If you’ve landed on this page, you’re likely well aware of one of the disadvantages of an unloaded light-duty pickup truck: the lack of weight over the rear axle. A weight distribution in the realm of 50/50 (front/rear), or with a slight rear bias, is optimal for the handling and safety of a vehicle. A pickup truck however has a significant front weight bias when there’s no cargo in the bed or trailer being towed. So what is the best way to add weight to your truck bed?
Along with selecting the proper tires, adding weight (or ballast) is essential to increasing traction in rain, snow, or ice conditions, and when navigating off-road. Increased traction means a better chance of not getting stuck, increased control, and reduced braking distance.
Below we will summarize a few options on the market right now to add weight to your truck bed in an easy and secure way.