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07-03-2015, 10:06 PM
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Wheel chocks
Quick mod...
One of three mods before our big trip next Saturday. I had these 3x3 posts left over from an old playset. 45 degrees on top and 22.5 degrees on bottom, 3/4" threaded rod with locking nuts on top and the adjustable nuts on bottom. Took about 20 minutes and only cost was my time.
To further keep it from moving, I cut up an old tire so there is rubber on the top braces
2003 Dodge Ram QC 2500 4x4
2005 Nissan Altima
2011 Forest River Lacrosse 301RLS
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07-03-2015, 10:12 PM
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Done with this
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Should work fine! 
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07-03-2015, 10:14 PM
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Are those (Metal Tubes)? If so they should really (Dig In) the Tires!  Youroo!! 
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07-03-2015, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by youroo
Are those (Metal Tubes)? If so they should really (Dig In) the Tires! Youroo!! |
If they are, he better weld some metal caps on them. Looks like OEM tires also.
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07-04-2015, 01:03 AM
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youroo and coot...are we that deep into this thread? I think were talking 3x3 wooden posts here...
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07-04-2015, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Looks like OEM tires also. |
OMG! The horror!
Nice mod OP!
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07-04-2015, 05:27 AM
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Yeah those are some weird engineered laminated 3x3 wood posts. And those are not OEM tires. I had to get new tires after my axle fiasco
2003 Dodge Ram QC 2500 4x4
2005 Nissan Altima
2011 Forest River Lacrosse 301RLS
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07-04-2015, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Crockett
youroo and coot...are we that deep into this thread? I think were talking 3x3 wooden posts here...
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 I asked if they were Metal,which they (Appear) to be when (Blown UP). You said you think they are (Wood),so we are Both (Asking or Guessing)!   Youroo!!
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07-04-2015, 06:47 AM
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X2!
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07-04-2015, 08:04 AM
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well think was like a figure of speech...obvious was a better word ...not wanting to offend anyones sensitivities...  . you can see the wood on the cut without blowing up...lol
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07-04-2015, 08:59 AM
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Crockett X2 later RJD
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07-04-2015, 09:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crockett
well think was like a figure of speech...obvious was a better word ...not wanting to offend anyones sensitivities... . you can see the wood on the cut without blowing up...lol |
I noticed that to, a 1/4 or 3/8 round over bit will buff that edge well and then coat the ends with some undercoating spray.
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07-04-2015, 09:20 AM
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Comedians out in force today!
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07-04-2015, 10:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jmcrae3891
Quick mod...
One of three mods before our big trip next Saturday. I had these 3x3 posts left over from an old playset. 45 degrees on top and 22.5 degrees on bottom, 3/4" threaded rod with locking nuts on top and the adjustable nuts on bottom. Took about 20 minutes and only cost was my time.
To further keep it from moving, I cut up an old tire so there is rubber on the top braces
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2003 Dodge Ram QC 2500 4x4
2005 Nissan Altima
2011 Forest River Lacrosse 301RLS |
So, in my opinion, while this appears to be a genius level idea. I have to wonder about the properties of the pine and the single clamp rod if there is rotation in the tires for some reason. One side would be going down and the other rolling up. Seems like the rod would split the block from the inside in spite of the washers on the outside. I think you should test it or add more rods for support. personally I wouldn't trust the safety of my vehicle or family to something that wasn't proven, especially if it was made of material that could split. I'll stick to my x-chocks for now.
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07-04-2015, 10:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken K.
So, in my opinion, while this appears to be a genius level idea. I have to wonder about the properties of the pine and the single clamp rod if there is rotation in the tires for some reason. One side would be going down and the other rolling up. Seems like the rod would split the block from the inside in spite of the washers on the outside. I think you should test it or add more rods for support. personally I wouldn't trust the safety of my vehicle or family to something that wasn't proven, especially if it was made of material that could split. I'll stick to my x-chocks for now.
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If you tighten the nut on the rod enough to split the board you did it wrong.
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07-04-2015, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
If you tighten the nut on the rod enough to split the board you did it wrong.
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I think what I was implying was that if the vehicle rolled it would torque the chocks in a way the may cause the wood to split.
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07-04-2015, 06:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken K.
I think what I was implying was that if the vehicle rolled it would torque the chocks in a way the may cause the wood to split.
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If it rolls then there are bigger problems than split wood.
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07-04-2015, 06:52 PM
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i had a customer with these years ago..claimed they worked well. with that spread axle design, is anyone even making lock n chocks for that yet? heres to recycling the swingset and saving the planet...
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07-04-2015, 06:54 PM
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Wait till next year...
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So what are the odds the OP will post a mod again?
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07-04-2015, 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crockett
i had a customer with these years ago..claimed they worked well. with that spread axle design, is anyone even making lock n chocks for that yet? heres to recycling the swingset and saving the planet... |
Bal makes extended chocks.
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