# Unloading a car from a flatbed... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 7, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632 "2012-12-07T15:11:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/1 "2012-12-07T15:11:13Z")
I’m looking for ideas, or maybe someone with a Flatbed truck or a trailer/ramps willing to assist. I have a car (88 325iX) that’s supposed to be coming this weekend that’s stuck on a Flatbed. The part of the flatbed that is supposed to do the unloading of the car is broken. Car is on a Mitsubishi Canter, roughly 40" off the ground. Any input is appreciated, even if its just for the lulz… ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/2 "2012-12-07T15:14:32Z")
Maybe find a loading dock somewhere that would work? I know I lived next to the county barns and they had a ramp for loading salt into trucks. I used to unload my 4 wheelers and dirt bikes there ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/3 "2012-12-07T15:28:44Z")
Another flatbed… back it from one to another. If the driver didn’t think of that hire a different one next time. ---
**Author:** ![SPDboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@SPDboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SPDboy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/4 "2012-12-07T15:33:10Z")
back it up to a small hill? ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/5 "2012-12-07T15:45:40Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > Another flatbed… back it from one to another. If the driver didn’t think of that hire a different one next time. this… I have done it before ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/6 "2012-12-07T15:56:48Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > Another flatbed… back it from one to another. If the driver didn’t think of that hire a different one next time. That was the original idea, but a few guys in the area turned it down, and the one that did agree to help unload is not available this weekend. I should also include this is in Cheektowaga, if anyone is thinking of lending their services. Thanks for the input so far guys. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/7 "2012-12-07T16:00:01Z")
unhook the car, drive really fast in reverse, slam on brakes ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/8 "2012-12-07T16:18:06Z")
unload it onto a loading dock and have another flatbed get it off if they won’t go ass to mouth directly with another flatbed ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/9 "2012-12-07T18:52:36Z")
Forkflit ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/10 "2012-12-07T19:02:10Z")
If I am putting this together correctly, you paid someone to transport a car for you and they have a broken piece of equipment. I guess I fail to see why you are concerned, it is that guys issue to figure out. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/11 "2012-12-07T19:41:38Z")
How much are you willing to spend? I know people who can pick up heavy items. 🙂 I also know people who can build ramps. ---------- Post added at 11:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:03 PM ---------- My driveway has enough pitch, you could probably just drive it off. Lol ---------- Post added at 11:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:26 PM ---------- I have already thought of 5 ways to unload this thing at my house Camel Trophy style. Lol ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/12 "2012-12-07T20:17:06Z")
Any real man could build a ramp in less than an hour to get it down. That’s if you don’t have access to a loading dock or another flatbed. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/13 "2012-12-07T21:45:58Z")
I have a buddy with several flat beds. let me know if you need 1. PM me for details ---
**Author:** ![yunvme666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yunvme666/32/5065_2.png) [@yunvme666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yunvme666)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2012, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/14 "2012-12-08T08:15:27Z")
find someone with a drive on 4 post lift, and back the truck up to it? ---
**Author:** ![L8APEX1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/l8apex1/32/7276_2.png) [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2012, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/15 "2012-12-08T09:17:33Z")
Which ever way you try this make sure that someone takes video… ---
**Author:** ![TORQDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torqdss/32/5125_2.png) [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2012, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unloading-a-car-from-a-flatbed/227632/16 "2012-12-08T14:08:56Z")
> [@L8APEX1](#): > > Which ever way you try this make sure that someone takes video… This please!!