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Maxtraxs and other brands have been around a while now and thought Id look into it a bit more.
Probably more suited to sand work on the beaches, but handy neither the less
How many of you that have them think they are a good bit of kit??
Have they lived up to the hype?
Are they lasting [how many times used]
Basically a road report on them
Yes, they have...
Naahhhh, mine have seen prob 60/40 sand and mud...
Good? they are bloody awesome!!! Beat sandbags, carpet, PSP or whatever hands down...
Unequivocal yes...
Mine are 5 years or so old, used a few dozen times or so and still good...
Sorry, can't answer that last one, never used them on the road...
mine are good, downside dont use too much jandel as the lugs snap off or melt :(
Mine are very orange & unused. :)
Lent them to Badger did we?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
HahahahahaQuote:
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My maxtrax are about the same age as ET's. They've only been used about 3 times in all that time and still ok. Maybe one of the lugs is a bit melted on the tip, no they weren't used by Badger, only on 2 bloody Prados and a Pajero.
Got a set of maxx trax on my work ute they're an awesome bit of kit, very handy on sand as you don't have to dig much, so quick way of getting going again.
If you use them correctly i.e. just feather the throttle and let the grip of the trax pull you out, then I reckon they will last you a long time. But as soon as you hit the throttle too hard you will just spin the wheels and that melts down all the teeth. Not a piece of kit that I would ever lend to anyone else as most peoples reaction to being bogged is to gun it as hard as you can!
I think people see them and think they're some kind of 4x4 magical tool that can get them out of any strife... They won't get you out of anything that a trusty ol' shovel couldn't
Yeah a bit handier than carrying those old gal tracks Malcolm Douglas used back in the day.
Found some that are 60mm thick and 1200 long x 330mm wide for $100.
They say they are good for 10 ton but not sure they would. time will tell.
Then to make a bracket to hold them somehow on my faux spare wheel
Agree wholeheartedly. I used mine to try and restart my progress up a sand dune. Melted some of the lugs but not too bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Phew! Thanks for taking the pressure off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
Mine are very orange and used only once - on another vehicle. lol
Mine are like Cuppa's, though red, unused and nicely wrapped in their covers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
They only stay this way because I got that extra bag of "Don't Get Bogged" dust that is supposed to come with them.
Mine have been heavily used in mud, sand and snow. They are still in very good condition, I have the spare tyre mount for them, its a great addition and means you don't have to put muddy traxx back in the wagon when you are finished.
I also have a set of Bushranger X-Trax II, they are OK but pretty crap compared to the MaxTraxx. The only advantage of the X-Trax is they are small so fit inside small cars like Vitara, etc.
If I bought them again I reckon I'd give the cheap eBay MaxTraxx copies a go, at $80 a set they would be worth a try.
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.........Show off!
Now now boys, this is not a pissing competition! hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
I thought people just bought em so they looked pretty on the roof , along with the shovel and highlift , and low profile tyres while driving around town ! Dam those woolies speed bumps :)
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So rule 1 Don't lend your traxx
rule 2 easy on the throttle
and 3 fabricate an exterior mount for them.
Easy enough to modify a rear hi'lift jack holder
Any one tried these.
http://www.ironman4x4.com/products/r...ction-by-treds
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Maxtrax-R...wAAOSw37tV-A0NQuote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Mine are a few years old but because of my superb driving skills have not had to use them yet but in saying that, I always forget to take them with me anyway :)
Hi Jeff long time eh, will be up end of the month.
You used your treds/traxx yet???
G'day mate. I don't have any, never needed them. Not been around much, had a stint in hospital and been laid up for about 8 weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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Well we got to use my tracks a little over the last few days, we had a little trip up north. Plenty of beach and my mate in his GU got reeeaaallllyyy bogged in soft sand...
We used his two max trax under his front wheels and my 4 Ridge Ryder tracks under the back, (he was driving out backwards as forwards was toward the ocean).... With just his two max trax he was only able to drive as far as getting off the other end of the tracks and would bog down again straight away.
We put mine down, two for each back wheel and he drove straight out no worries at all, I figure an extra set of max trax would have had the same result, having tracks under all 4 wheels made a huge difference.
I totally agree with the wheel spin bit, my tracks have no damage at all, his have had a couple of previous uses with a bit of wheel spin, and they have lost a bunch of lugs. Not a fault of the product, they have definitely lost lugs through unintended use. It will be interesting to see how mine go with a couple more uses and compare them.
The only down side so far is I can't find ready made mounts for them, oh we'll when I have time I'll have to make some. Straps do for now.
Just buying a set now and was looking at the ebay cheapies,are they ok considering the amount of use they will get in a life time ?
Agree. Melted some but not too bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Both Tred Pro and the Maxtrax Extreme are using an over-mooulding process now to address the melted teeth issues. The MaxTrax is a much heavier and complex compound by the feel of them both. Get what you pay for at the end of the day when using the cheapies.
Have been pondering over original tough ‘MaxTrax’ purchase for a few years now and still honestly unsure if their use as backup blown winch recovery could be justified/utilised in the Victorian high country for the Mexicans crews needs? I do imagine they would greatly assist beyond our vehicles entry/departure angles. Would truly love to hear honest feedback of blokes using them like this as say ramps properly supported and if they worked/survived? Cheers too!
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i got a set of tracks, went out trying to use them... made it through every bog hole i found :( so they haven't even got dirty.
Sorry to disappoint you, but mine are close to 4 years old and look brand new!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
Only used once in anger - for another vehicle. lol.
@Clunk waiting....waiting.....waiting..... lol
Well we all know you wouldn't have any need for them hey Gunta hahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
but mine are also in the same condition as when I first bought them........... still not used the buggahs
Must own a GU. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by garett
gq's always in the shed is itQuote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
You know I don't have a shed.... It's kept on me front lawnQuote:
Originally Posted by Avo
no gurly car here i drive a maverick :PQuote:
Originally Posted by DX grunt
Max Trax, should’ve bought em, unexplainable [emoji12]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...018/08/293.jpg
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