M925 M925A2 dump bed hoist install

[farmerboywyotech]

You did I think if you looked through my whole post

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[Jbulach]

FINALY! Got around to starting to build a proper tailgate.

 

[Jbulach]

Looks GREAT
I want to install a hoist onto my 923, I've been thinking about the tailgate, maybe making a frame for the rear of the sides don't flex out; also pivoting the top of the tailgate to swing open on the bottom for some spreading abilities. How high are your sides and the front that you've added?
Thanks, Paul

Any luck on installing a hoist yet?



This is what I came up with for a tailgate and mounts. Still need to weld everything out and paint. The top of the tailgate should support the sides while using the bottom latches, and I’ll probably move my 3/8 rod down to the top front of my side plates to support the sides when the top of the tailgate is unpinned and hinged down.

 

[Jbulach]

Think I need to add a small hand crank winch to close the tail gate back up.
Added a Buyers Products inspection door for dumping grain.
Chains will double as supports and opening limit gauges for spreading.

 

[Jbulach]

Welded out with very minimal warpage.
Primed ready for a coat of flat black, hope to get it back on the truck tomorrow.

 

[Jbulach]

Realized I forgot to post final pics
About 450# max tension throughout travel lowering tailgate.
Can never have enough reflective tape.

Side boards back on and bolted up.
Small hand crank winch and pulley works perfect for lowering and raising.

 

[Jbulach]

Handle flipped and cable stowed, ready to go!


Hauled and spread several loads of gravel over the summer, as well as moving a bunch of mud, rock and dirt around the farm. Tailgate worked flawless and made the dump bed even more useful!
Hopefully shes done working on the old pond…