What to haul to make ST's back end heavier

[Ruth M]

I have a 2002 Sport Trac, first time using it in the winter, and it is very light in the back end. What can I put in the back that would give me more weight. I know some put bags of sand, salt and even leave the back open to put snow in. Are there any things you can't put in the back that would make carrying it illegal? Having either patio stones or blocks against the law? If anyone has any suggestion please don't hesitate to reply. Thanks :grin:

 

[Keith S]

I would suggest using sand or kitty-litter, both can be used for added weight and traction.

 

[Jackson Ellis]

I would not use salt unless you have it in a fool-proof container. It's heavy for it's size, but any salt that gets out will wreak havoc after a winter of mixing with melting snow and running into cracks and crevices.

 

[Bruce Marcoux]

I find that 4 20lb sandbags works well to keep that ass end from sliding around. Also, ensure you have a good set of winter tires on.

 

[Richard L]

How about a Mother-in-Law?? :bwahaha:



...Rich

 

[TrainTrac]

I used to carry four 70lb bags of sand in my '04 ST's bed in the winter. Never had a problem with traction with them in the back.

 

[Dan Long]

Patio stones or blocks are going to slide around a lot and in the event of a crash or emergency braking could become projectiles, so I'd recommend not using them. Sand bags are probably the cheapest and safest. There's also a company that makes a rubber bladder that you fill with water to whatever weight you desire, link is below.

 

[Yardsale]

How about a Mother-in-Law??

I was going to suggest a cadaver, but this'll work, and in time ...



But ya - sand works, too (and it can be used later for those patio stones).

 

[Ruth M]

Thank you all for the replies. As for using my mother in law, it might work, since a coffin would be heavy enough. :bwahaha: Since she is buried far away LOL, I will use sand which most of you suggested.

 

[Richard Toms]

I always thought as just having the factory bed cover on was enough weight for the rear.

 

[Mark Stadnicki]

When I was stationed at Loring, ME, I'd carry snow in my little Mazda B2000. Melted away when you didn't need it anymore.

 

[John G]

With 4WD, I've never had a problem with traction in snow, with nothing at all in the bed.

 

[David Clary]

I have a friend who says the best things to haul in a truck is beer and ass.....:banana:

 

[Mark K 2]

Three bags of sand from Menard's. Crosslay between the wheelwells.

 

[bob k 2]

i used to carry 6-8 bags of dirt each was 50 pounds..in the spring i would just throw it in the garden..

 

[alex dougherty]

I used to carry 6 50lb bags, never had a problem

 

[alex dougherty]

I used to carry 6 50lb bags, never had a problem

 

[alex dougherty]

I used to carry 6 50lb bags, never had a problem