with my 2001 2500HD 4x4 I noticed improvement with a few hundred pounds of
extra weight.
"Mike Borkhuis" > wrote in message
.. .
> > Hi! My son has a Ford 4x2 F150 Supercab truck. He lives in
> > snowy region. One person has suggested to put some sand
> > bags or cement bags in the empty truck bed to make the truck
> > steady during driving in snow. He has all weather tires. How
> > much weight needs to put in the back of this truck?
>
> Idealy you would want a 50/50 split in weight front and rear.... That
> would probably leave the back end riding low though with all that weight.
>
> > Did any member of this NG did this?
>
> I drive a 2001 Silverado 2500HD 4x4.... Adding 500 pounds to the bed
> made no difference. Of course, it's got a torque pumping diesel motor and
I
> have a heavy foot.... =)
>
> Mike
>
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