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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
Max weight on the tailgate
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<blockquote data-quote="Robert Hare" data-source="post: 1027234" data-attributes="member: 72442"><p>Here's a variation of the above 3/4" ply suggestion. Use the plywood, but let it hang out about 6" past the end of the tailgate. Park your truck where your going to load and build a short 2 x 4 wall under that overhang going from the ply to the ground. That way when you tilt the safe in, all the weight is transferred down to the ground/pavement. There won't be any weight on the tailgate. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Using just the plywood without the wall will still put most of the weight on the end of the tailgate. Even 3/4 will bend enough to put that weight on the tailgate. I wouldn't risk it. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robert Hare, post: 1027234, member: 72442"] Here's a variation of the above 3/4" ply suggestion. Use the plywood, but let it hang out about 6" past the end of the tailgate. Park your truck where your going to load and build a short 2 x 4 wall under that overhang going from the ply to the ground. That way when you tilt the safe in, all the weight is transferred down to the ground/pavement. There won't be any weight on the tailgate. Using just the plywood without the wall will still put most of the weight on the end of the tailgate. Even 3/4 will bend enough to put that weight on the tailgate. I wouldn't risk it. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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