Recovery wooden boards are cheaper and work just as good.

[deleriumtremor]

Sure does look like them. Mine has a collapsible plastic shovel that comes with it. That might last one snow bank digout before it breaks into an unusable relic of the bonus tool ?

I ordered them before I saw your post about the plastic shovel, but then, I already had a recovery shovel and I already weathered it all up and stuff, so...

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[WV_Ranger]

Only downside I could see is harder to clean.

 

[Tako]

Pass. Not overland approved. And zero IG pts with my taco bros.

 

[Trigganometry]

Pass. Not overland approved. And zero IG pts with my taco bros.

I beg to differ. Boards don’t easily conform to rounded shapes all that well. Just toss this down and it will be like a glove fit no matter the contour.

That you even brought taco owners into the equation means you just lost 50 prop points! ?

 

[Tako]

I beg to differ. Boards don’t easily conform to rounded shapes all that well. Just toss this down and it will be like a glove fit no matter the contour.

That you even brought taco owners into the equation means you just lost 50 prop points! ?

joking

 

[Trigganometry]

joking

Me too! ?

 

[OFC Ranger]

Lets see, so far we have:

1. Weight

Answer: Pfft... *looks at truck* Can't say weight has been a concern for me since ever.

2. Longevity

Answer: 1 is none, 2 is 1 - They are cheap, so I can just store like 4 of them on top of my rack.

3. Harder to Clean

Answer: Not sure I agree. Or if its true, just toss it in the junk pile and move on to the next one.


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So thinking about it more, for a little more money I could DIY truckbed line them.

 

[WV_Ranger]

Lets see, so far we have:

1. Weight

Answer: Pfft... *looks at truck* Can't say weight has been a concern for me since ever.

2. Longevity

Answer: 1 is none, 2 is 1 - They are cheap, so I can just store like 4 of them on top of my rack.

3. Harder to Clean

Answer: Not sure I agree. Or if its true, just toss it in the junk pile and move on to the next one.


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So thinking about it more, for a little more money I could DIY truckbed line them.

Only reason I say harder to clean is that wood will suck up muddy water and stain. I've seen this happen on many job sites. They will also tend to hold moisture and can grow algae. Just my thoughts. Not trying to dissuade you, in fact I like the idea and am now thinking about a set for my tractor lol

 

[OFC Ranger]

Only reason I say harder to clean is that wood will suck up muddy water and stain. I've seen this happen on many job sites. They will also tend to hold moisture and can grow algae. Just my thoughts. Not trying to dissuade you, in fact I like the idea and am now thinking about a set for my tractor lol

I would seal them then top coat them with something. They will break down eventually as far as elements go, but so cheap to produce it would just be considered a disposable consumable.

 

[9zero1790]

Lets see, so far we have:

1. Weight

Answer: Pfft... *looks at truck* Can't say weight has been a concern for me since ever.

2. Longevity

Answer: 1 is none, 2 is 1 - They are cheap, so I can just store like 4 of them on top of my rack.

3. Harder to Clean

Answer: Not sure I agree. Or if its true, just toss it in the junk pile and move on to the next one.


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So thinking about it more, for a little more money I could DIY truckbed line them.

they will work just fine! while some of the things pointed by others are great points i think the price trumps. even the knock off brands are about 100 bucks. you already have the stuff at home. free is my favorite price lol.
When I worked for a farmer/ rancher we had some that we used under tractor tires for mud. they were heavy and bulky but worth it. we took 3 two x six cut them in half for six pieces then put three cuts of 2x4 under the planks = hard to explain but think railroad track style, so each "track board" was like a small fence panel with the 2x4s on back side to hold together and add support. then we took an assortment of old bolts and hardware, wood scraps etc. and put on tire facing side. worked pretty well.

 

[OFC Ranger]

they will work just fine! while some of the things pointed by others are great points i think the price trumps. even the knock off brands are about 100 bucks. you already have the stuff at home. free is my favorite price lol.
When I worked for a farmer/ rancher we had some that we used under tractor tires for mud. they were heavy and bulky but worth it. we took 3 two x six cut them in half for six pieces then put three cuts of 2x4 under the planks = hard to explain but think railroad track style, so each "track board" was like a small fence panel with the 2x4s on back side to hold together and add support. then we took an assortment of old bolts and hardware, wood scraps etc. and put on tire facing side. worked pretty well.

Yea I was probably going to build mine using a ladder/track design vs. nubbies, just for ease of construction.

 

[9zero1790]

if you make your own, a nice add on for your trac boards. get some para cord or other light strong rope and make a sturdy connection to tie the rope to the boards, one line per board about 15 ft of slack. Tie the bitter end on your trailer hitch loops where the safety chains go. That way you can get the trac boards under the tires, and drive out and on until decent ground to stop and not have to walk back into the mud or whatever you were stuck in. the lines will just drag the trac boards along with you until your ready to stop.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

if you make your own, a nice add on for your trac boards. get some para cord or other light strong rope and make a sturdy connection to tie the rope to the boards, one line per board about 15 ft of slack. Tie the bitter end on your trailer hitch loops where the safety chains go. That way you can get the trac boards under the tires, and drive out and on until decent ground to stop and not have to walk back into the mud or whatever you were stuck in. the lines will just drag the trac boards along with you until your ready to stop.

Mark,

Stop making our lives so much easier! ?

 

[9zero1790]

Mark,

Stop making our lives so much easier! ?

i cant take credit for the idea. good friend of mine came up with the lines to the trac boards... After he had to wade back into a muddy clay soup to get the boards back. took about 20 mins. after the tractor rolled over them and out the mud sorta claimed the boards for keeps and the suction on them was crazy. he had to use a shovel and dig them out lol.

 

[OFC Ranger]

if you make your own, a nice add on for your trac boards. get some para cord or other light strong rope and make a sturdy connection to tie the rope to the boards, one line per board about 15 ft of slack. Tie the bitter end on your trailer hitch loops where the safety chains go. That way you can get the trac boards under the tires, and drive out and on until decent ground to stop and not have to walk back into the mud or whatever you were stuck in. the lines will just drag the trac boards along with you until your ready to stop.

Nice. Wouldn't have thought of that.

*takes notes*

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