So - what do you think

[6x6guy]

I have checked the past threads on this but couldn't find anything that would meet
the functional and practical application that I was looking for- so I decided to take a stab at it - and this is what I came up with.

 

[WillWagner]

Very clean and out of the way! Unless you get folding steps, then the drivers side might have a clearance issue. By the looks of that beast, you might want to look into them!

 

[wsucougarx]

Outstanding idea! Great ingenuity

 

[Ripcord01]

I say you did a good job there. Pretty sneaky...

 

[ivbeenrokd]

Looks good!

 

[Heath_h49008]

Beautiful work! If you didn't say anything, I would have thought it a "factory" mount. (A very desirable one.)

 

[marchplumber]

Looks great! Super place to carry it. Already up front when you want to use it! Spot on target!
God bless,
Tony

 

[73m819]

A MUD CATCHER which it WILL BE by looking at the front tires, off road use, it will find every low bush, a bark scraper when trees are pushed over, the PINS will up and leave once the retainers are knocked out, I see the TB and/or mount getting BENT from hitting something,

On top of everything else, the front end of the deuce has about all the weight it can carry WITHOUT adding more

 

[mhassett]

Looks good.
MHassett

 

[6x6guy]

As I was looking for some function- it brought me back a couple of years ago when I was really involved with off roading - the design of the rack was placed in a area
high enough that it wouldn't be in the way of clearing a path- and pushing down any
bushes in the way- it still is much higher that the front and rear axles that would be a real concern as far as clearance.

 

[6x6guy]

A SS Member called me and asked about the front bars coming from the front bumper
and I tried to explain what I had configured utilizing the front winch as a jane crane.
I guess pictures are a thousand words.

 

[319]

I like that. Good clean install. Might do that myself. In regards to off-road use, it will serve as an extra guard for those pesky trees as you drive over them. Are those padlocks GI? If not, I have them, cadmium plated, perfect for outside use like that. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/tools-misc-sale/77900-padlock-sets-sale.html

On another note, can you post photos of your A frame set up?

Edit: Oops! A little slow today!

 

[73m819]

Now that we have pics of the a-frame, what about the boom sticking out over the side at the rear of the bed, some info please

 

[swbradley1]

I like the mount and it is a good idea. I don't like the location. I have seen some spots and been riding with people who would tear that off or hang the truck on it. Like Ron said, you are taking a front heavy truck without a winch, putting a winch on it and then adding a medium tow bar to it.

But I do like the design, maybe under the bed somewhere.

 

[swbradley1]

Now that we have pics of the a-frame, what about the boom sticking out over the side at the rear of the bed, some info please

 

[6x6guy]

Its a 3500 LB 12 volt electric crane that has in the past has been very useful around
my shop as far a lifting stuff around.

 

[73m819]

Now that is SLICK

 

[swbradley1]

Data plates and manufacturer information please.

 

[73m819]

ON your a-frame, I would make a spacer to go between the top of the front spring and the spring stop so when the a-frame is loaded, the load is transfered to the axle and stays off the springs, just a thought

 

[gimpyrobb]

Gonna put one on your ship, Sailor Man?!