Ribs in model 55 with hanging straps?

Bill, using the same model, I have the same question and Oh! what a mess if you remove them to wrap in foil for a finishing hour of tenderizing. Can you hang them back again? Questions, questions.....seven racks piled on the wood shield. Mercy!

I have the model 55 as well....I did my first ribs by hanging the full rack using the hooks. The results were OK....I found the ribs cooked faster at one end because the ribs was closer to the heat source (this is what I like to think).

On my next set of ribs, I cut them in half (right at the 6 or 7 bone) and smoked them for 4 1/2 hour just to see if it made a difference and Yes, it did and I found it easier to move the ribs around because they were shorter in length.

I have only smoked 3 full racks....You should be able to do the 7 racks if you cut them in half like I did. Also, when you wrap your ribs for the final hour, can't you just use your kitchen oven? Once I take my ribs out, I will put the bbq sauce on, foil them and wrap some towels around them (I like to keep it simple).

I think you get a more even cook by laying the ribs flat on the racks.

HairBear. I personally don't wrap my ribs, however, I know many people that do and finish them in the oven. By that point all you need is the heat because the meat has already accepted all the smoke flavor it is going to.

I have cooked up to 30# of ribs at one time in my 55. I cut them in half and hang them until I run out of hooks. Whatevever is left I place on a rack below everything else. With that many ribs drying out is not a problem and they all come out good

Here's a link to a picture of some loinbacks hanging in a model 55. Check the second post by Smokin' Okie.
Hanging Ribs In Model 55