Tailgate Question

[major94]

Ok, I have a question. I have searched google for weeks and cant find what I am looking for. I drive a 96 f150. And I have wooden ramps with the metal piece on the top.And I am going to load my commercial mower in it alot. Here is the problem this truck is taller than my old truck.

So I am looking for tailgate extender straps. Something that would extend the safety straps so the angle of the ramps are more shallow. The mower gets caught on the top of the ramps and I have to pick up the back of the mower to get into the truck.

So a thing that takes the tailgate from flat to tipping downward. Anything, or am I dreaming it up?

[frdtrkguy]

Maybe fab some longer limit cables using the oem ends? Or longer ramps..

[Duuuuuuuude]

You can buy cable and ferrules and whatnot from the hardware store. But then you've either got to buy the crimpers or find a buddy that has a set you can borrow.

They make bolt together crimps but they may be too bulky.

Why not just take the tailgate off or make some slightly longer ramps?

Or bag that beotch and put some dubsubs on it.

[JeremyH]

Hit the gym more often...

[Slowbro]

Just unhook the cables and use 2 ratchet straps when you wanna load the mower. I wouldn't trust a "homemade" cable....maybe a chain but not a cable.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Slowbro

Just unhook the cables and use 2 ratchet straps when you wanna load the mower. I wouldn't trust a "homemade" cable....maybe a chain but not a cable.

A properly home made cable will hold plenty. I do it all the time.

[Cordwood]

Cable extensions with the clamps will probably get jammed up when you shut the tailgate.

Does the tailgate even go low enough to help before it hits the bumper?

How about some 2x4 or 2x6 layered ramps to lay on the tailgate, into the bed, that the front tires would ride up on and then back down the back side once the deck clears.

[Slowbro]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

A properly home made cable will hold plenty. I do it all the time.

A chain won't break without warning (unless you are loading a D9 in ur truck or something) Will a cable hold it? Yes, Is a chain safer? Yes

[korn_2956]

buy a trailer

[Cordwood]

Originally Posted by korn_2956

buy a trailer

I'm guessing by the wooden ramps that he's on a budget.

[bob1961]

it's a ford, yer fuk'ed ....

i'm sure if ya look around your area there might be a place that can make longer tailgate cables the size you need ....can you drop your tailgate off the cables and use the back of the bed with the ramps..........bob

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[major94]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Hit the gym more often...

Let me just say, I am 23 6 foot 255lbs of solid meat and have been pushing the 400 pound walkbehind up the ramps and picking it up by myself for 7 years. I dont need to hit the gym, I was just trying to make lifeeasier.......but then I wouldnt feel like a monster after I pick it up.

Originally Posted by korn_2956

buy a trailer

I have a 16 foot tandem trailer, but its kinda over kill for 1 walk behind and a push mower.

Originally Posted by Cordwood

I'm guessing by the wooden ramps that he's on a budget.

No, just what I have, they are 8 foot ramps, so I dont think longer ones will help.


Im not sure about making my own, and I dont want to use chain or a tiedown strap.
Here is the truck in question, I dont want to hack it all up, so I may just push and lift like I have been. Unless someone comes up with something else profound.





Thanks for the help

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by major94

Let me just say, I am 23 6 foot 255lbs of solid meat and have been pushing the 400 pound walkbehind up the ramps and picking it up by myself for 7 years. I dont need to hit the gym, I was just trying to make lifeeasier.......but then I wouldnt feel like a monster after I pick it up.

I was just teasing....

[losikid]

Simple...

http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1...s00077892.html

[korn_2956]

trade your big trailer for a little trailer and some cash. take some of the cash and buy a star. or maybe try ramps with curve to it. like these

[Knarly Nerd]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

You can buy cable and ferrules and whatnot from the hardware store. But then you've either got to buy the crimpers or find a buddy that has a set you can borrow.

They make bolt together crimps but they may be too bulky.

Why not just take the tailgate off or make some slightly longer ramps?

Or bag that beotch and put some dubsubs on it.

What's a dubsub?

[korn_2956]

Originally Posted by Knarly Nerd

What's a dubsub?

when you buy two 5 dollar footlongs

[major94]

Originally Posted by losikid

Simple...

DJM Suspension Lowering Kit - Front: 3 Inch / Rear: 5 Inch for 87-96 Ford F150 at Andy's Auto Sport

Never seen a guy lower a 4x4

Originally Posted by korn_2956

trade your big trailer for a little trailer and some cash. take some of the cash and buy a star. or maybe try ramps with curve to it. like these

I like how you put the "buy a star" in there. Cant sell my trailer.

Originally Posted by korn_2956

when you buy two 5 dollar footlongs

HAHAHHAHA that was good. I did actually laugh.

[demonoid369]

Pay the neighbor kids to do it. Then sit back and relax? Or put a lift kit on the mower so it doesn't hit the edge?

[major94]

Naw, I am the neighbor kid. Sounds like a good name for a lawn service......"The Neighbor Kid Mows Grass"