What is the weight capacity of these brackets? I would like to use them to make a drop down step for a small trailer.
1760859
It depends on the weight of the material you will use to make the shelf. These are on 8 inches deep so maybe consider a larger size set of brackets.
1760860
I have built 2 8' drop leaf tables with these, using 4 per leaf. I don't know a weight rating, but I would be very worried about these to support the weight of a person. They just aren't that heavy. They also frequently need a little push on the middle of the diagonal; support to collapse them, so they might not be suitable for something as low as a step.
762144
I my opinion they should work fine for that purpose. The speaker cabs I used them on were'nt nearly that heavy but i also leaned downward while pushing them so I think I prob. had 200# on them with absolutely no probs.
1368723
I looked around a bit, including Smittybilt's website and could not find a specific weght listed as a limit. But what I can tell you is that I've had mine for over 2 years now. I weighed 185lbs when I bought these. I srep up on them regularly and I can jump up and down on them. The only movement still is my trucks suspension.
908982
Hi. I want to build a shelf that falls down. Not one that gets pulled up.Would it in your opinion make sense to use these brackets? They wouldbe on the two sides of the surface I will be using. Thanks for any replyon that!
534480
They are a good 1/4" thick. I couldn't give you a definite weight capacity, but I'm quite confident that it would hold my weight and I weigh 115 pounds.
1116837
I am not sure what you mean by weight capacity. But I am 6,3 235lbs, and I can lean on them pretty good and they dont collapse once they are set up correctly. I hope this answered your question.
1098179
They are very very sturdy!!! I have no idea of a weight limit but they are completely solid
1938085
I would estimate less than 2 pounds. But don't let the light weight deter you. They are very sturdy and rugged.
79713
I dont know exactly but I am using them as supports for a table top and sewing supplies. not fully loaded yet but I am guessing they could hold easily 100 lbs each and probably 150 each. they are particle board so I don't expect them to be exceptionally sturdy. they are nice for the price
316492
I don't know the weight rating. The kit provides the brackets needed for mounting (4 per side as I recall.) However, I ended up replacing these rails as the rubber steps deteriorated terribly after only 18 months of normal (light duty) use! I would suggest some other manufacturer since Lund said this was "normal" for these rails and refused to even sell me the replacement rubber!
1686153
yes on both accounts, they are rated B for around 785 lbs. Check NADA.com for your trailer weight.. Good Luck ]
2257704
I am not sure of the actual weight limit but I struggle going up and down steps and have two of these installed on my RV. I pull on them quite a bit going up the steps and they are sturdy and show no movement where attached.
1623851
Too weak. I originally bought it for a lighter load and then gave them to my son, who tried to use them to haul his one-person kayak, and they were marginal at best. He ended up buying a Thule rack (which can also be locked). Hope this helps.
1433804
The brackets themselves are plenty strong. It's going to depend on your fasteners. If you can drive all your screws into solid wood like a good mirror frame and wall joists, I think these would be plenty strong. If you can't screw directly into joists, or you just want to make absolutely sure nothing is going to move, just use 1-2 additional brackets on your items. Oh, and feel free to use longer screws if you want. (I did all of the above when I hung a heavy picture.)
1797454
I use them for a cart to load in my van that I can't lift by myself. The ad states that they will handle 1500 lbs however.
2267689
If you mount them flat, they lose about 2/3 of the weight capacity. So figure about 150 lbs. vs. the 500 lbs if you use them as designed.
1757914
The mounting brackets are round. The could rotate some, it has rubber feet on both ends. I weighted 180 when I used mine without their ting brackets it never fell down once. I could drop my weight I it and it would stay put.