Dump Bed and Winch Install

[hanley]

Spent Memorial Day weekend indoors finishing up a couple of projects on my M35A3.

It rained all weekend....so it was kind of a blessing....forced me to be indoors.

Installed a C & C Equipment Dump Bed kit and also installed a 16,800 lb Winch.

Dump Bed install went pretty smooth. And man is that thing a beast. Can't wait to get out and use it!

 

[doghead]

You may want to move the tow bar/shackle mounts forward in case you ever need to tow your truck.

 

[duffman1993]

God, I wish I had a shop like yours!!

 

[hanley]

Agreed.

Still working on installing some gussets between the upper and lower extension plates to stiffen up the extension and tie into the frame.

Waiting to move them forward when I figure out how the gusset is going to work.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

Hanley

 

[rchalmers3]

You may want to move the tow bar/shackle mounts forward in case you ever need to tow your truck.

Or leave them there and install another set for towing!

The rear pair would be correctly located for a gin pole set, correct?

Looks awesome! I take it that both mods are 24v additions to your A3 and not powered by the truck PTO and hydraulics?

Rick

 

[hanley]

Or leave them there and install another set for towing!

The rear pair would be correctly located for a gin pole set, correct?

Looks awesome! I take it that both mods are 24v additions to your A3 and not powered by the truck PTO and hydraulics?

Rick

Pump for lift bed is 24V....winch is 12V

 

[HanksDeuce]

I don't really fancy the looks of an A3 much, but I'll make an exception for that one since you get to work on it in a shop like that.

 

[mike101]

how does the 12v winch work with a 24v system? I know it work running it off of 1 battery but the system won't maintain or recharge the 2 batteries correctly will it? Great job on the 2 installs though