Weighing down truck bed for traction???
 

the Scarab has been out twice and twice I have had to enlist the help of kids (usually about 6 HS kids) to get enough traction to pull out the Scarab. Is there any reason I should not get a flat 150 gallon poly tank to fill up near the back of the bed to weight down the back axle in the future. The truck is a F-250 Diesel.

You could do that, or just get some sand bags or cinder blocks, might be easier to manage. What shape are your tires in?

4x4? Its MANDATORY.

Wait til you try loading it during a slow period.......better pack a lunch!!!!

AMENNN:drink:

I always preferred sand as a ballast. You can always pour some on a slippery ramp for traction. ballast water doesn't work nearly as well.

I used stuff called Black Beauty. It was crushed coal slag- they sold it at body supply stores. Much sharper than sand- it was basically little chunks of broken glass. it ain't 4WD though- not close.

P.S. I always carried a 10K tow strap on the truck. Had a guy in a Taurus get me out- I had a C35 dually and a 38 Cig and it got me up. sometimes all you need is a little bit.

sand bags would be much safer than liquid. You could also try moving the bow stop forward 2-3 inches to get more tongue weight

I took the advise of this board and bought a new truck that would handle the job. While the 4x2's were better priced, I'm so glad I held out for the 4x4.

I can point you to my Ex's mother. If you don't mind the front wheels lifting off, then by all means throw her in the back. :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

OK I drive a Cadillas DTS and wife has a Navigator. I'm a CEO of a hospital and driving docs around in a F-250/350 4x4 just wont get it. the 4x2 F-250 is my Dads and I basically can use any time I need. The tires are in perfect shape... it does just need a "bit" of a push and either a couple HS kids of a hundred gallons of water seem to be ok.......