400lb man in my ranger?

wakingtowinter · 05-10-2010, 09:08 PM

This is a serious question...it may sound funny but I have a co-worker who asks for a ride occasionally and he's a BIG guy. 400-450 lbs, and I'm wondering if it's safe for my ranger or if I'll roll it or something. It was definitely no problem when I had my powerstroke, but I have a 94 supercab 4.0 4x4 with a class 2 Skyjacker 6 inch lift and 31s (for now). I'm pretty sure this is not the most stable vehicle on the road and I'm seriously wondering if I can safely put a 450 lb passenger in the passenger seat. I'm 200 if that makes a difference.

Dweano · 05-10-2010, 09:09 PM

I'm sure you'll be fine. Just don't take corners at high speeds and stuff. The gas tank is on the driver side so that should even things out somewhat. Even so. I wouldn't worry

**-Nathan-** · 05-10-2010, 09:10 PM

Ive had 4 people in my truck with 6+ inches of lift on 33's...if you add up the weight, its something like 750 lbs, plus I have about 100 lbs of tools in my ext. cab. Im sure youd be fine.

fordman4x492 · 05-10-2010, 09:10 PM

tell him to walk home. i'm quite sure he could use the excercise. lol jk

Spitfire1975 · 05-10-2010, 09:10 PM

Any time you throw the center of gravity off you could roll it easier, but I wouldn't think an extra 200-250 lbs of net weight would make a difference. He alone driving the vehicle? probably a better chance.

So don't let him borrow your truck.

07rangerfx4lv2 · 05-10-2010, 09:10 PM

its fine, if your that worried put a few weights on your side in the bed of the truck

cody93 · 05-10-2010, 10:23 PM

id be worried more about him breaking ur seat than anything

v-8power · 05-10-2010, 10:54 PM

I worked with a guy who would actually charge money for the extra wear and tear on his vehicle, giving people rides home from work.

r1hatman · 05-10-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cody93

id be worried more about him breaking ur seat than anything

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**adsm08** · 05-10-2010, 11:35 PM

I'm with cody.

Think about the math here, you are 200 lbs yourself, your fuel is probably another 100 lbs. That is 300 lbs on the driver's side on a fuel tank.

Now you go put your 400 lb co-worker on the other side. When you balance it out that's like putting a 100 lb person in the passenger seat.

You won't be unbalanced, but you will be top-heavy. Take it slow in the corners and you will be fine.

low_five · 05-11-2010, 12:44 AM

when I had my vette with HUD and g-force meter, I could turn almost a g to the right with just me in it. when I went to the left, I could only do .94 g's. If I put my equal weight buddy in the passenger seat, I could do .97-.98 g's in both direction. so, if you put your buddy in there, you could probably do some mad left hand turns.

wakingtowinter · 05-11-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fordman4x492

tell him to walk home. i'm quite sure he could use the excercise. lol jk

haha yeah, but then he'd blow out a knee or a hip and put a guilt trip on me. I think the real trick to getting out of giving rides all the time is to just ride a motorcycle instead

Anyway sounds like I'll be okay, thanks for the help everyone

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Dweano Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saskatchewan! Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XL Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Driving/Off-Roading Posts: 964 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (1)	I'm sure you'll be fine. Just don't take corners at high speeds and stuff. The gas tank is on the driver side so that should even things out somewhat. Even so. I wouldn't worry
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