the OFFICIAL sled deck thread

[muzbomb]

I just got a 8ft Classic Marathon deck i was going to bolt it in. Was thinking of using 4x6 1/8" thick plate in front and back also was thinking of putting a thick composite rubber under the deck legs in the truck box. What you guys think that would work like??

 

[Marathon Truck Decks]

I just got a 8ft Classic Marathon deck i was going to bolt it in. Was thinking of using 4x6 1/8" thick plate in front and back also was thinking of putting a thick composite rubber under the deck legs in the truck box. What you guys think that would work like??[/QUOTE

Sounds like a good plan muzbomb

 

[plio7]

Looks like I will be pushing up my build of my 2 piece ramp..... My old ramp has vanished

 

[Pink-Inc]

For those with the classic marathons, how much flex are you seeing side to side when loaded? Mine moves easily an inch each way when loaded. Doesn't seem normal to me

 

[Marathon Truck Decks]

For those with the classic marathons, how much flex are you seeing side to side when loaded? Mine moves easily an inch each way when loaded. Doesn't seem normal to me

Hi Pinko, I would check around the gussets where the legs meet the top deck frame for cracked welds. The deck itself should not shift.

 

[Pink-Inc]

Thanks I've checked it all over a couple times. No cracks at all. It's barely used. With a load on it I tried to shake it back and forth and it looks like the legs are bending a bit

 

[crazy_wheeler]

For those with the classic marathons, how much flex are you seeing side to side when loaded? Mine moves easily an inch each way when loaded. Doesn't seem normal to me

It's marathon junk. The deck will flex some when you have machines loaded on it especially if it's a single wheel truck as compared to a dually. Top heavy and body roll.

 

[Showtime]

You got er buddy....looks good!!

Todd buddy i need one of those too.....drop me a PM with the moola money....tanks dude.

 

[goodngrubby]

Todd buddy i need one of those too.....drop me a PM with the moola money....tanks dude.

Hey Chris, Give me a call when you can. 403-783-0717

 

[teamgreen]

Thanks I've checked it all over a couple times. No cracks at all. It's barely used. With a load on it I tried to shake it back and forth and it looks like the legs are bending a bit

Maybe you can clarify, is the deck shaking from side to side?

It shouldnt move at all. Mine is bolted thru the box and if I shake it at all the only movement is suspension of the truck. Cracks in the welds are extremely hard to see.

 

[Pink-Inc]

Yes it's moving side to side. I looked at the legs and shook it and it looks like the legs themselves are bending

 

[teamgreen]

Is it bolted in? Does it look like the legs have been modified?

 

[Pink-Inc]

Yea sorry it's bolted through. Sitting on 7x12 pieces of plywood. Legs are original and unmodified

 

[teamgreen]

Yea sorry it's bolted through. Sitting on 7x12 pieces of plywood. Legs are original and unmodified

well than, better post a video while you rock it side to side. im outta ideas.

Did Marathon ever have a metal X bracing the front two legs together? Maybe if they did it was removed?

 

[Pink-Inc]

Yea marathon has the X bracing and it's still there. The legs I just noticed are bowed out about a 1/2" from the top of the leg to the bottom. Not sure if that would cause this but I'm going to tie them together to straighten them up on bottom with a piece of plate across the box and see if that helps

 

[Pink-Inc]

Anyone know if the Marathon extension will bolt right up on the Marlon? I'd imagine it would but want to make sure. I'm sick of this Marathon deck already

 

[teamgreen]

ever figure out what the problem is?

 

[Pink-Inc]

No I went over every inch of it and can't find anything. Tried snugging up the bolts throughout the deck a bit but nothing was loose and it changed nothing

 

[medler]

Could the box be cracked where its bolted? Just an idea.

 

[Pink-Inc]

No the truck is brand new and I checked for that