>1/2 ton is a misnomer......your chev has a door sticker with a GVW, say
>6800lbs. That means your truck PLUS payload cannot exceed 6800lbs. Your
>truck probably weighs about 5250-5400 depending on the options, PW, PL etc,
>leaving you a payload of 1400 or so. Check your glovebox stamp and your
>driver's door post and you will see a GVW stamp.
>
>The guy next door in Colo. used to put an M3 in the back of his Ford 3/4ton
>and drive to the
>backcountry to hunt with it, drag the bighorn sheep out the 3miles or so to
>the truck (didn't like the M3's ride on the road)
>Mike
>Out Here
>
>
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>Jim Rice wrote:
>
>> I can't help but wonder how a jeep is supposed to fit in a regular
>> pick-up truck. Aside from the physical dimensions, the weight is also
>> something of an issue. A GPW weighs in around 2200 (without looking in
>> the TM). My Chevy truck at only a half-ton would be badly overloaded.
>>
>> Seems unless you have a one ton with a flat bed, I just don't see it
>> happening. I will have to look more closely tomorrow.
>>
>> As for jeeps in 2-1/2 tons, I have done it for three years now to get to
>> shows around the SW Oklahoma area. Easily done and improves the ride.
>> Seems like it doesn't make any difference in the M54 five ton though!
>>
>> Jim Rice
>>
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