Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

Bed Size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 4, 2016 | 10:30 PM
  #16  
Conanski's Avatar
Conanski
FTE Legend
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 31,930
Likes: 1,499
From: Ottawa, Ontario
How do you get a car up on a trucks flatbed if the engine doesn't run? A lowrider trailer is sooooo much easier to get a car on and off without damaging it and if you mount a winch on the front it won't matter if the cars engine works or not.
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2016 | 11:16 PM
  #17  
arse_sidewards's Avatar
arse_sidewards
Laughing Gas
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 906
Likes: 119
Originally Posted by Conanski
How do you get a car up on a trucks flatbed if the engine doesn't run? A lowrider trailer is sooooo much easier to get a car on and off without damaging it and if you mount a winch on the front it won't matter if the cars engine works or not.
I know this might blow your mind but FYI, you can mount a winch to a flatbed.

If your ramps pin on to the bed you can jack them up once the back of the car is on them to get rid of the angle. Break-over angle is why ramp trucks exist. Tilt/dump flatbeds are a thing too. Actually, now that I think about it, a rusted out 1-ton dump body with frame and hydraulics would be a dirt cheap way to get 90% of what you need to build a pretty nice tilt flatbed

A flatbed truck can load/unload in a lot tighter places and can find parking a hell of a lot easier than anything with a trailer. Toll roads will cost a lot less too.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jabingb
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
0
Oct 2, 2016 02:49 PM
mrchips63
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
15
Feb 12, 2016 08:48 PM
mcali2
1957 - 1960 F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
May 21, 2014 11:38 AM
Wagion
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
34
Jan 27, 2011 06:43 PM
pur pony
2004 - 2008 F150
23
Aug 8, 2004 09:43 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:18 AM.

story-0
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-02 21:45:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-5
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE