Loading vehical without a front wheel?

spitse · 04-19-2010, 09:34 PM

Not sure where to put this question. I have found a doaner for a 4.0 swap. It was in a rollover and the front passenger wheel assembly broke off. How can I load it on a trailer without having a wheel?

Any tips or tricks? I know I will need a winch, but something to slide on?

Would the wheel dollies to move vehicals in shops work?

I have a 16' Utility with sides, but I may have access to a car hauler if I ask nice.

Can someone put this in the general discussion? I messed up.

Tony Raine · 04-19-2010, 09:53 PM

someone else on this forum mentioned in another topic a while back:

turn the hood upside down and use it as a slide for the missing wheel

spitse · 04-19-2010, 10:07 PM

Thanks Tony, hadn't thought of that. The hood is not usable anyway.

trail B2 · 04-19-2010, 10:12 PM

I like to use scrap plywood under the break and drag it on and off.Have someone watch carefully and take your time tear up the trailer and even asking nice won't help.

spitse · 04-19-2010, 10:17 PM

I think my 16' utility would be fine after thinking this over, it has wood floor and I have only myself to blame if it gets damaged. How much of a winch would i need? 2000lbs with a snatchblock, or a comealong?

Tony Raine · 04-19-2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitse

I think my 16' utility would be fine after thinking this over, it has wood floor and I have only myself to blame if it gets damaged. How much of a winch would i need? 2000lbs with a snatchblock, or a comealong?

lay some plywood down on the trailer where the hood will be dragging.

04-19-2010, 09:34 PM	#1
spitse Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 Engine: 3.0-4.0 swap Posts: 50 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	Loading vehical without a front wheel? Not sure where to put this question. I have found a doaner for a 4.0 swap. It was in a rollover and the front passenger wheel assembly broke off. How can I load it on a trailer without having a wheel? Any tips or tricks? I know I will need a winch, but something to slide on? Would the wheel dollies to move vehicals in shops work? I have a 16' Utility with sides, but I may have access to a car hauler if I ask nice. Can someone put this in the general discussion? I messed up. Last edited by spitse; 04-19-2010 at 09:40 PM. Reason: Posted in wrong topic
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04-19-2010, 10:07 PM	#3
spitse Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 Engine: 3.0-4.0 swap Posts: 50 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Tony, hadn't thought of that. The hood is not usable anyway.
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trail B2 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Eastern Ca. Year: 1986 Make: ford Model: bronco 2 Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: 4x4 and DD Posts: 1,179 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	I like to use scrap plywood under the break and drag it on and off.Have someone watch carefully and take your time tear up the trailer and even asking nice won't help. __________________ We make A living by what we get, We make A life by what we give.http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...lies/yahoo.gif
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04-19-2010, 10:17 PM	#5
spitse Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 Engine: 3.0-4.0 swap Posts: 50 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	I think my 16' utility would be fine after thinking this over, it has wood floor and I have only myself to blame if it gets damaged. How much of a winch would i need? 2000lbs with a snatchblock, or a comealong?
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