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Sure, that would work. Do you have a surplus of them? How wide or what size pipe are they designed for?I may be missing what your talking about but would these help?View attachment 718074Weld on lift arm ball sockets, I’ve used them on several fun projects before...
Just wondering about class 2 or 3. Google brought up some 3 for about $14.00 but I'm not sure I want that big of pin. Class 2 will probably be right for my project.Yep, all kinds pop up searching “weld on lift arm end” on Amazon and ebay.
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I have to think on that Chris, I cut it down to take the S-788 Geithner shelter (sitting in my way) and I have altered the hitch to fit my 2 5/16" ball. I't would make a good welder trailer too.Maybe we could do some trading as I have a nice M105 and I liked that 1101 you had.
Ah didn't think about Heims. Depending on the angle needed for side/side movement with the legs (when connected together vs disassembled) a single heim at the bottom of each leg might be enough.Jbulach and Red,
Great suggestions, I was leaning towards this
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As I have a few laying around from a rock crawler I built awhile ago, but thought that the Teflon inserts would deform under load a hiem joint is a better. and lots less! Having a second pivot is an easy answer. The gin pole I want to build would lift a max of 3,000lbs (think 8.3/Allison combo) of course once you have something like this you get alot of "friends" in need...LOL!!!
Just brainstorming..
Depends on what you are going to load. Having the dump bed adds versatility but puts alot more strain on the dump hinges and as you mentioned complicates the design.Now the question remains, do I make it a dump bed for ease of pulling things up and dumping them out or just mount the bed solid Solid mount is a lot easier.
Watched them! I can't do video and have just learned to take pictures with an Ipad.Toby,
Check my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiUuhKuqb_jIllwP7Zp-jBw and see how I am using M105 spring hangers and G506 springs, Everyone seems to mount them 4" down, butI am going 5 as I want an easier installation...I will adjust the springs as needed.
Thanks Red for the ideas!
Thanks I will try themFirst comment is to go to Lennox metal cutting blades with very fine teeth and keep them oil lubricated as much as possible. I also use the 4 1/2" grinder with metal cutting blades a lot...and a smoke wrench. With the torch, I can do rather precise work with LP fuel and a clean tip.
I went with 3/16 cause that is the reinforcement on the front spring hanger and has held up since 1952 so I feel that is good.My A3 frame has been reinforced in a few areas that yours hasn't. They all appear to be readily removable so I can reinforce the entire length of the frame, lapping against the side and having a 3" face at the desired height. That's about 8' that will be added to each side. My boomtruck has crane frame support like that added to the outside of the frame. I'll add a 5/16" plate with a 3" lip.
I'm not sitting level yet, nor do I have the bed off, but I measured that using the M105 side spring mount would require 3". I've also seen people say that it takes 4" or 5". I see the bracket bolts on to the new pieces you are putting in (3 x 5 tube). Did you make the distance 5" to make it bolt up without having the bolt hole at a joint? If I do 3" space, the bolt goes through both plate and frame, 4" interferes and 5" seems a bit much.
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