C20 Leaf Springs or Coils

[62k10&84k20burb]

Originally Posted by kwmech

I'll have to call bs on that one.......the wood would have to be stacked 8-9' high and weigh in upwards of 8k. A cord of wet oak can weigh in the neighborhood of 4000#+ by itself. I've got a GMC 3/4 with 10 leafs and I am maxed out at 4200# in the bed ...gravel

My gramps 3/4 68 had stake rakes up to the top of the cab, hauled many many loads of green wood stacked to the top of the cab. Always hauled uphill right in 4th gear doin 55-60

[62k10&84k20burb]

And all he had was a 250 i6

[davepl]

My Dad's 68 1/2 ton was loaded to the box level with dirt and manure and it sagged way down, tires bulged, everything. A half ton is a half ton.

My 2500 Longhorn has the leafs, the 3/4 front suspension and 1-ton rails, plus the factory leafs and an NOS Delco air-ride setup I picked up. No idea what it would carry. If I had a big load, I'd probably rent a new truck.