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Thanks for bumping this thread and posting pictures, y'all. I've also always wondered how the boom-top mounts were made. Was there ever any MWO, PS Mag article, etc. about boom-top mounting? Or was it just tribal knowledge? I also like that under-bumper mounting idea.
I have seen those wire rope suspended steps on telephone and power service trucks around here. I think that style was shown on the web page I linked to, also. I wonder how flexible they are? The cables are awfully thick.
I like the idea of re-rigging the hoist cable to a spot lower on the boom to position the hook over the spare and toolbox area. How about replacing the bolt that secures the clevis end of the cable with a pin for easier removal? The pin would need to be strong enough, naturally, much like a tow...