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http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?130280-Addition-of-1-Ton-Bed-CraneI have a question for everyone who installed any kind of crane, large hydraulic down to a 1000 lb Harbor Freight model.
I see most everyone mounts it in the back of the bed. Why? Isn't that restricting (slightly or moderately) what you can load in there? There is a convenience factor. I can totally see that. Maybe that is the answer, and it's nothing more.
Now, I have been accused of marching to the beat of a different drum more than one time. So my question isn't meant to criticize, just curious about the mounting location.
If (when) I mount a crane, I will likely put it in the front of the bed, either centered and braced to the front of the bed, if it's a larger hydraulic type, or in the drivers corner if it's a smaller one. I figure, there, it is out of the way, and I can still pick up anything and load it, even if I have to drop the side. I can use the front of the bed or the corner of the bed as a brace. You can't find a stronger location in my mind than to butt it right up against the corner if it's a small crane or up against the center of the bed of its larger. Even if you have to set it off a few inches, you can weld or bolt a piece of square or angle to secure it.
To me, it seems more convenient, and more practical.
But, that's just me. Again, I do see the convenience factor of having it at the back. Just curious what made a lot of you put it in the rear instead of the front.
Now, that is an idea that I can subscribe to! Very good idea. You can take a 2000 lb HF engine hoist, a torch and some pipe and angle, plate, sq tube, etc and have two attachment points.270 degree swing on the ground vs 180.
I made mine drop into the lower part of the spare tire davit, or into a pipe I put in the back of the bed. View attachment 684831View attachment 684832
I'm diggin that idea, if I find that multiple mounting locations would suit me best then I'll probably change to that, but for now I'll stick with what I have.270 degree swing on the ground vs 180.
I made mine drop into the lower part of the spare tire davit, or into a pipe I put in the back of the bed. View attachment 684831View attachment 684832
I noticed the air line to the cylinder but wasn't 100% sure it was air over, that's good news then for me. That will help me load the Harley in the truck again if I ever need to for some odd reason.Mostly Harbor freight junk. Part of spare tire davit for the upright, old engine hoist for the main horizontal beam, 8 ton harbor freight air over hydraulic cylinder, #2,500 Harbor freight ATV Winch.
I went with the smaller winch so I did not need as much juice to run it. I have confirmed it will easily pick up at least 1,000lb on a single line so far.
The engine hoist was rated at 1,100lb extended 4,400 retracted, so it just should suit my needs just fine.
Man I like that! How about some more pics of it in the davit? With it in the davit can you load off the passenger side?270 degree swing on the ground vs 180.
I made mine drop into the lower part of the spare tire davit, or into a pipe I put in the back of the bed. View attachment 684831View attachment 684832
Looks good! I'm jealous! I want a winch so bad I can taste it! Of course I have to deal with getting the chassis extensions first. I want the tool boxes too, I just don't have enough room for tools right now on my truck.Got winch installed, Well most of it.
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Would like to find some tool boxes to fill the void now.
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Man I like that! How about some more pics of it in the davit? With it in the davit can you load off the passenger side?
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I hope to have pictures of deer, antelope, and javelina hangin from mine this season. I'd love to get some coyote, fox, bobcat, and mountain lion too, but those will be for fur trading not food.Going to eventually put a pipe, to drop it in, up around the front bumper also.
Hopefully now that I've thinned out some of the coyotes around here, maybe get some pictures of deer hanging from it this year!