How Far Apart Should E-Tracks be When Using Wheel Chocks for SXS

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How far apart should the e tracks be placed to use the e chocks for a side by side

asked by: Shelley

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It will vary from vehicle to vehicle but basically you'd want to center the e-tracks under the center of the tires to use the e-track wheel chocks like part # EM09160 or # EM58523-09162-4.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Bulldog Winch Ratcheting Wheel Tie-Down Strap #BDW20362 is designed to connect to a D-Ring type of connection point so you wouldn't need to install an e-track on your trailer. For your application I recommend installing the Brophy D-Ring Tie…

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Answer 2

You can use either wheel nets or wheel straps with the Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chock for E-Track #EM09162 (this is a quantity of one strap but can be ordered in a pair at part #EM09162-2). I recommend the Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net with E-Track…

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Answer 3

The installation method you mention for the #EM09160 Erickson ATV E-Track Tie-Down Kit should be sufficient to hold down your 800 lb ATV, but I'd personally feel better if you could tie in to a metal crossmember under the trailer decking or use a…

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Answer 4

The Erickson E-Track Tie-Down Kit part #EM58523-09162-4 can be used with any size track. The correct size would come down to applications which is no something I can advise on. The tracks simply need to be long enough for the tire to sit on and have…

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Answer 5

I spoke to Erickson and they were very informative. That being said, the Breaking Strength and Working Load Limit will be the same for every manufacturer with the basic rule to ensure safety of 3:1. So with the #EM58523-09162-4 having a breaking…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 8

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 9

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 10

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 11

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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