hey, wondering if any of you know what the curb weight is on a 2003 2500HD 6.0 CC SB 4x4 stocker would be? How can I find out my exact weight? The local quarries won't let me drive onto their scales. I run sandbags in the rear during winter, and I'm looking to figure out the right amount to sandbags to run based on tire footprint and such. Sick of the trial and error method, plus I don't seem to keep my trucks for more than a year or so.

Currently, I've got about 415-450 pounds in my toolbox, and 360 pounds in sandbags up against the tailgate. I'm running 285/75/R16's on 16x8 wheels. Trxus MT's and I usually run in 2-hi until I have to submit. In WI, so weather changes like crazy. Any help/suggestions would be great! Thanks.:grd:

My only suggestion would be to move those sandbags from against the tailgate and put them just over or just in front of the rear axle.
While putting the weight back that far will add the most weight to the rear axle, it will come at the cost of loosing a little steerage and control up front.

I'd stick to the trial and error method of figuring your weight. Just add enough so that you feel that you have a comfortable weight on the rear end to keep it from breaking free. Too much extra weight makes it harder to stop. IMHO, your 400+ pounds of tools in the box should be more than enough to keep the back end from feeling too light.

scales. Second, call the local PD that has a D.O.T. unit. They just might let you use their portable scales if they need to train someone or check them for calibration. It's free to call both and all they can say is no. :)

Steve

Weight wise, you are pretty close to what I have in my bed ( 10- 60# sandbags, two pails of deicer and truck chains for four wheels plus some tools) about 800# total. And our vehicles are nearly identical. Maybe I'm a little heavier in the front than you (8.1L/Allison)

Curb weight? Check the GM site:

http://www.gmc.com/sierra/specsDimension.jsp?vehicle=2500hd

I have been happy with the truck's performance on snow while in 2WD- 4 new Geolander tires help a lot. I have ballast in the bed for general traction and to help balance out the 9' Fisher plow.

However, I do have the weight spread out over the entire bed. 5 sandbags laid flat ahead of the wheels, 5 laid flat between the wheels and the pails & chain box secured behind the wheels. Just my own preference- less rearward weight to come flying forward in the event of an accident. But that would probably prove to be faulty logic in real life.

Good luck
John

Find a grain elevator, around here they advertise custom weighing for $5.00.