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kneerick 10-24-2008
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anyone use these i have plastic pads that came with my pump,not a big fan affraid that if i double stack them they will slide off during pumping

Bob 10-24-2008
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With 30,000 to 40,000 pounds pushing down on those pads they do tend to hold still. If the friction between the two isn't enough, it is easy to score the surface to create more. It is sort of like grooving a racing tire to increase the edges.

Some ops' weld small spots onto the bottom of their outrigger's feet to increase the bite.

What brand pump do you operate?


WHO?? 10-24-2008
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I have a pair of the 36x36x2's on my 47 and I LOVE them.I use them under my 24x24 wood pads and they have more than proven thier worth to me.Even though I didn't buy them I can't imagine NOT having them!!!

Vasa 10-25-2008
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Sprinkel some sand between them , or lay a couple of small nails or screw between the pads .

But I only do that when they are ice on the pads....

It is like Bob says , I have never get them to slide , even with 6 or 7 stacked ....


Bob 10-25-2008
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VASA,

The nails are an excellent idea

Thanks ! ;~)


kneerick 10-25-2008
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alliance

TooTall 10-25-2008
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Like Bob said, Tread 'em. Set a skill saw at 1/4" to 1/8" inch deep and zip some lines a couple inch's apart. It also helps break the suction on wet ground. I would not do this to wood pads as it would create a breaking point. I carry 2 of these, mostly for the fronts. You can also do this to the under side of the outrigger feet with a grinder. Like you do to a wedge pin that wont grab. Welding a stop under em tears up your pads alot faster.