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  1. 10-19-2009, 04:11 PM #1
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    what kind of loading ramps do you use??

    So...I need some ramps to load my big read into my truck, I have been looking but the ones that will work for 3 wheels are pretty expensive. I thought about making some and saw some kits for 2 ramps and i could go pretty basic with some boards but i wanted to know what you guys use. anyone out their make your own that work great. lets see em guys, i want to know what to build or where to buy. thanks
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    my dad made some out of steel (pretty heavy) ill try to find some pics.

    but me & my buddys just mostly left them up. i find thats the easiest way, i got it down were i can do it by my self lol
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    I bought a couple of those kits that bolt on the end of a 2 x 6 . Mine are 6' long. Had to buy two kits, so I have an extra one. Works great.
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    Harbor Freight

    Harbor Freight has some ramps on sale for $49 until Oct 26. It is only a pair of single track, but they look pretty good. Guess you could either buy two sets or rig something for the front wheel. If the ramps aren't too long you might could set the front wheel in the truck and then push the other two up the ramp.

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    They have one that would easily work for an ATC for $60

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    I don't use loading ramps. I just put the front tire on the tailgate of the truck, then lift the rear with the grab bar and push...

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    usually me and a buddy load it up but i would like to find a way to do it easier and by myself, i thought about buying a couple of those kits, and i saw that one at harbor freight but when i went to the store they say its an online item only. thought about ordering them but it seems that it has a pretty good gap between each rung, dont know if that would make a difference or not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yamada View Post
    I don't use loading ramps. I just put the front tire on the tailgate of the truck, then lift the rear with the grab bar and push...
    X2 same here works well, and to unload jut pull back and let er drop, al tho i have though about trying to jump outta the truck, but figured id land on my face....
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    I have a set of the more expensive tri- fold ones from Harbor freight tools. I waited til they went on sale got them for under $90 and they work awesome
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1984ATC200S View Post
    X2 same here works well, and to unload jut pull back and let er drop, al tho i have though about trying to jump outta the truck, but figured id land on my face....
    there is a whole thread on this someplace
    i just use my arms just put the front end up on the tail gate and lift..although my dad lately has had a couple 2x6 in the truck so i used that last time..i just use ramps when i get free stuff (tractors, and other junk)
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  13. 10-19-2009, 07:17 PM #13
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    Your all going to rip on me but I use an old bunk bed frame from the kids old bunk bed. The frame is really sturdy, light and like 8ft long. You can get them at the thift store for next to nothing and they work super good. We have used it to load 200x, 250 Kawi Mojav quad, 125 china knock offs quad into the back of the bronco and f150.

    Take the bottom off and you have a ramp for all atv's. Looks very simialr to this one.

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  14. 10-19-2009, 07:25 PM #14
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    I just throw mine in by hand, them ramp things are more work than theyre worth. Quit bein wimps!!!
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    The bunk bed is a pretty good idea... I drive a cherokee, so I have a low riding trailer... (with ramp built into tailgate )
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