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Re: Trailer ramps
An easy way (maybe not the cheapest) is to buy 6" channel and weld or bolt them together through the flange. (Bolting is preferred since the standard is 6061). Standard length is 6" so there would be very little fabrication. This is way overkill for a 3600 lb car.
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08-15-2016, 12:00 PM
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Re: Trailer ramps
6061T6 can be bent but the inside radius of the bend has to be 4 times the material thickness so assuming 3/16 thickness, the inside radius needs to be 3/4". Assuming that you are building alum ramps to minimize weight, the 6061 option is going to be the best weight to strength ratio. 3003 does bend easily but has the strength of a wet noodle. 5052H32 might be a better compromise but I would opt for the 6061 alloy.
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08-15-2016, 08:48 PM
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Re: Trailer ramps
many trailer floors are made from aluminum and the pieces are 12" wide. I think they are extruded and often you can buy them . My Gold Rush trailer is this way. My guess is they are 2" deep , the sides flange back in and in the center is a T. kinda like the letter E sideways
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08-23-2016, 08:58 PM
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08-27-2016, 06:58 AM
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Re: Trailer ramps
Or just find a set from an Auto-transport like this guy did. It may be easier and stronger than building your own. Just a thought .
 
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08-27-2016, 08:12 AM
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Re: Trailer ramps
Guys, thanks for all the help. The fellow who was building the ramps
for me got hurt in a motorcycle accident and wasn't able to complete the ramps, so I purchased a set from PitPal. I installed them, they work good, look good, and lessened the aggravation factor. Thanks again, J.R. |
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