barrys
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Has anyone installed anything like this bed mounted crane/hoist in their Ranger:
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-crane-60732.html
It seems it would definitely deform the bed if mounted with supplied hardware. I've read of multiple installations that use a thicker steel plate -- about 10 x 10 -- above and/or below the bed.
I have a few questions:
Has anyone thought of using wood "plates" in the range of a square foot?
I think it would actually be plenty strong if I used 2 x 12 and it would be more more gentle on the bed.
Would it be OK to run the mounting bolts for the crane through the bed and secure to the frame members?
I'm not sure if there is built in isolation of any kind for the bed mounting that doesn't want a rigid connection.
I used to be on the forum a lot and loved it. The combination of a growing child and a new truck with a really long warranty (which I never had to use
) kept me away.
Thanks in advance to everyone.
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-crane-60732.html
It seems it would definitely deform the bed if mounted with supplied hardware. I've read of multiple installations that use a thicker steel plate -- about 10 x 10 -- above and/or below the bed.
I have a few questions:
Has anyone thought of using wood "plates" in the range of a square foot?
I think it would actually be plenty strong if I used 2 x 12 and it would be more more gentle on the bed.
Would it be OK to run the mounting bolts for the crane through the bed and secure to the frame members?
I'm not sure if there is built in isolation of any kind for the bed mounting that doesn't want a rigid connection.
I used to be on the forum a lot and loved it. The combination of a growing child and a new truck with a really long warranty (which I never had to use
Thanks in advance to everyone.
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