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General Sport Trac Discussion
Max weight on the tailgate
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<blockquote data-quote="Andy Cabrera" data-source="post: 1027211" data-attributes="member: 67579"><p>How much weight can my 2002 tailgate hold?</p><p></p><p>Here is my scenario. I need to transport an 850 lbs Winchester gun safe in the bed. I know the bed can handle it. My question is because to load the safe, I have to tip it towards the tailgate then lift the bottom with a jack (pivoting on the tailgate) until it is horizontal. Then slide it into the bed. I did transport this safe with a 1993 Dakota with no issue. ALSO since the bed on the ST is 10" shorter than the safe, this trip will be done with the ST tailgate down & the safe strapped to the bed with the cage in place. The tailgate will not really be supporting the safe during the trip but I need to know if the tailgate will hold the wight when loading.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I did load a Honda CB750 on it using ramps on the tailgate once so I'm kind of confident but I want to get second opinions.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks guys. I appreciate the help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy Cabrera, post: 1027211, member: 67579"] How much weight can my 2002 tailgate hold? Here is my scenario. I need to transport an 850 lbs Winchester gun safe in the bed. I know the bed can handle it. My question is because to load the safe, I have to tip it towards the tailgate then lift the bottom with a jack (pivoting on the tailgate) until it is horizontal. Then slide it into the bed. I did transport this safe with a 1993 Dakota with no issue. ALSO since the bed on the ST is 10" shorter than the safe, this trip will be done with the ST tailgate down & the safe strapped to the bed with the cage in place. The tailgate will not really be supporting the safe during the trip but I need to know if the tailgate will hold the wight when loading. I did load a Honda CB750 on it using ramps on the tailgate once so I'm kind of confident but I want to get second opinions. Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. [/QUOTE]
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