Troubleshooting Etrack that Bends After Use When Used for Winching
Published 01/20/2015
Question:
Looking for a tuffer thicker e-track strip. I have using the 6000 heavy duty dring with a small snatch block attached to pull my car in my into the enclosed trailer, using a small winch attached to the side of the trailer. This is my setup: The etrack slots get bend pretty bad after a few uses. Please advise.
asked by: Samuel L
Expert Reply:
The heavy duty Etrack like the # E19148 that has a 6,000 lb capacity is the highest rated Etrack we offer. If you are bending the slots it's because you are overloading them. If there is anyway to spread the load you are winching to more slots of the Etrack that would be your best option.
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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1
- E Track
- E Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5-1/8 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 5 Feet Long
- Erickson
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