2 x 10/12 permanently attached to jack pads

[Rugged Brown]

Looks like a nice idea OC, not sure I would do this though. I always use 6 x 6 blocks under my landing pads and jacks. It would be hard and impractical to permanently fasten them. My sense is that the less you extend the jacks, the better the stabilization. This thread is entertaining. Are you sure you guys aren't Hatfields and McCoys?

[Doering]

Originally Posted by Rugged Brown

This thread is entertaining. Are you sure you guys aren't Hatfields and McCoys?

Words with meaning more than most could imagine!
That's what is so great about specialized forums like this one. Great ideas to spawn more ideas and modifications working towards solutions that fix problems and enhance convenience.
Keep those ideas rollin!

[Herk7769]

I like the composite idea too. Lighter, but maybe less rigid. An aluminum plate coupled with the composite will reduce the weight of the blocks I carry (in addition to the Lego blocks).

[bakken]

Originally Posted by herk7769

I like the composite idea too. Lighter, but maybe less rigid. An aluminum plate coupled with the composite will reduce the weight of the blocks I carry (in addition to the Lego blocks).

The composite deck boards are not all that light. Coupled with an aluminum plate heavy enough to take the load, the combination may not be any lighter than plain old 2x8 blocks.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by bakken

The composite deck boards are not all that light. Coupled with an aluminum plate heavy enough to take the load, the combination may not be any lighter than plain old 2x8 blocks.

Sigh, good point...

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Rugged Brown

Looks like a nice idea OC, not sure I would do this though. I always use 6 x 6 blocks under my landing pads and jacks...

Also considering an pc of alum tread plate on a Lynx block. If the Lynx block gets damaged, easily replaced.

As I use homemade type JT Strongarms, the taller the triangle, the better.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Would like to find some of the plastic composite deck boards wide enough to use instead of wood, but so far have only found it 5.5" wide.

What about 2 layers of composite boards running perpendicular to each other and screwed/glued together?

[bakken]

Originally Posted by ependydad

What about 2 layers of composite boards running perpendicular to each other and screwed/glued together?

Doh! Someone always comes up with the solution!

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by ependydad

What about 2 layers of composite boards running perpendicular to each other and screwed/glued together?

If one layer is too heavy, 2 layers would be 2 x as heavy.

I will go with the alum tread plate and Lynx block. Light and replaceable. Laying the tread plate out in a few minutes.

[bakken]

[OldCoot]

First one ready to mount on jack pad.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

If one layer is too heavy, 2 layers would be 2 x as heavy.

I will go with the alum tread plate and Lynx block. Light and replaceable. Laying the tread plate out in a few minutes.

Oh, I ignored the "too heavy" comments. I was just trying to help brainstorm ideas for the composite decking stuff.

Sounds like you've got a plan. Let us know how it turns out.

[OldCoot]

4 finished and ready to mount when it cools off a little. Front ones will have to wait until I jack up the front or hook up. Have to visit TSC to get some ss bolts & lock nuts.

[garbonz]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

First one ready to mount on jack pad.

Preety awesome. They will match my front strip and my rack box. I shall do this...

[Herk7769]

So, Coot; are you mounting them metal up or down?

My issue with the Lynx or Lego blocks is the plastic breaks on gravel and sinks into mud/grass. Lost three at the Andrews FAMCAMP one January when the rain froze overnight and I could not get the links out of the frozen ground when we left the next day.

That is why I use the 12x12 PT wood 2 by.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by herk7769

So, Coot; are you mounting them metal up or down?

My issue with the Lynx or Lego blocks is the plastic breaks on gravel and sinks into mud/grass. Lost three at the Andrews FAMCAMP one January when the rain froze overnight and I could not get the links out of the frozen ground when we left the next day.

That is why I use the 12x12 PT wood 2 by.

Haven't made up my mind yet. May add a thin sheet of alum to the other side to keep water/dirt out and mount the tread plate down.

[BigTJohn]

Tread plate down could be "slippery" if it gets very windy. A Columbus owner said his rig was blown 5' sideways in a strong wind in CO. Just repeating, I like the looks of the OC idea. May have to think about it or maybe a variation. My "pads are 10" dia so one "LEGO" block would not work quite the same. Gotta get the brain in gear on this one. Thanks for the kick start, OC. See ya in Goshen.

[OldCoot]

Decision made, good or bad, time will tell. Will mount tread plate up. If the block(s) get damaged, easy to replace with 4 pop rivets. I'll hopefully stay out of freezing conditions. lol.
Maybe have to throw down a thin pc of plywood in those cases.

[OldCoot]

2 installed and 2 to go.

[OldCoot]

All 4 installed, not a hard job. Now we'll see how long they last.