Loading ramps?
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Loading ramps?
What are people using that works?
i would love to have a set of the OE ones (HC3Z-99286F56-D), but they seem to be on Global Intergalactic Backorder. (My local store has had my order and my money for two plus months, with no parts in sight.) I like them because they securely latch onto the tailgate and won’t kick out.
i would love to have a set of the OE ones (HC3Z-99286F56-D), but they seem to be on Global Intergalactic Backorder. (My local store has had my order and my money for two plus months, with no parts in sight.) I like them because they securely latch onto the tailgate and won’t kick out.
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Doesn't help but if I were to get some I would also be looking for the OEM ramps for the same reason you stated. I have seen aftermarket ones that also attach to the tailgate but the OEM seemed to be nicer.
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I have these.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Carry-On-Tr...amp/1000875464
They rest on the tailgate lip and each have a strap that is secured to the trailer hitch (or trailer chain attachment point) to keep them from slipping. They work fine and are not too heavy.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Carry-On-Tr...amp/1000875464
They rest on the tailgate lip and each have a strap that is secured to the trailer hitch (or trailer chain attachment point) to keep them from slipping. They work fine and are not too heavy.
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I’ve seen those as well, and just like most things these days they seem to be NLA. How are you storing them in the truck when not in use?
I really need to figure out a working solution before race season starts.
I really need to figure out a working solution before race season starts.
I have these.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Carry-On-Tr...amp/1000875464
They rest on the tailgate lip and each have a strap that is secured to the trailer hitch (or trailer chain attachment point) to keep them from slipping. They work fine and are not too heavy.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Carry-On-Tr...amp/1000875464
They rest on the tailgate lip and each have a strap that is secured to the trailer hitch (or trailer chain attachment point) to keep them from slipping. They work fine and are not too heavy.
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Section179... I love those ramps.
I've used Harbor Freight curved. They work fine. I've had a 700lb golf cart on them with no creaking or anything. I'm not a huge HF fan, but they seem fine. Truck is so tall that loading on flat ground is not really an option unless you have really long ramps though.
I've used Harbor Freight curved. They work fine. I've had a 700lb golf cart on them with no creaking or anything. I'm not a huge HF fan, but they seem fine. Truck is so tall that loading on flat ground is not really an option unless you have really long ramps though.
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Got these for my Tacoma. Worked well. Haven't used them on the Super Duty yet. I really like that they fold up.
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-ft-x...air-96513.html
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I strap them to the Cable Link cleats, but that solution isn’t great.
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From: prince george, bc canada
I managed to get a set of factory ramps and they are very nice for sure. What I really like is that they dont damage the top of the tailgate like many aftermarket ramps do when they dig into the plastic lip. I would try to order a set from your local dealer. My dealer up in canada has a set hanging on the wall.
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I use these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Metaltec...R008/311913677
Very solid. If you want to see them before buying I think this is the same ones that Home Depot tool rentals rent out. I ordered and returned two other sets of ramps before liking these. The other were death traps and flexed so much. I can walk up these pulling a 250lb aerator without concern (other than my ability to pull it up the ramps)
The longer the ramps you can get and deal with the better. The tailgate height on these pickups doesn't make using ramps easy. A hoist that goes in the receiver might be a safer option depending on what your looking to load and unload.
Very solid. If you want to see them before buying I think this is the same ones that Home Depot tool rentals rent out. I ordered and returned two other sets of ramps before liking these. The other were death traps and flexed so much. I can walk up these pulling a 250lb aerator without concern (other than my ability to pull it up the ramps)
The longer the ramps you can get and deal with the better. The tailgate height on these pickups doesn't make using ramps easy. A hoist that goes in the receiver might be a safer option depending on what your looking to load and unload.
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Do you know or can you measure - is that 96" including the end plates or the actual ramp length?
I use these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Metaltec...R008/311913677
Very solid. If you want to see them before buying I think this is the same ones that Home Depot tool rentals rent out. I ordered and returned two other sets of ramps before liking these. The other were death traps and flexed so much. I can walk up these pulling a 250lb aerator without concern (other than my ability to pull it up the ramps)
The longer the ramps you can get and deal with the better. The tailgate height on these pickups doesn't make using ramps easy. A hoist that goes in the receiver might be a safer option depending on what your looking to load and unload.
Very solid. If you want to see them before buying I think this is the same ones that Home Depot tool rentals rent out. I ordered and returned two other sets of ramps before liking these. The other were death traps and flexed so much. I can walk up these pulling a 250lb aerator without concern (other than my ability to pull it up the ramps)
The longer the ramps you can get and deal with the better. The tailgate height on these pickups doesn't make using ramps easy. A hoist that goes in the receiver might be a safer option depending on what your looking to load and unload.