Have you ever driven over the ramps? Suggestions to making the process smooth?
880658
No, but I suppose it is possible given enough speed during the approach. Slow steady movement up the ramp allows the vehicle to feel the flat top surface and the stopping point. Hope this helps.
880659
Yes,but there way too low.For what you have to pay .I took 2x12s and made ramps out of them.The ramps I make look about the same as the Rhinos and cost about the same but there about twice as high.
880660
I use my left foot to feather the brakes (brake torque the engine) on and automatic transmissions. With a manual, just be ready to get off the gas and hit the brakes when you clear the incline. I have overrun them causing the ramp to tip and contact the undercarriage, and had to jack the vehicle to get the ramp out. Other than some gouges, no damage to the ramp.
880661
I've never driven over the ramps, no. I always have one foot on the brake, the other on the gas, when I'm driving up on these ramps. That, along with sticking my head out the window to watch where my wheels are on the ramps help me to stop before I go too far.
1825261
It should be not too bad to get over. Just put it in the high setting and tilt it back. If all fails you could just make a ramp with some boards.
1588114
You can drive over them without damage initially. I would not recommend it on a constant basis. These are plastic and would crack and be destroyed if runover repeatedly.
1450656
No problem to get on these ramps backing up. I put my 07' Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 truck on a set backwards, several times, to support the rear of my truck. They worked great until I tried to lift the front of my truck on them, that is when the pair collapsed under my 1/2 ton pickup truck.
1685102
Yeah, they can be a little slippery, but it depends on the ramps you connect these ends to. I attached them to untreated 2x6's and they get a little slippery in the rain or when equipment tires are wet, but I just slow down and take my time and I have no problems.
1521569
Not really. The base feet always end up hitting the next step before the wheels can pop up the prior one so I always have to use ramps
1771665
I'm not much of a hill bomber, but I have let my friends do it and they love it. I'd change the wheels and bearings before you do it, the stock wheels and bearings are pretty bad
144519
hmm well I used better bushings, and bearings. i started to get speed woble at about 40-45 mph. so safely? around 30-35 mph. Hope that helps!
513097
I do not, but it is very easy to assemble, not to mention that the instructions were really poor. Whatever you do, put non-skid paint or material on the ramp and the carrier.
942350
i used a coping saw to trip mine down. Go slow and use just a little pressure to keep it stationary.
1482828
I have noticed no difference in handling. It still "hugs" turns as before:-). Only complaint is from my wife, because I removed the running boards at the same time I added the leveling kit and now she has to "climb" into the Jeep.
1590820
Amazing. I feel that the wheels are what squeek. I proved that by grabbing the wheels and sliding them against their typical path. I can tell that the path is not straight back and fourth on the tracks too. I suspect that the loosening of the handles will 'free up' the tension so they run smoothly. It drives me bonkers.
1446242
Not really. I just stuff something in between to increase the friction. It kind of works but still moves once in a while.
2263764
I hope you were able to get your wheels on. All of these comments are perfect instructions. Good luck!
1406397
I've never tried this, but I imagine if the steps were a fairly shallow rise and just a few of them at a time, you could go over them. If the steps are steep you may have trouble going over them w/o dumping your payload. The cart is definitely built well and durable enough to handle a few steps.
1071386
Adjust the trucks, it will make it a lot better! I had the same issue. if you don't know how to do this look it up on YouTube there are several tutorials on how. Good luck :)
1815534
Get on level ground without any big turns...the sway bar should only be put on once you're heading out for the trip...I put mine on tight...used a wrench to tighten it to pretty tight...not super tight...bring the wrench incase you notice that it needs to be adjusted on the trip...so far with 2 trips...one was a close weekend trip and another was 2,500 miles...all I needed was the bar, my wrench and a rubber ended mallet...the tighter I made the sway bar...the better my trip was...that was just my experience...and I removed it when I had to make hard turns...