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M925 M925A2 dump bed hoist install

m16ty

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buggyman said:
Looks GREAT :)
I want to install a hoist onto my 923, I've been thinking about the tailgate, maybe making a frame for the rear of the sides don't flex out; also pivoting the top of the tailgate to swing open on the bottom for some spreading abilities. How high are your sides and the front that you've added?
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That's basically what I did on my deuce dump. I used a old set of troop seat standards and bolted a swinging tailgate (that I fabricated) to the standards. I thought I had a pic but can't seem to locate it. I've got it where I can swap back to the factory tailgate by just removing a couple of bolts.
 
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m16ty said:
That's basically what I did on my deuce dump. I used a old set of troop seat standards and bolted a swinging tailgate (that I fabricated) to the standards. I thought I had a pic but can't seem to locate it. I've got it where I can swap back to the factory tailgate by just removing a couple of bolts.
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Keep digging for those pics m16y, would love to see them!

I started moving some more dirt over the weekend, might have to get the frame/hoop of the tailgate, made sooner than later to help support the sides in the rear. IMG_4139.jpg3 scoops with the 977, about 7-8 yards. Getting my 13 year old used to maneuvering the truck before I chain the tailgate up and load more on the back.
 
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Welded some square tube together to make some uprights to run a piece of 3/8 rod between to help support the bed sides until I can get my tailgate built..
 
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Nice project! Great pics and info.....................these trucks sure are amazing...................Nice work.....................thanks for the update
 
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What size tubing you use. I had a mishap the other day and busted my hoop off the back. Made a huge mess. Busted a whole bunch of stake boards off. Been looking for options for something stronger. Ripped down 2x4s leave a little to be desired.

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If I remember right, it’s 1-1/4x1-1/4 tube with 1/4x1 flat in between, fits nice in these bastard sized pockets. I bent them pretty good already getting in a hurry dumping the loader, need to find someone that can rip a couple of pieces of 1-1/4 plate.IMG_4434.jpg
 
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Bummer. Maybe that would work better. Did you see the hoop I built. Had to run diagonal braces up to it. Firewood is hard on things.

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Bummer. Maybe that would work better. Did you see the hoop I built. Had to run diagonal braces up to it. Firewood is hard on things.

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Nope. Would love to see some pics though!
Nothing I enjoy more than destructive testing than someone else tearing stuff up.
 
Jbulach

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Biggest thing I found with my failed attempts, was that you need to get the top of your hoop high enough so that your load can’t hit it when dumping.
 
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Looks good, very nice. The hoop you built is to keep the sides from spreading under load? Would like to see pics of your hoist mount under bed & rear hinge set up. Thanks
 
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