 5miles aint much// i've driven close to a thousand with a truck on the bump stops you just got to be slow and carefull and allow the distance for stopping

because it has a c-notch the bump stops are only about 1 inch thick.

Big D · 05-13-2007, 07:23 PM

2500+ pounds is a lot to haul on a stock 1/2 ton, I'd bet your tires are not close to being rated that heavy. My 3/4 feels a bit squirrely with that much of a load and it has E rated tires on it.

Around here, the cops like to write multiple tickets for overweight pickups. I know of one guy who got hit with 6 violations for being too heavy, they impounded the truck and made him empty it before it could be driven again.

speedracer · 05-13-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Big D

2500+ pounds is a lot to haul on a stock 1/2 ton, I'd bet your tires are not close to being rated that heavy. My 3/4 feels a bit squirrely with that much of a load and it has E rated tires on it.

Around here, the cops like to write multiple tickets for overweight pickups. I know of one guy who got hit with 6 violations for being too heavy, they impounded the truck and made him empty it before it could be driven again.

I think i'm going to have to make 2 trips just to be on the safe side. My tires hold 1820lbs each not sure about the 18" torque thrusts or the frame with the notch.

BigTruckDriver · 05-13-2007, 07:30 PM

I agree thats a lot of weight even for a stock truck! A truck with a 4-6 inch drop should have no problems carrying loads . Since it only 3-5 miles away make 2 trips!

classicchev · 05-13-2007, 07:32 PM

Why not make a couple(3) trips, that is ALOT of weight to be putting in a truck, and a lowered truck. Up here they are 55 lbs a bag. Why are you getting bags, for that much, get a transit!

centsless · 05-13-2007, 07:34 PM

I would say make three trips. Better safe than sorry. A half ton pickup has a load capacity of 1000 lbs including passengers. If you haul 750lb per trip, I would think things would go much better, especially considering the modifications.

Longhorn Man · 05-13-2007, 08:10 PM

you got a trailer hitch? You can rent a trailer for 20 bucks or so.

sodak69c10 · 05-13-2007, 08:36 PM

i agree with longhorn

sleepyboy · 05-13-2007, 08:41 PM

I'd rent a trailer too..I used to haul alot with a dropped truck; also pulling a trailer for yard materials (dirt,sand, mulch); That is why I got rid of springs in the back and bagged the truck..It makes a BIG difference in handling..It was worth the money if you plan on keeping the truck...

**uncle** · 05-13-2007, 08:53 PM

Won't they deliver?

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 05-13-2007, 09:50 PM

I would RENT a truck .... between breaking some thing or getting pulled over and getting a ticket it's not worth it. IMHO.

esll.

As well this is not in the best of interest with regards to public safety or your own.

71swb4x4 · 05-13-2007, 09:53 PM

Around here concrete is about $90/yard delivered. Is there a reason you don't want it premixed?

05-13-2007, 06:17 PM	#1
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? Anyone ever try hauling a pallet of concrete with a drop of any kind? I need a pallet worth I have no truck to borrow. My truck has a 4/6 with a c-notch and i need to go about 3-5 miles. thanks __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

05-13-2007, 06:29 PM	#2
nvrforgotten52 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morro Bay C.A Posts: 179	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? how many bags about? how high are they gonna be stacked on the pallet? __________________ '69 C10 SWB 350 edelbrock int/carb .420 .442 cam 700r4 70 lwb c10 work truck 250 I6 with two inch lift springs and a two inch bodylift and 33/12.5s

05-13-2007, 06:54 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? even if you bottom it out 5miles aint much// i've driven close to a thousand with a truck on the bump stops you just got to be slow and carefull and allow the distance for stopping __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-13-2007, 07:23 PM	#6
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? 2500+ pounds is a lot to haul on a stock 1/2 ton, I'd bet your tires are not close to being rated that heavy. My 3/4 feels a bit squirrely with that much of a load and it has E rated tires on it. Around here, the cops like to write multiple tickets for overweight pickups. I know of one guy who got hit with 6 violations for being too heavy, they impounded the truck and made him empty it before it could be driven again. __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

05-13-2007, 07:30 PM	#8
BigTruckDriver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 156	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? I agree thats a lot of weight even for a stock truck! A truck with a 4-6 inch drop should have no problems carrying loads . Since it only 3-5 miles away make 2 trips!

05-13-2007, 07:32 PM	#9
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? Why not make a couple(3) trips, that is ALOT of weight to be putting in a truck, and a lowered truck. Up here they are 55 lbs a bag. Why are you getting bags, for that much, get a transit! __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

05-13-2007, 07:34 PM	#10
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? I would say make three trips. Better safe than sorry. A half ton pickup has a load capacity of 1000 lbs including passengers. If you haul 750lb per trip, I would think things would go much better, especially considering the modifications. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

05-13-2007, 08:10 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? you got a trailer hitch? You can rent a trailer for 20 bucks or so.

05-13-2007, 08:36 PM	#12
sodak69c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 285	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? i agree with longhorn __________________ ,Clint LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES 69 C-10 short stepside 406 sbc, 02 YAMAHA WR250F, 07 SUZUKI SV650S, 81 Grand Prix 355 sbc, 81 XT 500 YAMAHA

05-13-2007, 08:41 PM	#13
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? I'd rent a trailer too..I used to haul alot with a dropped truck; also pulling a trailer for yard materials (dirt,sand, mulch); That is why I got rid of springs in the back and bagged the truck..It makes a BIG difference in handling..It was worth the money if you plan on keeping the truck...

05-13-2007, 08:53 PM	#14
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,287	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? Won't they deliver?

05-13-2007, 09:50 PM	#15
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? I would RENT a truck .... between breaking some thing or getting pulled over and getting a ticket it's not worth it. IMHO. esll. As well this is not in the best of interest with regards to public safety or your own. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

05-13-2007, 09:53 PM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: pallet of concrete with a 4/6 drop?? Around here concrete is about $90/yard delivered. Is there a reason you don't want it premixed? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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