Bobbed deuce weight and limit?

[vtach]

Anyone with a bobbed deuce know what their truck weighs? And is the weight limit simply cut in half (minus one axle)?

Preferably, one with 1400x20 wo/w.

Thanks.

 

[phataux]

good question and i have no idea but will keep this thread in mind in hopes someone knows

 

[dm22630]

Anyone with a bobbed deuce know what their truck weighs? And is the weight limit simply cut in half (minus one axel)?

Preferably, one with 1400x20 wo/w.

Thanks.

Hmmmm.....now where have I seen someone making one of those in Illinois.....hmmmm....


Deuce
- 3 ft frame
- stock bed
- rear axle
- 4 rims/tires
+ M105A2 bed

= Bob weight! lol

 

[grounded]

bobbed deuce weighs 10,000# wo/w

 

[grounded]

with 1400s add about 10,600#

 

[m16ty]

Does anybody know the weight rating of a deuce front axle? I think it's on the data plate but I'd have to look. I'd say you could take that figure and X2 for the total truck rating. Most people use front springs for bobs so it should hold as much as the front axle is rated for.

 

[vtach]

It seems that minus the one axle and a few less pounds on the remaining axel would just cut the load rating in half. But I did not think about the front springs being used. I know the tire rating will not be the weak point.
Has anyone loaded a bobbed deuce down with a load?

 

[rmgill]

Capacity of the axles - total weight of the truck = cargo capacity (should be).

 

[vtach]

Does anyone know the capacity of the two axles or of the two front springs? I don't think it is going to be very much.

 

[phataux]

here ya go.... check out post number 22

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=12226&highlight=dumpin'+deuce+lives

 

[vtach]

Thanks! That is what I was looking for. I was guessing around 11k pounds. I just was not sure about the load limit.
I wonder if maybe adding some air bags would help with the squating under a heavy load, while not make the ride too stiff? Anyone ever look into this?

 

[Jake0147]

Here's an old post you might like-

If you scale the image up a little and study it for a bit you can figure out how many extra leaves the rear springs (might have) had and the corresponding rated capacity.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=27418

 

[snoplay]

Bobbed w/winch 1/2 tank fuel, 395/85/20 goodyear MVT #11,400lbs at state scales

 

[chvss65]

Mine is right about the same weight as snoplay's

 

[oldshep]

my truck weighs 8860 with 46'' tires. ive cut alot of things off.

 

[oldshep]

but thats with out a bed.