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I've wondered about an arch being able to lift logs up from the ground to over the bed without articulation outside pivoting the bow fore/aft like they do for some of the conex container movers and LP tank trucks. Unfortunately, I can't find any pics of that design. I don't have a forktruck or...

If I put it behind the cab, then I'd have a long reach to get behind the truck. If I mount it to the rear, I can reach further back with a much shorter jib. http://cranes.e-rackonline.com/truck-mounted-jib-cranes/#gsc.tab=0

I'm thinking a corner mount on one of the rears, but it'll be reinforced into either the bed itself and/or tied to the frame as well. The problem with tying into the frame is that any additional stiffness defeats the flex designed into the truck. If you change how the truck moves, you end up...

What gauge is the crossmember and how tall is the rib?

What's the bed made out of, and how's it supported? Does anyone have pics of the underside? I'd like to use mine (when I buy one) for hauling bagged firewood for delivery via a jib crane on the back and I'm wondering how much support there is to handle adding one, or if I'll need to plan on...