Re: Use of planks
 

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Earle Horton proclaimed:
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> > "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com...
> >
> >>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> >>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> >>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> >>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> >>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> >>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support
> >>a YJ safely?
> >>
> >
> > This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks
or a
> > spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go
> > pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and
the
> > ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what
you
> > have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or
the
> > like.
>
> Nah, you can use ladder like steel contraptions over SMALL gaps in
> terrain. I've used not planks but heavier lumber for the same purpose
> and yes it is stupid, although I've also crossed bridges that weren't
> much more than a few 4x4's and some 2x6's
>
Poor man's winch = Come-A-Long.

Saludos,

Earle

Re: Use of planks
 

On May 11, 8:57 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote:
> nrs proclaimed:
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> > On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
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> >>nrs wrote:
>
> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> >>>safely?
>
> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over
> >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency
> >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when
> >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly.
>
> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection,
> >>and learn the limits of your vehicle.
>
> >>--
> >>DougW
>
> > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to
> > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway.
> > Thanks to all who replied.
>
> I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow
> gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or
> bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel
> assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs
> only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny
> steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks to everybody for the input. Will put this idea aside for a
while and concentrate on vehicle mods.

Re: Use of planks
 

On May 11, 8:57 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote:
> nrs proclaimed:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> >>nrs wrote:
>
> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> >>>safely?
>
> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over
> >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency
> >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when
> >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly.
>
> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection,
> >>and learn the limits of your vehicle.
>
> >>--
> >>DougW
>
> > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to
> > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway.
> > Thanks to all who replied.
>
> I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow
> gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or
> bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel
> assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs
> only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny
> steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks to everybody for the input. Will put this idea aside for a
while and concentrate on vehicle mods.

Re: Use of planks
 

On May 11, 8:57 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote:
> nrs proclaimed:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> >>nrs wrote:
>
> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> >>>safely?
>
> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over
> >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency
> >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when
> >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly.
>
> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection,
> >>and learn the limits of your vehicle.
>
> >>--
> >>DougW
>
> > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to
> > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway.
> > Thanks to all who replied.
>
> I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow
> gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or
> bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel
> assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs
> only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny
> steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks to everybody for the input. Will put this idea aside for a
while and concentrate on vehicle mods.

Re: Use of planks
 

On May 11, 8:57 pm, Lon <lon.stow...@comcast.net> wrote:
> nrs proclaimed:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 11, 2:46 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> >>nrs wrote:
>
> >>>Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> >>>planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> >>>get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> >>>modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> >>>lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> >>>expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> >>>safely?
>
> >>Don't use them. If your vehicle is not properly outfitted to get over
> >>the obstacle then go around or go back. Those devices are for emergency
> >>use and what ever you do, do not use wood! Wood is far too slipery when
> >>wet and too weak to support a vehicle properly.
>
> >>It's safer, and cheaper, to make small upgrades in ride height, skid protection,
> >>and learn the limits of your vehicle.
>
> >>--
> >>DougW
>
> > I guess I won´t be investing in a bumper-supported overhead rack to
> > carry planks then. It would have looked pretty strange anyway.
> > Thanks to all who replied.
>
> I wouldn't try anything less than a 2x6 and then only for a very narrow
> gap. A 4x8 would be even better, and once you get into the 6x6 or
> bigger you are capable of really heavy trucks. Still, there are steel
> assemblies with two or three I-beams and cross beams like latter rungs
> only just a couple inches apart that work. As does a hunk of that funny
> steel grating that is used for heavy bridge load bearing surfaces.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks to everybody for the input. Will put this idea aside for a
while and concentrate on vehicle mods.