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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.
Watch that gauge or better yet install another relief on the winch line. You get tear stuff up sending more pressure to the winch.
Here is a link to what I had to do in a similar situation-...
Here is a couple I've done- http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?50583-Started-my-dump-conversion&highlight=Dump , http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?50583-Started-my-dump-conversion&highlight=Dump
I haven't actually seen one fail, I'm just comparing the frame rails of a...
Your hoist is mounted "backwards" of any I've installed. I have seen them mounted like that though, whatever works.
While I've never done a M939 dump, I've done several deuces and other 5-tons. I will caution you on one thing, be careful with bed strength, especially with that hoist mounted so...