how steep/what is the angle on these brackets when using an 8' board?
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Depends on how high your tailgate is...assuming height is y feet and hypotenuse is 8 feet, solve this equation: arcsin(y/8) which yields your ramp approach angle. If your tailgate height were 4 feet for example, then the angle would be 30 degrees.
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Hi Scott,The angle is pretty low. To put it another way, you have a more gradual incline the further out from the platform your ramps are coming from. I use 6' 2x6's and they work pretty good. Just make sure that the wood ramps don't have any knots or deficiencies in them because with enough weight, those wood ramps will fail. I hope that was helpful. Sean
1320261
Depends on how high your tailgate is...assuming height is y feet and hypotenuse is 8 feet, solve this equation:arcsin(y/8) which yields your ramp approach angle. If your tailgate height were 4 feet for example, then the angle would be 30 degrees.
68959
I got brackets for a head and foot board when I purchased Better than a Box Spring. Only used two for the head board. Saved the other two. Will sell them to you if you want them. Nancy
1061544
At the top of the stroke your heel is about 20" above the ground. Your foot will be slanted forward and your knee slightly bent. If you've got 8 ft ceilings you could probably be about 6'5" and still be good to go.
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I found the brackets wide and strong enough for my 12 foot kayak. I did substitute my own mounting screws for those with the brackets. Other than that I have found them very effective. Bob
387013
I did not use the angle brackets. I purchased after market speaker adapters to mount my 6 x 9s, but probably didn't need too. They dropped right in to the existing cut outs in the rear deck.
650942
It depends on what board you're throwing them on. I use a 1/4 inch riser so I don't get wheel bite.
483973
You can adjust your vertical angle to under 30, just takes a wrench which is included. Horizontal is not really adjustable so much, unless you add a wobblier kit.
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Mine were initially not level. I had to loosen the two platforms and then tighten the crossbar that holds them together. Next, I tightened the platforms; paying close attention to keep their levels even. A little bit of a pain but much more aesthetically pleasing. I do not think having one platform higher than the other will pose any problems other than looks as long as everything feels solid.
1120954
You could absolutely use a 16" board with these brackets. I forget what size board I used but I know it had a few inches overhang.
1978014
The brackets are 8-1/2" high. I don't think you can use them unless you can some get additional clearance.
1894755
Westin's web site should tell you what lenght running board and brackets you would need to order. I'm sure they have the info you need there.
73684
Yes. The bracket is a ball type. Just make sure you align the tab with direction of the slope and you'll be fine
338696
I had the same problem. I put up a couple of 4X8's. Put them up each 4 across for each hole on the pull-up bars. Make sure the 4X8 are in 4 different studs and you can put the pull-up bar on any spot of the 4X8 boards. I used that size boards because I put in a bunch of screws. Im over 200lb and it holds me just fine. Hope this helps.
493743
6-8" is plenty, as long as you can access to raise the bar. (Your body needs more room than the brackets:)
873187
You can easily clamp down on a 2" board to about 3.5 inches at an angle. If you need more height simply add more to the base you are securing it to. Great tool.
73374
I imagine if you do the math right, there would be no reason why you couldn't shorten it. The only hardware is the corner pieces (right angles). Just remember that you also need to shorten the boards in the center that form the "u" shape.
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There are two holes in the round piece that connects to the bike mount, you can either have the floorboard level or angle it upward around 15 degrees. I mounted mine level didn't like the idea of them being on an angle because I thought there could be a problem for my passenger getting on and off of the bike. Especially in wet weather