[Shotimes] OT: Weight Limit in Trunk?

[Jim and Debbie Leyden]

I would think that the limiting factor would be the rear upper strut mounts
(based on personal experience) but you should be able to load it according
to the cars capacity plate.
While the spare tire cover will warp if overloaded, that can be cured by
putting a piece of 1/2" plywood over it to help distribute and support the
weight.  And remember to increase pressure in the tires to compensate for
the greater load.

Jim
'93 MTX



-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ron Childs
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 1:35 AM
To: Kevin M. Bisch, Pharm.D.; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] OT: Weight Limit in Trunk?


I would check the GVW inside the driver's door, do a few mental
calculations, then stuff in as many as will fit. I think the tires are the
main limitation, but for a few miles, they should be fine. Try to keep it
under 130.

-Ron Childs   '91


"Kevin M. Bisch, Pharm.D." <kevin624@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
Kinda OT...

Need to pick up some heavy stuff from Homeless Depot. About an 8 mile ride
door
to door. Will be using my Lincoln LS V8. What do you think is a reasonable
maximum weight (evenly distributed) that I should stay under? We're talking
concrete blocks here.... is 600 lbs. unreasonable? I would imagine the max.
weight would be equal to that of an SHO or greater, considering the better
build quality and V8 engine, no?

Thanks for any insight.

--Kevin
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