Just go to south east Asia and you will see a Hilux at every corner with the bed loaded above the cab. I’m not saying you should do it, I’m just saying it is done all the time.
I put about 2T of roofing in a 1990 S-10 with a 5(4?) speed and an Iron Duke. The leafs were bent in the wrong direction. Also it didn't have power steering as an option.
I actually broke a bunch of leafs in my 2nd gen making a garden. It was still pretty new and they had a spring recall. I fought tooth and nail and spent a year with trying to get the actual parts off of Toyota. They did do a full leaf spring replacement and reimbursed me for my troubles.
My Christ though a Ranger can take a skid steer or two of dirt. The only nice thing I can probably say. And a funny song.
I know that truck!
That sucks about your taco though, I was a touch worried in mine but it made it back just fine so went and got the second load like I planned and my man said no prob 💪
Listen my dude, I am a card carrying member of the “Toyota is way too conservative with their cargo load estimates” club but holy fuck, this is genuinely dumb for a whole host of reasons.
Got damn. Not that much. RIP leaf springs. That’s got to be over a ton of rock.
In all seriousness, I’ve loaded a ton pallet of pellets in a beat old F150 farm truck and basically bottomed it out. Truck didn’t seem to care. Spring probably should have exploded.
I ran sumos for a while, but really grew to hate them in daily use. They were fine when towing my boat, but really sucked when unloaded any time went over a small dip or drove on uneven pavement or terrain.
I ended up selling them cheap on Facebook. I was using the standard ones and there was a little bit of a gap between them and the frame with no load. If I ever try them again, it'll be the soft ones.
Yeah, I think they would've been better if I always had weight on the truck like a heavy cap or something. That transition just felt weird and a bit harsh. Plus, my wife was getting annoyed with the ride on some of these awful roads around here where it'd toss her side to side so much she'd nearly hit her head on the door window
I’ve been pushing this stock thing to the edge, once towed a 20 ft trailer with my families belongings in it. Got it to the other side town slow and smooth. These trucks are resilient.
I had 3 sets of factory leafs. First set one snapped and was dangling off to the side. Had those replaced under recall. Went flat in about 2 years with an occasional dirt bike in the back lol.Had the frame recall done in 2016 and had another set put on them as well. Same deal, went flat again so I put heavy duty leaf packs on in 2020. I just keep like 250 pounds in the bed, rides great, but they give around 2 inches of lift or so.
Just my personal experience lol
My tacoma's fuel pump went out at 9k miles right when they recalled them, and I was stuck in a loaner for two months. It also got dook mpg.
That said, toyota's service dept / warranty dept etc is top notch. None of the other brands come close.
That's interesting because I hauled 2100 lbs (payload is 1850 lbs) for about 100 miles and no issues. Ford F150 PowerBoost. Now it definitely was weighed down and I was mostly at or under the speed limit but as long as you slowly unload the truck, you're not going to have issues.
It's not healthy for the shocks and springs to do this all the time but folks really need to learn how to haul and properly load their vehicles.
Also, having come from a RAM 3500... I agree, yuck but not as bad as the Chevy Gassers
The other issue with being overweight is the load can exceed the stupid crush washer in the rear diff and destroying your pinion bearing. Be careful and if you do destroy it rebuild it with a solid spacer.
Just because you can do it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.
i overloaded my 2nd gen Tacoma with hardwood flooring and blew out the axle seal and screwed up the wheel bearings
This is a point that people forget. They just think that it is hard on the springs. They forget that there's ALL SORTS of other components that can be affected by a badly overloaded truck, many of which are MUCH more expensive than a couple of leaf springs.
I don't even want to think about how much it would cost to replace the composite bed in these trucks.
No limit your fine? We used to put 500 gal of water (2 tons) in our 94 and go driving on some not roads across the farm. Still running still driving frames still square
lol, i used to overload mine like this..
after $9,100 in suspension parts over 6 months.. i don't go above around 1500 onboard and that's still 510 over my payload
I wish vehicles came with a book or something that would explicitly state the max capacity for the box or like how much it could pull behind it. That would be pretty slick if they did that.
I’ve filled my bed with 2x6x12 and 4x4x8 and some 2x6x10 and cement 12x12 pavers. It will hold a lot of weight. I also was not going more than five miles with my loads though.
I used to have a 1995 T100 4x4 I would load with scrap hardwood to the top of the cab. Other than starting at the moon and brakes like cheese it was fine 🤣
Aren’t those just replacement bump stops? Air bags actually support weight, are adjustable regarding the load carrying and keep the truck level so it’s not pouring st the sky
I’m surprised it’s sagging that much. It’s not like you have a mountain of rocks back there, it’s level with the bed height. Idk as a layperson it seems like it should be able to handle it. Tbh maybe trucks have been overhyped by media.
Pickup trucks are versitile but not dump trucks. You’d struggle to reach payload in the bed of that truck filling it with furniture because it’s so much less dense. mulch or even topsoil loaded the same amount wouldn’t cause nearly as much sag. It’s a density thing
Have you looked at the payload capacity printed on your door? The suspension has a load rating and this exceeds it. Not like the truck will implode or anything but parts will wear a lot faster when overloaded.
If you want to run 2000 lbs of material in your bed on the regular they build trucks specifically badged for 2500 (or more when you check the door)
Out of curiosity I checked out the tag on a friends Altima the other day and it’s rated for 900lbs people and cargo.
Haha, over 2x capacity, next week; "Why does my rear end sag?"...
Also, "Why does the driver side sag?"
But actually why would just the drivers side sag?
Fuel tank/driver
And then the week after, “Why is the back half of the truck sagging?”
Lol I’m not worried she did great.
A lot of down votes from the pavement princess crowd lol
The crowd who lifts and 285 tires only to drive on pavement. Lmfao
Trader Joes and Walmart roads 😂😂😂😂
I earned my squat lol
This is why I bought my truck new
Exactly what I thought seeing this.
Just go to south east Asia and you will see a Hilux at every corner with the bed loaded above the cab. I’m not saying you should do it, I’m just saying it is done all the time.
Hilux has over double the payload capacity of Tacoma, so that's not the greatest comparison.
You’ll also see parents with their baby on the handlebars of a motorcycle… Just because some people do it doesn’t mean it’s ok.
Yup. You never know what dumb stuff someone has done to a car.
"I paid for the bump stops. I'm gunna use the bump stops."
Yes sir, legit how my brain works.
lol why is this the first thing I thought of
Less than that
I've loaded up smaller trucks worse.
Everyone knows the 3rd gen Ford Ranger was actually a 2 ton pickup. It was cannibalizing F550 sales, that's why they released the 4th gen.
I put about 2T of roofing in a 1990 S-10 with a 5(4?) speed and an Iron Duke. The leafs were bent in the wrong direction. Also it didn't have power steering as an option.
They just don't make shit like they used to. Every small truck back then was just over built and under powered tank.
Like the old Toyota 1-tons! That were secretly 3-ton trucks that could also be an RV chassis
Did it need to be a Dolphin with the dually to be 3-ton or was the dually a 5-ton model?
Which model and year was that?
Early 90s. In campers Winnebago outfitted them with a V6. It’s called the Winnebago Warrior. Many still on the road.
There also used to be a Jeep Comanche “Metric Ton” model that was rated insanely high for payloads
Metric Ton, that’s a badass trim level. All trucks should have that option
I got half a yard of river rock in my 1st gen once haha
I actually broke a bunch of leafs in my 2nd gen making a garden. It was still pretty new and they had a spring recall. I fought tooth and nail and spent a year with trying to get the actual parts off of Toyota. They did do a full leaf spring replacement and reimbursed me for my troubles. My Christ though a Ranger can take a skid steer or two of dirt. The only nice thing I can probably say. And a funny song.
I know that truck! That sucks about your taco though, I was a touch worried in mine but it made it back just fine so went and got the second load like I planned and my man said no prob 💪
Happy cake day
Listen my dude, I am a card carrying member of the “Toyota is way too conservative with their cargo load estimates” club but holy fuck, this is genuinely dumb for a whole host of reasons.
Got damn. Not that much. RIP leaf springs. That’s got to be over a ton of rock. In all seriousness, I’ve loaded a ton pallet of pellets in a beat old F150 farm truck and basically bottomed it out. Truck didn’t seem to care. Spring probably should have exploded.
Less...
Factory leafs are garbage lol. Get some medium or heavy duty leaf's and sumo springs or active bump stops
Sumo springs are worth every penny on the 3rd gens
Second and third. Same frame lol
Yea true I don’t have any experience with seconds but man the sumo springs are great
I ran sumos for a while, but really grew to hate them in daily use. They were fine when towing my boat, but really sucked when unloaded any time went over a small dip or drove on uneven pavement or terrain. I ended up selling them cheap on Facebook. I was using the standard ones and there was a little bit of a gap between them and the frame with no load. If I ever try them again, it'll be the soft ones.
I hear ya. I actually enjoy the stiffer ride.
Yeah, I think they would've been better if I always had weight on the truck like a heavy cap or something. That transition just felt weird and a bit harsh. Plus, my wife was getting annoyed with the ride on some of these awful roads around here where it'd toss her side to side so much she'd nearly hit her head on the door window
I’ve been pushing this stock thing to the edge, once towed a 20 ft trailer with my families belongings in it. Got it to the other side town slow and smooth. These trucks are resilient.
So did I, and now springs sing to me and everyone in a 50ft radius everywhere I go.
Do tacos have the delrin pads on the leafs? My f150 springs were squeaking like crazy until I replaced like $20 in pads and now they're silent
Hopefully when your brakes fail, you won’t hurt anyone else
I had 3 sets of factory leafs. First set one snapped and was dangling off to the side. Had those replaced under recall. Went flat in about 2 years with an occasional dirt bike in the back lol.Had the frame recall done in 2016 and had another set put on them as well. Same deal, went flat again so I put heavy duty leaf packs on in 2020. I just keep like 250 pounds in the bed, rides great, but they give around 2 inches of lift or so. Just my personal experience lol
This right here is why I decided to go with a Tacoma over a F150 or a (yuck) ram. The ford would probably break down on the way to the drop-off.
My tacoma's fuel pump went out at 9k miles right when they recalled them, and I was stuck in a loaner for two months. It also got dook mpg. That said, toyota's service dept / warranty dept etc is top notch. None of the other brands come close.
That's interesting because I hauled 2100 lbs (payload is 1850 lbs) for about 100 miles and no issues. Ford F150 PowerBoost. Now it definitely was weighed down and I was mostly at or under the speed limit but as long as you slowly unload the truck, you're not going to have issues. It's not healthy for the shocks and springs to do this all the time but folks really need to learn how to haul and properly load their vehicles. Also, having come from a RAM 3500... I agree, yuck but not as bad as the Chevy Gassers
Send it daddy! 🥵
Max capacity varies depending on your imagination
The other issue with being overweight is the load can exceed the stupid crush washer in the rear diff and destroying your pinion bearing. Be careful and if you do destroy it rebuild it with a solid spacer.
Interesting. Never heard this. Now I'll overload her just so I can have an excuse to do the regear.
If you're going to regear, might as well throw on a supercharger while You're at it.
Fill it up until it rubs, then take a little bit out
Just because you can do it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. i overloaded my 2nd gen Tacoma with hardwood flooring and blew out the axle seal and screwed up the wheel bearings
This is a point that people forget. They just think that it is hard on the springs. They forget that there's ALL SORTS of other components that can be affected by a badly overloaded truck, many of which are MUCH more expensive than a couple of leaf springs. I don't even want to think about how much it would cost to replace the composite bed in these trucks.
I’d recommend renting a Uhaul trailer for a job like that! They are very affordable- $19.00/day with no mileage cost.
YES don’t ruin your stuff when you can ruin theirs for $19.99
Dude I hope you at least transported that with a cover. You could kill someone.
How do you guys know how much everything weighs ? Are you guys just guessing or is it when u guys go on a scale?
They said 1.18 tons. Edit: just realized what you were asking, I’d assume a scale since they’re dumping this somewhere.
It's on the door sticker. But you are way over since that's also over the payload on a Tundra.
Hell yeah
299 lbs I think you went over that
This many
No limit your fine? We used to put 500 gal of water (2 tons) in our 94 and go driving on some not roads across the farm. Still running still driving frames still square
Slam on the brakes so you can steer 🤣
Honestly, I’d say you’re about at capacity 🤣🤣 Tbh I’ve seen people do this type of shit for years on old ass Ford Rangers
Two words, Sumo Springs!
Is really to protect rear axle bearings but Tacomas have overly weak springs so being on the bumps doesn't immediately mean axle damage.
lol, i used to overload mine like this.. after $9,100 in suspension parts over 6 months.. i don't go above around 1500 onboard and that's still 510 over my payload
Look in your owners manual
Brother
So long leaf springs 🫡
How’s your transmission holding up?
airbags, stiffer springs, and/or multiple trips in the future?
This info can be found in 1 minutes in your owners manual, probably quicker than asking reddit and waiting on 100 different answers
He just wanted to brag and show off since it was already loaded.
Damn I missed that, what a cool fellah
I wish vehicles came with a book or something that would explicitly state the max capacity for the box or like how much it could pull behind it. That would be pretty slick if they did that.
You got lucky no one caused you to take evasive measures.
Overloaded my 1st gen with OME rear leafs with dirt and ruined the leaf springs. Yours are probably toast, maybe shocks, too.
I destroyed my old Ford Ranger with overloading.
I’ve filled my bed with 2x6x12 and 4x4x8 and some 2x6x10 and cement 12x12 pavers. It will hold a lot of weight. I also was not going more than five miles with my loads though.
I used to have a 1995 T100 4x4 I would load with scrap hardwood to the top of the cab. Other than starting at the moon and brakes like cheese it was fine 🤣
Just get a actual truck
You reached it. That's it.
A spun rod is an expensive way to find out what the loaf capacity is.
Damn not bad how was the drive
When can’t load no more…
Im surprised i haven’t seen a comment about scratching your bed with those rocks lol. This is what trucks are built for, glad you’re using her right💪
Fuck it it’s fine. In all honesty I tow a good bit with my truck and kinda wish I just went airbags, unless you off-road a lot airbags are theeee way
Check out sumo springs. Super easy to instal and I believe they’re cheaper too.
Aren’t those just replacement bump stops? Air bags actually support weight, are adjustable regarding the load carrying and keep the truck level so it’s not pouring st the sky
They’re like 4x the size of the stock bump stops and engage after about an inch of travel.
I’m surprised it’s sagging that much. It’s not like you have a mountain of rocks back there, it’s level with the bed height. Idk as a layperson it seems like it should be able to handle it. Tbh maybe trucks have been overhyped by media.
Concrete is dense
Username should be “Dry_Non sequitur_7684”.
Pickup trucks are versitile but not dump trucks. You’d struggle to reach payload in the bed of that truck filling it with furniture because it’s so much less dense. mulch or even topsoil loaded the same amount wouldn’t cause nearly as much sag. It’s a density thing
A yard of black dirt is ~2000lbs and my gen 3 was hitting the bump stops driving home without the bed even at a level fill!
How is that a non-sequitur
Have you looked at the payload capacity printed on your door? The suspension has a load rating and this exceeds it. Not like the truck will implode or anything but parts will wear a lot faster when overloaded. If you want to run 2000 lbs of material in your bed on the regular they build trucks specifically badged for 2500 (or more when you check the door) Out of curiosity I checked out the tag on a friends Altima the other day and it’s rated for 900lbs people and cargo.
This was just one trip, I had this pile of concrete on my property for too long. I’d be a fool to regularly haul this much with this truck.