Stuck in snow, mud, or ice? These traction boards bite in and help you drive out. The reinforced nylon build feels rugged yet light, and they can pull shovel duty when you need to clear a path. They mount cleanly to platform racks or crossbars with t-slot hardware, and can bolt to ladder rack uprights with options to lock. Running more than two can make tricky recoveries easier.
Use mounts that fit platform racks or crossbars with accessory slots and t-bolts. Pins or brackets that slide into a t-slot help, and some accept small padlocks to help prevent theft. If your ladder rack lacks slots, certain mounts can be drilled to the uprights—verify your rack's material and thickness before drilling.
Two work, but carrying four can make recovery simpler. With a board at each wheel, if one tire slips the others can still find grip as the suspension moves. Dig to set each board firmly, then ease forward and backward to build a track. Watch wheel placement to avoid slipping off the side of a board.
They are not for extremely heavy equipment like a 70,000 pound mixer. Some boards list around 10,000 lbs capacity, and there are reports of use with trucks in excess of 15,000 lbs. Check the stated capacity for your specific boards, position them on firm ground, and avoid wheelspin that could damage the lugs or deck.
Yes, reinforced nylon traction boards can perform in extreme cold, even with a 3,500 dually in snow and ice. Clear packed snow or mud so the boards can seat under the tires. Ease onto the boards and keep momentum steady. If you're high centered or pushing a wall of snow, dig more room and expect a few tries to get moving.
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