Re: Intro and title, “motobox that my wife would camp in”
Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:18 pm
BigDave, I have to wait until the end of April for my new 6*12 cargo trailer due to a back ordered 5,200lb straight axle, so in the meantime, I want to build a steel frame for my bed lift in the 7*18 . The wood one works just fine, but is more complex than needed and very heavy. I want to build a bed similar to yours and shed a few pounds and be more sturdy.
I really like what you did and have something similar in mind. Recently, I hit a few hard potholes on some forest roads and the weight and G forces have started to crack where I put in lag bolts for the resting plates. It is just a matter of time... too heavy for the abuse it gets. It has lasted 4 years and I could repair it.... but I am itching to weld more.... I bought a portable bandsaw today to help me with the cuts.
To that end, can you help me with the source of your drive gear and bearing end plates (mainly just the drive gear)? I was thinking of using garage door bearing endplates , a shaft , 4 lift cable drums (all garage door hardware). I'll need to mate the shaft to the gear drive.
Also, does that drive ratchet in both directions so it does not "let loose" on the way down? Does your drill lift it well? My 2,500lb ATV winch is very noisy and I'd love to get rid of it. I have a use for it in my new CTC anyhow.
I really like what you did and have something similar in mind. Recently, I hit a few hard potholes on some forest roads and the weight and G forces have started to crack where I put in lag bolts for the resting plates. It is just a matter of time... too heavy for the abuse it gets. It has lasted 4 years and I could repair it.... but I am itching to weld more.... I bought a portable bandsaw today to help me with the cuts.
To that end, can you help me with the source of your drive gear and bearing end plates (mainly just the drive gear)? I was thinking of using garage door bearing endplates , a shaft , 4 lift cable drums (all garage door hardware). I'll need to mate the shaft to the gear drive.
Also, does that drive ratchet in both directions so it does not "let loose" on the way down? Does your drill lift it well? My 2,500lb ATV winch is very noisy and I'd love to get rid of it. I have a use for it in my new CTC anyhow.