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    Jul 6, 2007, 09:34 AM
    1999 Chevy S-10 Load (Bed) Capacity.
    Gross Rear Axle Weight is 2400 lbs but I have no clue what the axle weight is with nothing in it.

    Presuming less than perfect shocks/struts, do you think I'm safe to put 1200 lbs of sand in the bed to haul less than 5 miles?

    Thanks!
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    Jul 6, 2007, 09:36 AM
    Sure, you be well under the axle rating.
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    Jul 6, 2007, 09:41 AM
    Personally, I'd make two trips. I think it's 400 lbs. too much.
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    Jul 6, 2007, 09:57 AM
    Thanks. That means 3 trips for me the. I need a total of 1 cu yd of sand, which is about 2400 lbs.

    ... so you think safe to put 800 lbs in the bed then?
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    Jul 6, 2007, 10:02 AM
    I would feel more comfortable with 600 lbs, but 800 lbs. will likely be okay. It will become apparent how much it can handle, while you are loading it.
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