MaxxHaul 80439 Aluminum Ramp Top Kit
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Child labor is scarce these days, which explains why it takes so long.
I cut mine to the length I desired.
It didn't take nearly as long as I had anticipated (2 weeks from order to delivery).
It didn't take nearly as long as I expected (about two weeks from order to delivery).
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If you follow the instructions to the letter, you'll have a great time with this kit. The only changes I would make are to bevel cut the installation end of the 2x8 board 15 degrees (see photo), which will eliminate any gaps, to use Loctite before tightening the nuts, and to use a grinder to shorten the bolts' excess length. I added eyebolts to the bottom of each board so that I could secure them to my pickup truck's hitch.
They are ideal for making ramps for your pickup; if you have never made ramps before, measure from the bed of your truck down to the ground and multiply that measurement by four. That is the length of your ramps. Each time, it works.
Comes with bolts, self-adhesive rubber pads (to protect chrome or painted surfaces), and drop-in securing pins, just like other aluminum ramp tops, but at a much lower price. br>I used my own galvanized bolts and washers, as well as 'nylock' nuts, and bevel cut 2x8 studs at a 16o angle (yes, 16 degrees, not 15 degrees as others have suggested), then belt sanded flush. You don't have to do this; the instructions show that a 2x8 stud with a straight end cut can have a large gap between the aluminum and still meet load specifications. br>The reduced number of securing pins (with cotter pin holes) may or may not be useful - I'll be using them because they fit between the chrome bumper gap and the car body on my vehicle. br>I'm satisfied; for what I load, I prefer wood studs to aluminum or steel ramps - They are less expensive, extremely strong, cause less damage when moved, and are simple to replace or cut to custom lengths.
The carriage bolts were excessively long, but they were a reasonable choice; the issue arose when they were paired with a lock nut. The carriage bolt turns well before the shoulder of the bolt can be drawn into the wood due to the resistance in the lock nut that prevents it from coming loose. Even if you hammer the carriage bolt into the wood, the resistance of the lock nut will still cause the carriage bolt to twist before the nut can be tightened. The ramps were put together in a matter of minutes after I replaced the provided carriage bolts/lock nuts with my own carriage bolts and conventional nuts. I'm sure different hardware would have been provided if the product's manufacturer had attempted to assemble it.
These ramp aprons are fantastic. They're not, however. Because they aren't angled properly, you must either use a very long ramp (far longer than you need for a dirt bike) or the lip will not sit flat on the truck/trailer bed. When you unload the bike, the tire does not roll over the lip, but instead pushes it back, causing the ramp to fall off. It's a pity, because these ramp tops are extremely durable. They're well-made and inexpensive. br>For the record, I ended up cutting a full inch off the lip to keep it closer to my trailer bed, and I also bent it just a little bit (it took a lot of convincing with a large hammer), so now - Despite its flaws - At the very least, it's functional.
These are inexpensive, simple to set up, and assisted me in loading a nearly 300-pound snowblower into my truck. However, the manual states that these must be secured to the truck, but it does not specify how or provide a method for doing so. I installed shot lag screws in the underside of my 2 x 8, and then used bungee cords to secure the ramps to the truck.
I ended up purchasing a second set of these because I liked them so much. I installed the first set on a set of 2" X 8" boards, which is how they're supposed to be used. Though the original purpose was to drive a lawn tractor up on them so I could easily access the blades, I'm surprised at how often I use them now. (No, it's not one of those fancy 'drive over' units; it's a cheap lawn tractor. ) Everything went smoothly. I use them a lot more than I expected to load and unload heavy items from the SUV. The aluminum kit is simple to put together and extremely durable. Neighbors unexpectedly borrow these from time to time. br>br>I bought a second set, cut them in half, and mounted them on 2" X 4" boards that I use in pairs to move lighter loads around, usually in and out of a crawl space that is half of a basement.
Great hardware for building a rampbr>I needed a ramp to get things out of our shed that weren't too heavy and to make my life easier.
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