Driving a Compact Truck offers versatility and efficiency, but maintaining optimal traction, especially in challenging weather conditions, can be a concern. Whether it’s navigating slick spring rains or icy winter roads, ensuring your compact truck has reliable grip is crucial for safety and control. The ShurTrax All-Weather Traction Weight is engineered to provide that essential extra traction, giving you enhanced handling and confidence behind the wheel. By adding up to 300 pounds of weight precisely where it’s needed most – over the rear wheels – ShurTrax transforms your compact truck’s performance in any season.
Experience Superior Handling and Control
The Mid-Size/Compact Pickup ShurTrax traction weight is specifically designed to fit seamlessly into the bed of almost any compact truck. Measuring 56” x 48” x 3” (142 x 122 x 7.5 cm), with a 40” (102 cm) clearance for wheel wells, installation is straightforward. Simply place the ShurTrax in your truck bed, secure it with four tarp straps, and fill it with up to 40 gallons (151 L) of water. This simple process adds approximately 320 lbs. (147 kg) of weight, significantly improving traction. This added weight helps to reduce axle and wheel hop, resulting in a smoother ride, more confident acceleration, and noticeably better handling across diverse road conditions.
A Safer and Cleaner Alternative for Your Compact Truck
Traditional methods for adding weight to a compact truck bed, such as sandbags, salt bags, or cement blocks, can be messy and even dangerous. These loose materials can shift unpredictably and become projectiles during sudden stops, posing a safety risk. In contrast, ShurTrax offers a safer and cleaner solution. Constructed from super tough, UV-resistant vinyl and reinforced with a woven nylon mesh, the ShurTrax chamber is built to last. Inside, die-electrically welded baffles with relief holes prevent water from surging during turns, stops, and starts, ensuring stable and predictable weight distribution.
Durable, Versatile, and Easy to Store
Beyond just traction, ShurTrax is designed for practicality. You can haul up to 500 lbs. (227 kg) on top of the ShurTrax unit itself (with proper care to avoid punctures, or by using a protective sheet of plywood). When the extra weight is no longer needed, simply drain the water, and the ShurTrax can be folded or rolled up for convenient storage, taking up minimal space until you need it again. ShurTrax models are compatible with a wide range of compact pickup trucks from various manufacturers, including Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and Ford Ranger, among others. It’s also adaptable for step-side pickups by folding in the “corner ears” before filling.
Backed by a Robust Warranty
ShurTrax stands behind the quality of its product with a 3-year No-Hassle warranty against defects in materials or manufacturing. This warranty provides peace of mind, ensuring your investment is protected. For warranty claims, simply contact customer service with proof of purchase.
Additional Features and Considerations
- Extreme Temperature Resilience: When properly filled, ShurTrax can withstand temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C).
- Integrated Straps and Grommets: Equipped with integrated grommets, ShurTrax straps down securely to your truck bed.
- Multi-Purpose Water Transport: Beyond traction, ShurTrax can also be used to transport up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water for various needs such as construction, landscaping, or recreation. (Note: NOT approved for potable water storage).
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Vinyl Chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
