sar4x4 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 So I have access to several trucks, and trailers, yet sometimes I just use the tool I have at hand. 650 lbs. Load 1. Yesterday. She's sagged only 2-3 inches. Had a bunch of other crap in the car at the same time. House maintenance. Just the pay load. Unloaded last night. There's another 500 lb load in the car today. I'll unload it tonight and one more load tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 15 hours ago, sar4x4 said: So I have access to several trucks, and trailers, yet sometimes I just use the tool I have at hand. 650 lbs. Load 1. Yesterday. She's sagged only 2-3 inches. Had a bunch of other crap in the car at the same time. House maintenance. Just the pay load. Unloaded last night. There's another 500 lb load in the car today. I'll unload it tonight and one more load tomorrow. Looking at that makes my Back hurt, carrying the stones while hunched over the bumper and under the hatch to carry out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Yes, and I try to be VERY careful. I slide them to the edge, lift with the legs, etc. And for really big stuff, like moving my clothes dryer with underneath pedestal drawer down 4 steps, I use lots of cribbing/blocking and ramps and move things only inches at a time, and usually bear well under 100 lbs at a time. I sometimes wonder if that may be even too much for a spinal disc. I do less and less less as I get older, just in case the skeleton won't take the weight even if the muscles do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I do less and less less as I get older, just in case the skeleton won't take the weight even if the muscles do! I'm learning this concept, working the oil rigs has sure took its toll, now I'm not working the rigs I can feel it. Wrists , ankles and now the back. I'm starting to learn when to back off , there was a time when I grabbed a complete 350 engine minus the intake and carried it from the back of my truck and set it on the bench. Yes I know, stupid.... I wouldn't even consider wrapping my arms around it now, but my arms are smaller than they used to be too lol. Have to take care of yourself, ya only get one chance at it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Third and last load. I did not lift these alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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