Going over curbs

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Mar 22, 2016 | 04:55 PM

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ligito

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You can use a 2x4, or cut something into a wedge shape, to allow you to ease up gently, over the curb.
I use some of those round edge landscape timbers, like these.
Landscape Timber Cherrytone (Common: 8 ft.; Actual: 96 in.)-7400001030408000 - The Home Depot

Mar 22, 2016 | 05:34 PM

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speakerfritz

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why not lay a 2X4 first and use it as a step

Mar 22, 2016 | 05:35 PM

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Tedster9

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A temporary ramp can be built up with asphalt patch material. Our municipal golf course does this every year during the amateur open.

Mar 23, 2016 | 07:32 AM

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tsw902

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 82_F100_300Six

Do it gently but deliberately. You don't want to be in the throttle part way loading up the converter with the wheels chocked for any time so get on with it.
I have a few funny (not at the time)

instances of running over curbs I didn't see at 30+ mph.

Been there done that. Needless to say I had to purchase a new pack of underwear 😶

Jul 28, 2020 | 11:35 PM

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F350_camper

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so in my 4x4 F350 I need to get up a 9" curb (but only up. the road is level with the top)

i was going to creep up it in 4x4 LO.

would straight on be best? or at a slight angle? serious question.

Jul 29, 2020 | 07:44 AM

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senix

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I would do slight angle. 4hi is what I would use and ease it up one wheel at a time. Nice and easy won't require a wheel alignment.

Jul 29, 2020 | 07:45 AM

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speakerfritz

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I would carry 6 4x4’s 2 feet wide and stack then to make a ramp

i would be concerned about slinking ment problems to be going on those curds head on.