Flatbed on a 5 ton

[Russ Knight]

Thinking about building a flatbed for my 5 ton. I need to haul 20' sections of pipe with it and also need it to be 8' wide. I am considering an 18' length. Do you guys think the extra 4' length will lighten the front end too much when loaded? I may haul up to 7-8 thousand pounds of pipe.

 

[gimpyrobb]

It depends on where your trunion for the axles is. If its close to center of the load you may be ok. If its off by feet, I'd say no way.

 

[simp5782]

No. You will be fine. I have a 16ft LMTV bed sitting in hattiesburg that is a flatbed. Remove your spare tire carrier and itll be flush with the rear of the truck or let it overhang. 7 benji's and its yours.

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