Straighten Rub Rails?

Hey broken, I space them about 41/2 in apart if I can. I mainly use the straps with the chain and hook. The best way I have found is tell the forklift guy that my trailer is not his brakes and thee is no reason for him to touch my trailer that costs me twice or three times what he makes a year. I do this the first thing before he ever even puts anything on the deck.

 

how about a scissor jack....it would be more conrollable

 

Nice thought, but I've never seen a scissor jack less than 3 inches tall to fit inside the rail.

 

thats what I did about 5 years ago. Bought the 10 ton one works great an easy. Plus I have found a ton of other uses for it.

 

Sounds like your boss needs to find someone else to do his repairs.


the splitting wedge works good for steel trailers , I have used this method. I was told a big socket wold work on the aluminum rails but I haven't tried this.

 

I always give the forklift operator 1. After that my winch bar equals his forklift. $100 for me...a window for you. Never costs me more than one window. And I am remembered the next time I load.

 

You can put a 2x4 or so piece of lumber on the outside of the rub rail and either clamp it with c clamps or strap it using the winches. This would help prevent breaking the welds as you pry out on the rub rail. I have often wondered about that porta power for fixing the rails. Glad to know that it works.

 

I took 8 foot 2x4 and fastened metal hang clamps on them so they were on the outside of the rails during loading, problem solved

 

Standing on the deck with your winch bar and a "I will %%%%ing KILL you!" glare works wonders on forkies.

I pull a Conestoga. My repairs equal all the standard repair rates as flatbed, PLUS extra costs for the tarp and sliding track. Forkies are generally hypercareful with my trailer.

 

Bending them back out can stress the attachment welds. My company usually cuts out the bent sections and welds in fresh ones.