Enthusiast III
Great responses in this thread... I ended up ordering a set of the TJs along with a fold-up shovel... hopefully will get them in time for Newfoundland Expedition. Cheers
Enthusiast III
Enthusiast III
I purchased that shovel. It is very short, but folds incredibly small and has been used a bunch to clear out under the rig. I was pleasantly surprised at its build for most days when I choose not to carry a full length shovel.Great responses in this thread... I ended up ordering a set of the TJs along with a fold-up shovel... hopefully will get them in time for Newfoundland Expedition. Cheers
Traveler I
Thanks for the support!I purchased that shovel. It is very short, but folds incredibly small and has been used a bunch to clear out under the rig. I was pleasantly surprised at its build for most days when I choose not to carry a full length shovel.
Gotta have room for my wife and dog!
Traveler I
You rock thank you for supporting us let us know whatcha think!Great responses in this thread... I ended up ordering a set of the TJs along with a fold-up shovel... hopefully will get them in time for Newfoundland Expedition. Cheers
Traveler I
That was an awesome review thank you for supporting our brand! Let us know if you need anything!Having a small rig, I decided to go with Traction Jack.
The folding feature was the clincher for me. They are far easier to store inside. They are easier to get under the rig and I don't worry about them smacking my sills when the tire first grabs traction.
Folded, they can handle short bridging (over a rut). Unfolded, they are longer than the standard traction boards.
They are surprisingly heavy and seem very robust. If you melt off a nub, you can drill a pilot hole and screw in a short sheet metal screw. The screw head is now a non-melting nub.
The TJ can be used as a jack platform to keep the jack from sinking into soft ground. Fold them and stack them for more height.
I used strapping tape to reinforce the factory box for internal storage. They easily fit inside my small roof rack. I plan on fabbing some brackets to mount on the roof rack when that is the preferred carry option.
Now, I just need to get stuck. ;-) TR
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Traveler I
They're kind of their own thing. I think I know what you are talking about but they are useful in so many other applications other than just recovery like everyone was saying because they are designed flat. If you look at Maxsa, MaxTrax, SmittyBilt, and TRED, they all have high spots and low spots which make them weaker under pressure; so you cant use them as a jack surface or for vehicle/trailer stabilization. Hope this answers your question :-)I've got one. Based on the pictures, the boards look very similar to the ones I've seen in construction and utility applications as crane/bucket truck stabilizer pads. Is it the same or similar material just smaller?
Traveler I
Enthusiast III
I received the set of TractionJacks yesterday along with the fold-up shovel. Quick turnaround on the order and both the boards and the shovel seem very well built. I was surprised by the beefiness of the boards... a good since I'll be using them as a jack base and for leveling our rig on uneven terrain. I think the fold-up shovel has a great twist-lock design and will be perfect for if we need to dig underneath the rig. Oh, I also really like the folding compact feature of the boards as I would prefer not to bolt them to the outside of the rig... for now. Overall, very cool.You rock thank you for supporting us let us know whatcha think!
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Enthusiast III
Bummer that happened. They seem very sturdy, so that is a bit surprising.So I got myself to a rut deeper than I could handle on Sunday over at Rausch Creek. My choices included major landscaping, heading back and trying to bridge the depth. I had my Traction Jacks in the 4Runner, so that became the choice I made. We filled the rut with some support logs and used the traction jacks as short bridges. First, I got across with truck and passenger intact. I can't say the same for the Traction Jack. One snapped in half without warning. I sent and email early Monday and am waiting for a response. I believe they are under warranty.
Will update this thread when I hear more.
Traveler I
The instructions have the do's-and-dont's for safe and proper use of your Traction Jack's. We've gone a step further and warrantied them for the first year even if they're used improperly; and in this case they should have not be laid down over any other object that would constitute a positive pressure against the weight of the vehicle and the load on the Traction Jack's as we do not at all mention bridging as a use.So I got myself to a rut deeper than I could handle on Sunday over at Rausch Creek. My choices included major landscaping, heading back and trying to bridge the depth. I had my Traction Jacks in the 4Runner, so that became the choice I made. We filled the rut with some support logs and used the traction jacks as short bridges. First, I got across with truck and passenger intact. I can't say the same for the Traction Jack. One snapped in half without warning. I sent and email early Monday and am waiting for a response. I believe they are under warranty.
Will update this thread when I hear more.
Advocate II
Enthusiast III
The key advantage of the Traction Jacks for me is the folded size. I keep my gear inside my vehicle, do space is critical. TJs have worked great and been versatile (see my comments above). They also got me out of my predicament. I was just disappointed that one broke.We use maxsa innovation escaper buddy traction boards with great success
Enthusiast III
Glad to hear TJ will take care of you.They also got me out of my predicament. I was just disappointed that one broke.
Sounds like I'm learning about how they can't be used, and a warranty replacement will happen. All good.
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