Lunette Ring Extension ?

[Artisan]

So I either have to cut off the Vertical Lunette Ring Mount welded to the trailer for clearance
from the Roller to the Vertical Lunette Mount, or I need to extend the Lunette Ring or
the pintle hitch itself.

Are there any extensions that can be bought or am I fabricating?
I kinda do not want to cut this thing for future possible use.

 

[Derrickl112]

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[gimpyrobb]

I know what truck you have. Is there a NEED for the roller right now? Why not unbolt it and decide later?

 

[MWMULES]

I've been looking for one for a couple of months, no joy.

 

[Artisan]

Gimp, The removal of the roller removes all kinds of stuff I need. I have time.

Derrick, Interesting...I wonder what the dims are. That could be a great starting point
and add gusetting... If anyone has that from 12" or so section I would love detailed
pics and some quick dims. I have 4.5" x 4.5" bolt pattern

Mules, That is cool but not tough enough fo rwhat I need.

 

[harleyhouse]

If that truck trailer combo is what you run all the time cut down the trailer hitch tower and keep the lunette ring in the same position.
A Lunette ring extension could be made easy enough but would add stress and more shear load.

 

[wsucougarx]

Beltfed34 on here and ebay has them from time to time. PM him and I'm sure he'll steer you in the right direction.

 

[Artisan]

If that truck trailer combo is what you run all the time cut down the trailer hitch tower and keep the lunette ring in the same position.
A Lunette ring extension could be made easy enough but would add stress and more shear load.

Exactly....except I am so anal about cutting something I "might" need someday! Ha!
I have been chewing on this all day and I the resolve will probably be to just
cut it but not until I exhaust all resources on a storbought resolve.

 

[Artisan]

Beltfed34 on here and ebay has them from time to time. PM him and I'm sure he'll steer you in the right direction.

Mike, I kid you not...lol, great minds think alike. This has been on my plate
since yesterday, again, I kid you not.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Just cut it off and save it. It can be welded back on at any point.

 

[Artisan]

Just cut it off and save it. It can be welded back on at any point.

Just give it the ole Lorena Bobbitt ?

 

[gimpyrobb]

OUCH! Why bring her up? Dang!











Since I couldn't use this as an avatar, I'll see if I can post it as a reply...

 

[DrillerSurplus]

So I either have to cut off the Vertical Lunette Ring Mount welded to the trailer for clearance
from the Roller to the Vertical Lunette Mount, or I need to extend the Lunette Ring or
the pintle hitch itself.

Are there any extensions that can be bought or am I fabricating?
I kinda do not want to cut this thing for future possible use.

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The company I worked for bought a bunch of S. Cal. Edison trucks & quite a few of them had extensions for the pintle to get it back past a step on the service body they used. They were a solid hunk of steel with bolt pattern matching the pintle and at extended about 6-8". We took quite a few off, I'll see if there are any around. Might even be near you in La Habra or Upland.

 

[Artisan]

The company I worked for bought a bunch of S. Cal. Edison trucks & quite a few of them had extensions for the pintle to get it back past a step on the service body they used. They were a solid hunk of steel with bolt pattern matching the pintle and at extended about 6-8". We took quite a few off, I'll see if there are any around. Might even be near you in La Habra or Upland.

No kidding? Wow...I am glad I didn't just hack it off. My math says 6-8" is alls I need.
Keep me posted. Very interested. I think my pintle bolt pattern is 4.5" x 4.5" .

 

[DrillerSurplus]

I'm up in Seattle at the moment, but I'll call some guys down there tomorrow & see what they can find.

I'll check up here too, they are still running some of those trucks- 1985 vintage GMC Generals with 6V92 Detroits, Allison trans, jake brake, some even had AC.

 

[Artisan]

You turned them into flatbeds WITH the cranes yes?
That would be a VERY nice rig, especially w/ A/C .

 

[Artisan]

I just re-read this and I may have err'd Driller.

My "pintle" is a two bolt, (It is about an 8" or so spread)

The Lunette ring bolt pattern is 4.5" x 4.5" with 4 bolts.

 

[DrillerSurplus]

I recall that the pintles were 4 bolt, but there may be some of them too if I find the extensions. I'll check & report back.

 

[DrillerSurplus]

I found one of the extensions with pintle still on a truck that has cannibalized for parts. (80's vintage GMC Generals are hard to find) Couldn't get too close because it was covered in vicious blackberry vines & I didn't have a machete with me.

I did get a tape on it though & this one only extends about 4". The pintle has 4 bolts- I'd guess 2 1/2" on center vertically x 4" on center horizontally. I'll upload a photo when I get the blackberries off of it.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sounds like an adapter plate could easily be made up.