She Rides Like a Lincoln Now!

[Doug Ram]

I prefer sand bags (Home Depot/Lowes) covered in HD contractor trash bags (the factory bags split easily) then I place them in the side pockets in the rear of the bed...

This retains use of the bed and I can easily add/subtract weight as needed. In a pinch the sand can also be used for traction in icy conditions...

THIS TOO!!!

 

[Grand Mesa]

Adding weight to the bed (or rear cargo area or trunk) works for improving rear wheel traction in a rear wheel drive vehicle. We used to do this in our 1988 Mustang and in the 1971 Vista Cruiser I drove in high school. It is especially helpful for snow. I suggest that you use smaller 10 pound bags of sand instead, bags made of weaker\fragile plastic garbage bags that will disintegrate in an accident. Put them directly over the rear axle for maximum effect but not behind the rear axle, which lifts the front end. You really don't want to get hit by either concrete blocks or sand in an accident, but the bags of sand will tear apart and the sand will be released a bit slower, and not hurt as much. Its dirtier, but safer.

I worked many years ago at a mass production bakery in Los Angeles for 4 years. The bread delivery trucks didn't have a wall between the driver and the bread racks like the UPS trucks that I drove in 2016 did. Even 1 lb white to 3 lb rye bread isn't too soft when it goes directly through the front cab and windshield in an accident.

 

[SkeeterBait]

Awesome you guys...! Thanks for the responses and ideas too. I have considered this configuration to be a "missile" during a collision, and I really shouldn't rely on ratchet straps and the hooks mounted in the Ram Box bed to retain this pallet in that event. I didn't think about using sand!! That's the best solution actually. Suspension mods and etc. is not a sensible option for me. - more to come-

 

[Doug Ram]

I worked many years ago at a mass production bakery in Los Angeles for 4 years. The bread delivery trucks didn't have a wall between the driver and the bread racks like the UPS trucks that I drove in 2016 did. Even 1 lb white to 3 lb rye bread isn't too soft when it goes directly through the front cab and windshield in an accident.

Ouch!

 

[Odin]

I worked many years ago at a mass production bakery in Los Angeles for 4 years. The bread delivery trucks didn't have a wall between the driver and the bread racks like the UPS trucks that I drove in 2016 did. Even 1 lb white to 3 lb rye bread isn't too soft when it goes directly through the front cab and windshield in an accident.

Yeah, a lot of people don't understand how loose, semi loose, or improperly secured items can be dangerous in an accident. I'm a LEO and that's why I made my earlier post. Without getting graphic, one of the worst accidents I've ever investigated involved a Chevy 2500 w/large rigid toolbox don't bolted to the bed properly in a rollover. Rigid toolbox vs a Chrysler Pacific with a family.

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[retired]

Having added weight in the back while off roading isn't necessarily bad. Helps with mud and snow, but yes airing down will help also. I've had to load the back of my truck with a couple bodies when I got into some really bad red clay mud and had my tires at 30psi.

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I guess I am thinking of roll overs off road. I wheel all the time in the snow, luxury of living in snow country and nobody I know wheels with weight in the back. We air way down like 5-10psi tho..

 

[retired]

Yeah, a lot of people don't understand how loose, semi loose, or improperly secured items can be dangerous in an accident. I'm a LEO and that's why I made my earlier post. Without getting graphic, one of the worst accidents I've ever investigated involved a Chevy 2500 w/large rigid toolbox don't bolted to the bed properly in a rollover. Rigid toolbox vs a Chrysler Pacific with a family.

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Trust me I have seen lots of graphic over the years. I retired last June after 30 years and have not missed a single day of it Be safe.

 

[Odin]

Trust me I have seen lots of graphic over the years. I retired last June after 30 years and have not missed a single day of it Be safe.

Well, you and a select few on this forum know graphic. A lot of ppl couldn't deal with what we've seen. This was probably one of the worst accidents I've ever been to. I'd rather deal with motorcycle vs vehicle or single motor cycle accidents.

Enjoy retirement brother!

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[Grand Mesa]

Yeah, a lot of people don't understand how loose, semi loose, or improperly secured items can be dangerous in an accident. I'm a LEO and that's why I made my earlier post. Without getting graphic, one of the worst accidents I've ever investigated involved a Chevy 2500 w/large rigid toolbox don't bolted to the bed properly in a rollover. Rigid toolbox vs a Chrysler Pacific with a family.

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I just spoke with my father who is in his 90's. He was the plant manager of the 2nd largest bakery in the US. There was a cast iron bar in the bread trucks to keep the racks from coming forward. If the driver forgot to lock the bar the bread racks would come forward when they stopped. That's what I heard at the time. No serious injuries though and nothing went through the windshield. Just made a mess in the cab. So that's a correction.

He remembered this accident of 1963 below that I found on the internet today. The driver wasn't hurt.

 

[Maligator]

these make it drive better than a lincoln

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[G. Mcpherson]

Must be those Centramatic Balancers!

 

[Maligator]

Must be those Centramatic Balancers!

They actually helped alot with my old Cooper's, i was sold on em...the kings too[emoji1787]

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[MoPowered]

Must be the Power Wagons after 2013 because my 12 rides like a Caddy, and not one of the newer ones. I’m talking a big old ass 64 Fleetwood 4 door with chrome bumpers that weigh 300 plus pounds, have a big block motor an interior bigger than most travel trailers these days, a trunk the size of Vermont and she just floats along the HIghway like she’s carving the Seven Sea’s. That’s how my Boy drives!

 

[skydyver83]

Nice Truck, noticed you got it from fro Bob Novicks. Bought my Black 2018 there after searching through 5 or six states! Drove from Staten Island to get it. Great people to deal with they even offered to meet me half way down the turnpike to take the truck for service when I told them my local dealer had never seen one

 

[warwickram]

Staten island! Im a Great Kills native. Not many power wagon on the island

 

[SkeeterBait]

Nice Truck, noticed you got it from fro Bob Novicks. Bought my Black 2018 there after searching through 5 or six states! Drove from Staten Island to get it. Great people to deal with they even offered to meet me half way down the turnpike to take the truck for service when I told them my local dealer had never seen one

Howdy neighbor! Yes, that dealership has been awesome for me also. I too was offered a pickup and delivery from home 60 miles away for running board and tonneau cover install ! Unheard of service. Novick was the only dealer that had a truck equipped how I wanted it. An OD green was in their stock and that one would have taken me home if equipped my way.
My 2006 4x4 RAM 2500HD Cummins trade is still on their lot... Somebody must buy this awesome truck.!

 

[IRSmart]

Having added weight in the back while off roading isn't necessarily bad. Helps with mud and snow, but yes airing down will help also. I've had to load the back of my truck with a couple bodies when I got into some really bad red clay mud and had my tires at 30psi.

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Depends on what kinds of off-roading you’re doing. These rigs are heavy enough, I wouldn’t want to go adding much more weight to them. Although I am the exception, not the rule when it comes to curb weight, as I typically hit the trails weighing in around 8,500 lbs. And I especially would not have wanted a pallet loaded with bricks in the bed of my truck at Moab!

 

[SkeeterBait]

I couldn't agree with you more! My truck will NEVER see a situation like this. I'm well entertained just watching somebody challenge their equipment. It is amazing how capable these PW's are.

 

[SeppW]

I'm liking the payload set up, but I'm liking the front end loader tractor. Does that have the drive deck for mowing and other attachments; back hoe, plow, disc, etc? I was thinking about a Kubota, for a long time. I like Deere too.

 

[olyelr]

Depends on what kinds of off-roading you’re doing. These rigs are heavy enough, I wouldn’t want to go adding much more weight to them. Although I am the exception, not the rule when it comes to curb weight, as I typically hit the trails weighing in around 8,500 lbs. And I especially would not have wanted a pallet loaded with bricks in the bed of my truck at Moab!

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Damn smartypants, what a great shot!