A crane for the m1028 bed!

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Crane in Action

No ramp needed - I crane my bikes into the back when traveling. The crane has been a big help moving heavy tools (crated horizontal 7x12 bandsaw, generator, my spare 6.2L engine, and KTM 520)...

 

[gimpyrobb]

Nice out-riggers! Were you able to drop them once loaded or did you have to jack the truck up?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Don't make it too hard, Gimp. All he needs to do is set them in place and extend them up close but not too close (say, an inch or two below the bumper), then hoist away. He'll get a little compression of the suspension while he's lifting and has the load waaay out there, and the stands will engage. Once he sets the load in place and the weight is in front of the axle, the truck should lift enough to take the pressure off the stands and let them drop.

 

[marchplumber]

Looks nice! I agree with Marcus, stands are there to take "extra" weight from extended boom. As long as they have a "hard" surface to brace against, should be good to go. Nice stow away of the farm jack too! Those are dangerously darn handy! LOL

 

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Yep, those are just jackstands. I only need them for heavier lifting to prevent suspension compression.