McCarthy

Hey guys,

Traded my 13 5.0l FX4 for a 17 3.5l/10 speed about a week ago, It's a supercab, 6.5' box, and has a payload sticker for 2280lbs.

I am within the limits for payload, so I know that will be fine.

SxS 1150lbs wet
Me: 250lbs (dry? wet? LOL)
Ramps: 50lbs
Misc gear: Say... 200lbs to be safe?

Leaves me with ~650lbs of "leeway"

Measurement wise, it will fit into the bed, with the rear two wheels on the tailgate- Speaking of, I've dug and dug and I can't seem to find the weight rating for the tailgate anywhere?

My question, is does anyone know of a company which makes a ramp system to get over the wheelwell hump? I could fabricate something out of say 2x12 lumber, or steel, but I think i'd prefer a pre-made solution...

mike243

Trailer for me,having dumped my 4wheeler off the ramps due to frost at 2-3 am and nobody around I load the nite before.I wouldn't trust the cables for that much weight,a locking hitch might support some of the weight,bulldog hitch or some thing close to the name might prove to be a help or at least a safety if a cable did break

mike243

Here is 1
http://www.basspro.com/LockIt-Rite-A...product/49321/

McCarthy

Interesting idea!

I'll be putting down 2x12's to take some of the strain off the tailgate, but my question was if someone makes something to get over the wheel arches, or if they're strong enough to just drive over? (see picture)

atwowheelguy

Looks like this guy just drives right over the wheel wells.

https://youtu.be/elgC0xxQfE8

atwowheelguy

Looks like this rack takes the load off the tailgate.

https://youtu.be/iDe2qNIH6wQ

McCarthy

That looks awesome! Doesn't look like they sell them anymore, however.

steeltown

A couple 2x4's are much cheaper and will take a lot of the weight off the tail gate

acadianbob

Wow! That's a LOT of payload.

LethalRyanR

Just drive over the wells. However, for me its a trailer. I've dumped one as well..... drinking may or may of not been in use

RyanR