strongback
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I finally got to see it! I had a completely different mental image. I like what you made a lot better than what I had envisioned.
As has been posted I think this would be a prime candidate for adapting to the tow hitch. Without making any changes to the device a lenghth of 2 inch square tube with a 90* weld or bend in it could be pinned into the reciever on one end and the other end would simply extend down into your counter weight box.
I may have to visit the local pick-n-pull and see about making one of these. I'd probably do it in 1" sqare tube though and build it expressly to be attached to the tow hitch. Like one of those wheelchair carriers. Flip it down and load wood then flip it up to drive away. Probably take two joints with pins but It won't have to carry more than the weight of the lift itself.
This could make a great poor mans lift gate. Aside from firewood I haul equiptment that weighs 250lb+ not such a struggle for me but I'm sure my guys would love to have the help next season. I'm (of course) thinking of supersizing it to tailgate width with 4 shocks. Heavy? Yea. But in my case It get put inthe reciever and stay there unless I wanted to use a trailer instead.
I'm lovin' this idea. Have another!
As soon as I get my 50 posts your the first person I'm repping Doc.
As has been posted I think this would be a prime candidate for adapting to the tow hitch. Without making any changes to the device a lenghth of 2 inch square tube with a 90* weld or bend in it could be pinned into the reciever on one end and the other end would simply extend down into your counter weight box.
I may have to visit the local pick-n-pull and see about making one of these. I'd probably do it in 1" sqare tube though and build it expressly to be attached to the tow hitch. Like one of those wheelchair carriers. Flip it down and load wood then flip it up to drive away. Probably take two joints with pins but It won't have to carry more than the weight of the lift itself.
This could make a great poor mans lift gate. Aside from firewood I haul equiptment that weighs 250lb+ not such a struggle for me but I'm sure my guys would love to have the help next season. I'm (of course) thinking of supersizing it to tailgate width with 4 shocks. Heavy? Yea. But in my case It get put inthe reciever and stay there unless I wanted to use a trailer instead.
I'm lovin' this idea. Have another!
As soon as I get my 50 posts your the first person I'm repping Doc.