Damage from sidekit stakes?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Zwiser, Nov 26, 2018.

  1. beastr123

    beastr123 Road Train Member

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    or you can cut your own out of windshield washer jugs and such and after you have enough cut 10 or so spares.
    you can leave them on the stakes if you cut the inside hole tight and about 3/4" wide
     
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  3. special-k

    special-k Road Train Member

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    L shaped piece of stainless riveted in 4 places is what I've thought of. And make sure the posts have full collars. Rectangle posts are better than triangle. If you really want to go all out weld a 1" wide piece across the bottom of the stake bottom so the post sits on it and the collar at tge same time. Thats if you are a steel hauler who leaves the kit on for years and years lol
     
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  4. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    @special-k I wasn't thinking. Basicly a band so the weight rides on pocket not floor. I have pocket wear but like I said. My trailer is near its end of life and its fine, no wear on floor and pockets are fine.
     
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  5. special-k

    special-k Road Train Member

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    Ya it's funny how some trailers hold up and some others get cut through like butter
     
  6. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Thats why I rebuilt mine again last year. Just hate to get rid of it. Not sure what to buy new that will equal the old girl.
     
  7. Fatboy42

    Fatboy42 Light Load Member

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    I still run a 1996 Wilson road brute combo I have always kept it painted and it really looks good for age still has a good arch I don’t try to kill it with every load still going strong not all rusted and cracked
     
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