How Much Can YOU Haul IN 1/2 Ton???

[frito-bandito]

Crazy how even this thread turned into an argument

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[88GMCtruck]

Agreed.

 

[96-1500]

Woah- 6 to 8? What mileage did your half ton get vs. your 3/4?

My half ton gets 14/15 on everyday runs, but toting two barge wagons full of wood I get about 9/10. (3.73 gears and 285/75/16)

3/4 ton gets around 11 loaded and 13 unloaded. Half ton got around 17 loaded and 20 unloaded, actually could push that to around 21 on a strictly highway trip keeping my foot out of it. 350/4L80E/4.10s on 265s vs. 350/4L60E/3.42s on 245s.
The 3/4 ton also has a CAI and a better exhaust, the half ton was completely stock everything, just tuned up with AC Delco parts.

 

[frito-bandito]

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Not the heaviest I've hauled but its the only loaded pic I got

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[gunz]

argument over...everyone take a deep breath, count to 10, and go work on your truck...

Agreed, and think responsible when you do haul with your truck. Your not the only one on the road.

 

[woody80z28]

Did you used a 14 bolt FF? I have the 14 bolt SF would like to put the FF in. But then I would have two different rims or change hubs to a six bolt and have disc brakes.

6-lug 14BSF with the factory 3/4 ton drum

 

[5spd Z71]

Did a little bit if work today. Basically just cutting up the branches/trees that feel in the storm last night.

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Sent from my iPhone in some random spot of Texas.

 

[LoudnLifted88]

just shy of 1900 pounds

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[gunz]

I wouldnt haul a camper in a truck without dualies simply because I think the sway would be awful, but thats just me.

Daully or at least a 3/4 ton. Anything else is dangerous.

 

[GreaseDog]

Hauled several cars cut up in the bed of my C1500s, my C2500, and my K1500. My poor 80 K2500 knew no limit to it's load capacity. It's a 6700#truck by itself. Hauled in a load of bricks and cinder blocks with it, and the lady at the scale house looked out the window, confused. Wanted to know how I was tipping the scales at 13,200 without a trailer. Stupid truck never once grunted, moaned, or complained.