Anyone know of an easy way to improvise and get a quad into the back of a truck? Maybe make some cheap ramps or something? Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Money = too tight to purchase ramps atm [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

2"x8" Planks tend to do the job....just be carefull they dont kick out or slide.


Mike

 

You can also buy just the ends that bolt onto 2x6's, they have a lip on them. You can also put some eyehooks on the underside of the 2x6, then get some cheap adjustable straps like they have on other ramps to hook onto your vehicle to to keep them from kicking out on you. You can probably make these up for about $30 or less.

Good Luck

 

Here are the ramp tops I was talking about. You can probably find them cheaper than Cabelas has them for. IF they are $30, you can be into the ramps for under $50 including the 2x8's and straps for safety. You don't necessarily hav to buy the rubber matts they have, but something to make the 2x8's not so slippery would also be a good idea


Ramp tops from Cabelas

 

The real poor mans ramp is when you just tip the quad up on it's rear rack. Tipping it forward into the truck. Then lift the back end up and push.

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I bought ramps at harbor freight for $35. They are 6 ft long metal ramps. 8" wide. Not the best but they work, and cost about as much as 2x8 with ramp ends on them. I just strap them to the bumper with a tie down when loading

 

I agree, you can also find the ramp tops at wally world. Another good and cheap way to get some traction is to paint the planks and then throw sand on it before the paint dries[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

I know that you don't want to spend much $ on a set of ramps, and I understand where your coming from. But you shouldn't! Your saftey is riding on these ramps, not to mention $ you paid for your ATV. Happy trails!

 

Personally, I'm going to Harbor Frieght to get some ramps soon. For now I back my truck up to a low spot and lift the front end onto the tailgate and then lift the back up...not a fun workout. Last Saturday I loaded it like that and once the front end was up the thing rolled forward and pinned my ankle against the tailgate....OUCH!! Next time, I'm using ramps.

 

A cheap traction aid on the ramps is beer bottle caps screwed on teeth up. They flatten out after a few dozen trips up and down. But by that time you should have saved up or drank enough to replace.