Towing Chains/Strap Questions--Video Clip Too - Page 2

sos · #11 03-23-2009, 11:42 PM

Bring your jeep to a transfer station and get it weighed, that way you know exactly how much it is.

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RodeoRamCowgirl · #12 03-23-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sos

Bring your jeep to a transfer station and get it weighed, that way you know exactly how much it is.

haha - I'll try to talk to the b/f in doing it for his Jeep - cause it aint mine and I cant drive a stick - but he said he will teach me...

--Cow-Chick--

newuser · #13 03-24-2009, 12:05 AM

I'd stay away from metal decks. They get slicker than snot when wet.

For tie downs, I'd go 4 8' grade 70 chains w/ grab hooks.
Or up grade your chains w/ ends like so....

4 Ratchet Style Load Binders (these won't bust ya in the jaw)

Here's mine.

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RodeoRamCowgirl · #14 03-24-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by newuser

I'd stay away from metal decks. They get slicker than snot when wet.

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I like the trailer that you have, the only reason that I had the metal in my thoughts is the possible warping of the wood... you ever had that issue?

--Cow-Chick--

SeVeReDiStOrTiOn · #15 03-24-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sos

Bring your jeep to a transfer station and get it weighed, that way you know exactly how much it is.

While you're there weigh your cobalt...doubt it curbs more than 3000 soaking wet.

HammerZ71 · #16 03-24-2009, 12:59 AM

The Rubicon has a dry weight of just barely over 4k pounds with a manual tranny, even modded to the hilt, it will NOT be an issue with a Ram... But I'd still get the gears and especially the air bags...

newuser · #17 03-24-2009, 01:00 AM

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possible warping of the wood... you ever had that issue?

No, not so far (3yrs). They do shrink and swell a little depending on the season we're in.

hemiguy0302 · #18 03-24-2009, 01:28 AM

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No, not so far (3yrs). They do shrink and swell a little depending on the season we're in.

yeah the rain on those metal decks = brutal. I ended up with a minor concussion from the fall and head slam that ensued. If you were to go metal deck have it bed lined that made it way better.