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  1. Third From Texas

    M1078 crane options/alternatives?

    Only in my mind. Have a folder full of images from other trucks and the Interwebz. I know what I want to do, though. I really need a proper bender before I start that aspect of the project. I have to make a repair to my sand rail frame (which is torn down) and a roof...
  2. Third From Texas

    M1078 crane options/alternatives?

    $80 it was hard to pass up. :) Been hanging in the garage since I did a quick test fit on my first truck. Gonna take a bit of modification of course. It will go under the cab branch guard and will have access doors for the stowage area up top. I thought it would be nicer than...
  3. Third From Texas

    M1078 crane options/alternatives?

    Years ago I looked at the crane that Colt used. They have an angle that (by my calculations) would prevent it from being able to turn 360 degrees if your bed rails are installed. So I favor the "straight" vertical run that can be rotated w/o removing the bed rails. Depends on if you want a...
  4. Third From Texas

    M1078 crane options/alternatives?

    It's a secret. *hint: you can't tell by the image but it's the exact size of the LMTV cab roof. /whistles
  5. Third From Texas

    M1078 crane options/alternatives?

    Horror Freight or Notherntools crane + Horror Freight 2K ATV winch. Make a base insert out of 4"x4" box tube. Rattle can paint. /done I've made three of them in the past four years (two for my trucks and one for my M1082 trailer, sans insert on the trailer of course...it's fixed mounted).
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