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Traction Board Review... Tred, Maxtrax, Traction Jack, Maxsa

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by Mademan925, Jan 19, 2017.

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Which boards are best for your overlanding style?

  1. Maxtrax

    130 vote(s)
    51.4%

  2. Tred 4x4

    30 vote(s)
    11.9%

  3. Traction Jack

    8 vote(s)
    3.2%

  4. Maxsa Innovations

    44 vote(s)
    17.4%

  5. Other- tell us why!

    45 vote(s)
    17.8%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Jun 18, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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    jberry813

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    jberry813, Jun 18, 2017
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    Damn whats the backstory @jberry813 ?
     
    rob1208, Jun 18, 2017
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  3. Jun 19, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    Mademan925

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    enough to go over stuff
    He didn't bring traction boards.
     
    Mademan925, Jun 19, 2017
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  4. Jun 19, 2017 at 8:10 AM
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    I watched a dumbass in a stock 4runner snap one of those traction jacks the first time he used it
     
    tacos33, Jun 19, 2017
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  5. Jun 20, 2017 at 3:08 PM
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    stickyTaco, Jun 20, 2017
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  6. Jun 27, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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    Does anyone know the size of the cap nut that attaches to the end of the long bolt on a Traction Jack? I need to replace mine as it fell off by itself (never used). I tried emailing and calling (and social media, just now) Traction Jack but I cannot get a hold of them.

    The largest size my local Home Depot has is 12mm, but that was too small. Which means I need to order one and in that case I do not want to have to order several different sizes just to hope that I get lucky.
     
    Max74, Jun 27, 2017
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  7. Jun 28, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    I'm now up to six TREDs for my original $150 purchase.
     
    crazysccrmd, Jun 28, 2017
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  8. Jun 28, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    are they regulars or pros?
     
    ramonortiz55, Jun 28, 2017
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  9. Jun 28, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    Regulars.
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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    After some trial and error making several trips to Home Depot, I can answer this question now. The cap nut is 1/2" (inside diameter). Sadly the company (Traction Jack) was of no help, despite numerous emails, phone calls, and I even tried social media.
     
    Max74, Jul 5, 2017
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  11. Jul 11, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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    Has anybody used loading ramps for traction devices. Seems a lot stronger.
     
    Trucko, Jul 11, 2017
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  12. Aug 8, 2017 at 1:02 PM
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    I'm leaning towards the MAXSA since they are cheaper, and the longest. I'm going to try mounting them to an OEM roof rack which has about a 43in gab between crossbars if I measured correctly. Any body done this and have recommendations on hardware?
     
    Chase8059, Aug 8, 2017
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  13. Aug 23, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    Next time you are doing something like that just bring the part to the store. ;)
     
    SandTaco138, Aug 23, 2017
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  14. Aug 23, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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  15. Aug 27, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    I did :)

    1st trip their largest nut wasn't large enough. So I ordered online and had it shipped to the store (since that's a free option). 2nd trip the larger size I ordered was spot on (educated guess).

    Here's the kicker. Traction Jack finally replied to me and told me they sent me a free replacement nut (covered under warranty). I never received it. Then they said they sent me another one. I never received it. I confirmed I did not make a mistake in the address I gave them. I still have never received that replacement nut, nor do they reply to me anymore. Sigh...
     
    Max74, Aug 27, 2017
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  16. Sep 20, 2017 at 10:01 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    I came on this thread to ask about these actually. I was wondering the same...

    In 4+ years, Ive never needed these but would like to have a set "just in case". Ive found reviews online and they seem to work as advertised.

    Can anyone vouch for these? For under 100$ they fit my budget very well if they are built well.
     
    steveo27, Sep 20, 2017
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  17. Sep 22, 2017 at 3:30 AM
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    I have MAXSA boards. Beware that the nubs on these are quite fat and do not fit in the tread pattern of some all terrain tires (Hankook in this case). Tried to get a Ford Raptor out of the mud yesterday and the tires just spin against the boards. Never got a bite at all. I'm either going to return them or modify them by putting nuts and bolts sticking up through the nubs.
     
    Mutant, Sep 22, 2017
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  18. Oct 10, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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  19. Oct 10, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
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  20. Oct 10, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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