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by Trail X » Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:28 am

DirtyBacon04 wrote:They did look at me funny when i asked for "bridging ladders". So many names for these things.

They probably didn't understand because I don't think those ladders will work for supporting vehicle loads.

Although, I have seen a picture of the Maxtrax doubled up and working as a small bridge.

Let us know how they do!
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by The Roadie » Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:35 am

navigator wrote:looks like it could double as a stretcher in a pinch!
Especially if you like stretchers with little pokey things.

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by NC_IslandRunner » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:03 pm

The Roadie wrote:
navigator wrote:looks like it could double as a stretcher in a pinch!
Especially if you like stretchers with little pokey things.

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That's what I thought when I read that post!
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by DirtyBacon04 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:07 pm

JamesDowning wrote:
DirtyBacon04 wrote:They did look at me funny when i asked for "bridging ladders". So many names for these things.

They probably didn't understand because I don't think those ladders will work for supporting vehicle loads.

Although, I have seen a picture of the Maxtrax doubled up and working as a small bridge.

Let us know how they do!


Yea, these arent meant to bridge, rather just flex alot so at least your getting better traction on what ever your trying to cross. Kinda stunned me that a place with the name of "OffRoad Warehouse" had never even heard of bridging ladders. But i guess since they dont come in chrome or look cool on a Jeep, they wouldn't have it.
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by The Roadie » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:36 pm

DirtyBacon wrote:Kinda stunned me that a place with the name of "OffRoad Warehouse" had never even heard of bridging ladders. But i guess since they dont come in chrome or look cool on a Jeep, they wouldn't have it.
Watch their heads explode if you ask for limb risers or an Engel. They are late and lame embracing the whole Expeditioning concept.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:38 pm

I just can't justify them around here.
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they've always worked for me.
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by Cable810 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:39 pm

150 for a Pair.. Thats not bad. Definitely can't wait to hear the write up!
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by DirtyBacon04 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:02 pm

Hell I went to 4WP (never again) and asked for tire deflators. The guy looked at me for a bit and just suggested that I use a screw driver to push in the core... I literally facepalmed myself and walked out of the store without another word.
It's like going to AutoZone and asking for a left handed screw driver! I swear, some people should stick to stacking shelves and wear a sign on thier back that says "Dont ask me questions unless you want to suddenly feel a whole lot smarter"
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by djthumper » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:22 pm

The guys at 4WP here don't really pay me much mind. But look most of them are Jeeps or Mall Rated trucks. Most of the time I place my order online and go to the store and pick it up.
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by plaen » Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:06 am

djthumper wrote:The guys at 4WP here don't really pay me much mind. But look most of them are Jeeps or Mall Rated trucks. Most of the time I place my order online and go to the store and pick it up.


The looks I got when I drove into the parking lot were priceless at my 4WP, and when I walked in and asked for lifted tahoe shocks, just about every one in the store stopped talking and looked at me puzzled. I think my sister was the only person in the store that has taken her Jeep off road. Everyone around here has lifted Jeeps/dodge/chevy trucks that are all Mall Rated.
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by Philberto » Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:37 am

The Roadie wrote:
DirtyBacon wrote:Kinda stunned me that a place with the name of "OffRoad Warehouse" had never even heard of bridging ladders. But i guess since they dont come in chrome or look cool on a Jeep, they wouldn't have it.
Watch their heads explode if you ask for limb risers or an Engel. They are late and lame embracing the whole Expeditioning concept.


My head would explode if you asked me to buy limb risers. If you can't assemble those yourself, then you have bigger problems than branches.
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