Tail Gates / How Much Weight?
#11
12-13-2006, 06:54 PM
Administrator¿
Resident Killer!
"A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men". Willy Wonka: 1971
Cigars! Earth ne'eer did breed such a jovial weed.
A Tiger Doesn't Lose Sleep Over Opinions of Sheep
Resident Killer!
"A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men". Willy Wonka: 1971
Cigars! Earth ne'eer did breed such a jovial weed.
A Tiger Doesn't Lose Sleep Over Opinions of Sheep
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Landrum, South Carolina, elevation 986'
Posts: 54,650
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Tail Gates / How Much Weight?
Originally posted by: tencubed
I was wondering the same thing. Maybe he didn't lower the gate. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: 400CatDriver
???? How does that change the angle?
Originally posted by: Crash302
I have a Ford F350 and I take my tailgate off. I am not worried about the weight of my griz but it makes it easier to load. The angle in much less so it goes in easier.
I have a Ford F350 and I take my tailgate off. I am not worried about the weight of my griz but it makes it easier to load. The angle in much less so it goes in easier.
LMAO. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
#12
12-13-2006, 08:44 PM
Tail Gates / How Much Weight?
It is simple. The top of the tailgate (open) is 40 inches off the ground. The top of the bumper is 36 inches off the ground. Removing the tailgate means you place the 6 foot ramp on the 36" high level. Putting it on the 40" level means you have a much steeper pitch to climb up. The ramps length stays the same but the pitch changes.
#14
12-13-2006, 09:22 PM
Extreme Pro Rider
Being retired is a hoot!
Being retired is a hoot!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,430
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tail Gates / How Much Weight?
Originally posted by: Crash302
It is simple. The top of the tailgate (open) is 40 inches off the ground. The top of the bumper is 36 inches off the ground. Removing the tailgate means you place the 6 foot ramp on the 36" high level. Putting it on the 40" level means you have a much steeper pitch to climb up. The ramps length stays the same but the pitch changes.
It is simple. The top of the tailgate (open) is 40 inches off the ground. The top of the bumper is 36 inches off the ground. Removing the tailgate means you place the 6 foot ramp on the 36" high level. Putting it on the 40" level means you have a much steeper pitch to climb up. The ramps length stays the same but the pitch changes.
#15
12-13-2006, 09:46 PM
Tail Gates / How Much Weight?
Yes you still have to get in the bed but the ramp stops on the bumper. That means the ramp pitch does not change. If I put the ramps in the box I would be in the same situation as the tailgate. As a bonus taking the tailgate off makes it easier to use the step bumper and jump in to truck. Jumping on to the tailgate and into the box is rough after a long ride. I also do not normally ride my bike into the truck. I normally stand beside it and run it up just using the gas. The spare tire against the back rack stops it from hitting the window. It normally goes up slow enough to just tap the tire anyway. I slipped off a ramp years ago and I do not want to do that again.
My F150 had a tailgate weight rating of 500 lbs. I had more then that on it and never bent. I would have to look through the manual to see if it is listed for the F350.
My F150 had a tailgate weight rating of 500 lbs. I had more then that on it and never bent. I would have to look through the manual to see if it is listed for the F350.
#16
12-13-2006, 10:18 PM
Tail Gates / How Much Weight?
Originally posted by: Crash302
Yes you still have to get in the bed but the ramp stops on the bumper. That means the ramp pitch does not change. If I put the ramps in the box I would be in the same situation as the tailgate. As a bonus taking the tailgate off makes it easier to use the step bumper and jump in to truck. Jumping on to the tailgate and into the box is rough after a long ride. I also do not normally ride my bike into the truck. I normally stand beside it and run it up just using the gas. The spare tire against the back rack stops it from hitting the window. It normally goes up slow enough to just tap the tire anyway. I slipped off a ramp years ago and I do not want to do that again.
My F150 had a tailgate weight rating of 500 lbs. I had more then that on it and never bent. I would have to look through the manual to see if it is listed for the F350.
Yes you still have to get in the bed but the ramp stops on the bumper. That means the ramp pitch does not change. If I put the ramps in the box I would be in the same situation as the tailgate. As a bonus taking the tailgate off makes it easier to use the step bumper and jump in to truck. Jumping on to the tailgate and into the box is rough after a long ride. I also do not normally ride my bike into the truck. I normally stand beside it and run it up just using the gas. The spare tire against the back rack stops it from hitting the window. It normally goes up slow enough to just tap the tire anyway. I slipped off a ramp years ago and I do not want to do that again.
My F150 had a tailgate weight rating of 500 lbs. I had more then that on it and never bent. I would have to look through the manual to see if it is listed for the F350.
#17
12-13-2006, 10:32 PM
Pro Rider
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Rush Valley, Utah
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#18
12-14-2006, 03:15 AM
#19
12-14-2006, 11:18 PM
Pro Rider
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Rush Valley, Utah
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#20
12-15-2006, 12:18 AM
