ShurTrax Traction Weight

Works Much Better Than Sand Bags

Posted on 03/20/2008 by Jamison Y. - 2007 Toyota Tacoma (Highlands Ranch,CO)

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"Pros: Provides good weight right over the rear axel. Easy to install. Cons: The garden hose adapter leaks in a steady stream."

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Makes A Differencce

Posted on 01/26/2008 by Scott S. - 2000 Chevy Silverado (Quincy,IL)

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"I can feel the weight it adds to the back when driving"

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ShurTrax@6200 Ft.- F-150 4 WD

Posted on 01/17/2008 by Mark C. - 2005 Ford F-150 (Mescalero,NM)

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"We live in the beautiful, green mountains of south-central New Mexico. Unfortunately, this year was predicted to be a light snow year and so far, it's true. Like the other reviews, the hardest part of the install was getting the fill spout to unfold. Had to use pliers; be careful! You can damage the plastic filler neck if you use the wrong tool. Hard to gauge the 3 inch fill recommendation; we used a plastic ruler. So far, the ShurTrax is working as advertised. The added wt. helps with ride quality. Of course the 4.6L works a bit harder, but we expected that. Hopefully, we will see some snow soon and can test it as it was intended. Ours is secured with rubber hook straps and has held securely. Have hauled heavy cardboard boxes and large, full plastic storage bins on top of the ShurTrax with no problem. Some nights, the water freezes completely, but the bag has held. Thus far, a quality product that seems to work as advertised."

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Good product

Posted on 01/02/2008 by Todd H. - 2006 Toyota Tundra (Souderton,PA)

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"Just as described and does just what I need in the winter for more traction. I was able to test this out on packed snow and ice, other cars couldn't even climb the hill and I didn't even need 4x4. The only drawback is the fill feels cheap and fits poorly, hopefully this will not be an issue in later years."

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Shur Trax

Posted on 12/27/2007 by Sherry S. - 2003 Ford F250 (Round Top,NY)

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"I bought as a Christmas gift for my husband and he loved the idea as he had never heard of them. They did help with the ride of the truck so it didn't feel like riding in a tank and also helped with the handeling in snow."

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Saved the day

Posted on 12/26/2007 by Nathaniel N. - 2006 Dodge Ram (Wakefield,RI)

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"bought two, one for my daughter and one for myself. Real big storm hit and these worked great. Grommets need c clamps to make them easier to tie down."

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ShurTrax Traction Weight

Posted on 12/25/2007 by Steven A. - 2006 Toyota Tundra (Vernon,CT)

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"Nice product and easy to install - just tie it off so avoid slipping and fill with water. I did have a problem extending the fill spout using the pull tabs - be careful. The plastic nozzle is quite rigid when cold. Other than that - it should work fine and provide enough weight to keep the rear in touch with the road."

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It's ok

Posted on 12/11/2007 by Mark K. - 2002 Dodge Dakota (Rossford,OH)

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"Installed in my 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. It ride smoother and less tire spinning. Haven't had a chance to try it in snow yet."

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ShurTrax Bed Weight

Posted on 11/28/2007 by Mark R. - 2007 Ford F150 (Ellicott City,MD)

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"The ShurTrax bed weight system is everything that I expected from the reviews. It was easy to install and fill, and it actually improves the ride of the truck (although the acceleration is not quite as good). I recommend that you buy straps from Home Depot (or similar) to secure as mine did move when I started fast from a light and made an immediate sharp turn."

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ready for snow

Posted on 11/14/2007 by Larry W. - 2007 Ford Mustang (Gretna,NE)

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"A very nice product. easy to fill and not to bulky. Received it in three days. Thanks AutoAnything."

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FANTASTIC PRODUCT!!!!!!

Posted on 10/27/2007 by Thomas M M. - 2001 Ford F150 (Toms River,NJ)

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"I have tried sand bags, actual weight plates you see in a gym. The weights never stayed in place and the sand was a HUGE mess. The ShurTrax is BY FAR a fantastic idea that I have already recommended to a few of my coworkers with pickups. GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!!!"

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Easy to install/fill

Posted on 10/02/2007 by Donna I. - 1986 Nissan Pickup (Hardbody) (Anchorage,AK)

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"This sure beats having to get sand bags! It was easy to attach to my bed and easy to fill."

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Better than sandbags

Posted on 09/21/2007 by Robert L. - 1998 Chevy Truck S10 (Newberg,OR)

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"It does a good job providing traction. The fitting that allows you to connect a garden hose is worthless. Neither set of threads will tighten enough to stop leaking, so the only way to fill it is to hold the hose in place and not worry about getting everything wet."

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sure trax

Posted on 04/20/2007 by Charles T. - 2005 Toyota Tundra (Antioch,IL)

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"good fit.will be able to tell a lot more next winter."

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perfect for lightnings

Posted on 03/13/2007 by Brian W. - 2002 Ford F150 (Wilmington,DE)

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"the full size provides a great way to get traction in all weather. i found that it does not move around at all on my vehicle, so no straps neccessary. this may be a different case according to which truck you own or bed lining. didn't really notice a change in gas mileage when full, but i also have a gaylords fiberglass x2000 tonneau cover with speedstur wing also purchased from autoanything. Thanks for doing business guys."

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It's almost everything i could have hoped for

Posted on 02/27/2007 by David O. - 1996 Ford Ranger (Silver Spring,MD)

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"Only problem: It doesn;t come with cords to keep it from sliding (the front was harder). Second problem: there's no place on the Ford Ranger to attach the front of the weight. Fortunately, I have a Bed liner and made a doohickey out of wood with round thingees to tie the bag to, that went across the bed at the front - Problem Solved. The wieght over ther rear wheels makes a huge difference - really, reallyl noticeable on wet roads. Great safety device. Improves the ride, too."

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Review

Posted on 02/22/2007 by Bryan P. - 2002 Toyota Tacoma (Welcome,MD)

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"The ShurTrax is an excellent product. It does what it claims. The added weight has helped me with very icy conditions with my Toyota Tacoma. The valve is difficult to pull out and I had to adjust the water level a couple times to get it right. Otherwise, very helpful and a lot cleaner, manageable and better looking than using sand bags, or cinder blocks."

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ShurTrax traction weight

Posted on 02/20/2007 by David T. - 1999 Ford F150 (Vallejo,CA)

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"The product serves it's purpose. It appears durable enough and certainly adds weight and traction. Best of all, it is about as easy as can be to throw it in and get it filled. A couple areas needing improvement: The hose fitting worked ok, but the intake valve needs a removable stopper. As soon as you unscrew the hose, water comes gushing out. Also, it would have been great to have adjustable ties or straps (even if offered as an option only)."

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Shurtrax

Posted on 02/10/2007 by Kevin W. (Warren,PA)

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"The Shurtrax system is a great way to add weight to your truck without the mess of sandbags and the danger of cinder blocks. I look to many years of use from this product."

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ShurTrax is a hit

Posted on 02/03/2007 by Jonathan P. - 1992 Ford Ranger (Bellbrook,OH)

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"The ShurTrax traction weight system is a handy device to put weight where you need it. I found it a no brainer to use. Once I placed it in my truck bed and used four straps to ensure it would stay in place I used the included hose adapter and filled it with water as instructed. I was suprised after putting so much water into it how easy it is to cap off. I would recommend that if you purchase this product for your car that you fill it and then put it into the trunk, especialy in the dead of winter. I drove around with ShurTrax for a week before it got cold enough to freeze. During that time I had no problems of shifting weight like I did with other options to increase traction. I was able to put a load on top of it too. I did put a plastic sheet designed to hold leaf bags open, as extra protection while hauling stuff. The company doesn't advocate this is far as I know, I just thought it was common sense. After the product froze and some snow fell, I did a little traveling on roads where drifting snow had blown accross the road, making passage across it hazardous, despite road crew efforts. ShurTrax really demonstrated its value during this outing. I had no problems of lost traction while traversing these deceptive conditions. I havn't had a chance to drain it so that I can remove it. However, the necessity is comming up soon because I want to do a little work on the truck bed. I'll pull it into my garage overnight to thaw the system then back out into the driveway to drain it on a nice sunny day. The extra plus is once I do this I can fold it up and put it away in a much smaller space than comparable set ups like sand bags or a skid with cinder blocks locked down on it. Additionally since the biggest part of the weight can be easily shed, I won't break my back wrestling it in and out as with other setups. Everyone who has seen it wants one, so I guess I would buy it again! ShurTrax, I think you have a winner on your hands."

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steve c.

Posted on 01/25/2007 by Steven C. - 2003 Chevy Silverado (Holland,NY)

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"it was good but i think that they could have a better explanation of how to measure the three in of water in it so that when the water frezees it dont breake the plastic other than that ithink it works great no mor sand tubes flying all the truck if you have to make suden stop great product."

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ShurTrax is a sure thing!

Posted on 01/19/2007 by Cheryl H. (Piscataway,NJ)

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"The best think I ever bought for my truck. I can drive with confidence now!"

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ShurTrax

Posted on 01/13/2007 by Robert N. - 2006 Dodge Ram (Great Neck,NY)

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"PROS: Works as advertised and fits. Even outs Truck height. Truck no long spins tires in wet weather. Smoothes out ride. Can be removed and stored. I have not gotten to us it in snow yet, so I can't evaluate its effectiveness. CONS: Did not come with bungee cords to tie it down to the truck bed. Plastic filler neck is a flimsy. Without very strong bungee cords it will move in you truck bed a little. Overall it is a good product and gives your truck more traction and a smother ride. I would recommend it if traction is an issue with your truck."

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Great Product!

Posted on 01/11/2007 by Barry B. - 2005 Ford F-150 (Mineral,VA)

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"This product is a great alternative to blocks, etc. for added winter traction. Easy to install and stays in place. I have not noticed any shifting. Can still load cargo on top within reason."

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Tie It Down

Posted on 01/11/2007 by Dennis V. - 2005 Ford F350 (Parker,CO)

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"Although I have a full size truck, I opted for the medium size Shuretrax to leave more bed room. I saw a noticeable difference in traction right away. Although it beats blocks and sand it will still shift if you have to make a drastic manuever. It needs to be secured in the bed using the grommets!"

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