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The A-frame kit (hoist) for M35-let's talk about it
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ZiggyO has one available, might try to PM him.
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This is something I put together. It's based on a couple drawings I found. It is not a faithful rendition of what is found in the TM's, but it is lightweight enough to erect and use by myself.
I AM NOT advocating anyone else use these drawings for any purpose other than for discussion.
I found that the boom line had little tension on it even with the 250 pound loads suspended.
The cable is 1/2" steel.
When erected, the bottom end of the boom line is connected to the 3/8" load chain (and thence the trailer hitch) via a shackle; it IS NOT connected to the load chain through the chain come-along while a load is being hoisted.
The tailgate needs to be removed or the pins removed and bolted to the hook brackets.
This was used in 2019 and is shown at the "Uses for Deuces" thread on page 30:
I understand that the quality of the drawings may be too low to be useful; anyone who wants a higher-resolution image may PM or email me for better copies.
The next step will be fabrication and installation of mounting brackets to store the boom legs in the bed on a side wall.
I AM NOT advocating anyone else use these drawings for any purpose other than for discussion.
I found that the boom line had little tension on it even with the 250 pound loads suspended.
The cable is 1/2" steel.
When erected, the bottom end of the boom line is connected to the 3/8" load chain (and thence the trailer hitch) via a shackle; it IS NOT connected to the load chain through the chain come-along while a load is being hoisted.
The tailgate needs to be removed or the pins removed and bolted to the hook brackets.
This was used in 2019 and is shown at the "Uses for Deuces" thread on page 30:
Uses for Deuces
A buddy of mine from work called the other day and told me his truck broke down just outside of town. It died in a spot where the tow truck couldn't get to it because of the snow/drifts so we hooked up the tow strap but the problem was the truck was completely dead, only thing that worked was...
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I understand that the quality of the drawings may be too low to be useful; anyone who wants a higher-resolution image may PM or email me for better copies.
The next step will be fabrication and installation of mounting brackets to store the boom legs in the bed on a side wall.
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The boom stowed with new brackets:
The center clamp can have a padlock or safety pin; the poles are tilted down at the front to drain rainwater.
Yes, the rear pins (last pic) are not quite long enough to look good, but they contact both ears.
The center clamp can have a padlock or safety pin; the poles are tilted down at the front to drain rainwater.
Yes, the rear pins (last pic) are not quite long enough to look good, but they contact both ears.
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Yep it will be like the tow bars cant find one to save your life and then bam! I can't give them away.
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Slick!!
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Thanks!
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Totally digging that. Would love to have one for lifitng stuff into my p/u truck (IBC tanks, tractor implements, etc.
Am I correct that the poles are 2 piece? Do you use a hitch pin or high grade nut/bolt to keep them together?
Am I correct that the poles are 2 piece? Do you use a hitch pin or high grade nut/bolt to keep them together?
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Yes, two-piece telescoping; larger diameter for the lower pieces. I use 3/4” military tow bar pins.
If you look at the first drawing in post #123, you can see on the left side sketches for both the top and bottom pieces for one leg.
If you look at the first drawing in post #123, you can see on the left side sketches for both the top and bottom pieces for one leg.
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Thanks. I looked closer at the photos (went from phone to pc) and saw the details. I might hafta build up something like this.
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It really helps!!
Instead of using the PTO winch, I use an electric one suspended from a sling.
Instead of using the PTO winch, I use an electric one suspended from a sling.
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My deuce is wo/w so I might look for a 24v one to bumper mount or do that.
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I use a 12 volt winch powered from the pickup truck I’m loading/unloading. But obviously a 24 volt winch will be much more independent. I just didn’t see the need to own 2 winches
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I was digging through some old pictures today and ran across these that I took a couple of years ago when I first bought this kit. This is the complete military kit in NOS condition. Hopefully these will help the folks looking for design ideas based off the original kit.
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Would you be able to post basic dimensions, like assembled length and length of the main cable? It looks a bit short...