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Space made, messages received. Thanks for the detail.
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Up side to mine at least. It matched the bottom of the bed almost perfectly with the front wheel wells. Also some pics of it at full dump. Also the reengineering of a couple cross members i had to do. I also boxed the frame channels of the bed with 1/4 plate. Just for added strength. Some pictures of my controls as well.Wow, another nice job. Thanks.
I'm liking this sub-frame with integrated hinge design more and more. Since I want to raise the bed anyway, this may be the new direction...
I'll probably do it with the hinge cross-bar and long alignment rod through the hinge holes for initial setup and welding, then chop both out so they are then individual to allow clearance for the rear winch cable.
You seem to be more focused on winch cable routing than maintaining dump bed design. Why hack up a good design over a 1/2” cable that is easily routed out of the way.I'll probably do it with the hinge cross-bar and long alignment rod through the hinge holes for initial setup and welding, then chop both out so they are then individual to allow clearance for the rear winch cable.
I believe you are correct, the only reason I did mine that way, was ease of removing/installing the bed. The center 2’ or so of the tube is not connected to the truck, so if it would get bent somehow, I can do as you suggested and cut it out.Just proper planning. I actually think most OEM dump setups do not have any cross mechanisms on the hinges.
Its an omaha standard model 629. I bought it on a local online auction site. It had been removed from an old grain truck from the 70s im guessing. They still make it today its a model 630 now. //cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5a2bf6da99e62/8801374928926.pdfI’m sure you mentioned but what model of scissor lift did you use? Or did you scrap one from a truck.
You did a great job, simple controls, good solid frame, nice high dump angle for when you need it (parked nose down hill or wet sticky material).
Well done.