Speedwagon Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) One of these days, I might actually finish and paint the thing... Since I have some time on the my hands right now, I opted to add a hi-lift mount and CB antenna to my front bumper. I used a 2x4 tubing that I cut in half, and welded to the bumper for the hi-lift mount. My welds aren't very pretty yet, but they do hold: And then I added the CB antenna. Figured the front bumper was a good place for it: I'm thinking I might go back and weld plates to the tops of the mounts, and then use that as a mounting point for my Hella lights. Edited December 31, 2012 by Speedwagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maozebong Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 not to criticise you on this or anything, but i always just keep mine in the trunk. the accidents that happen with hi-lifts almost always result from the mechanism getting stuck, or user ignorance. keeping it oiled and clean can avoid problems, maybe find a cover to put over yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djellum Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 looks like quite a bit of spatter on your welds. if your using CO2, try 75/25 on your next fill up (very small difference in cost). you wont go back. if you are using 75/25, shorten your stickout. im assuming your using hardwire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwagon Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 looks like quite a bit of spatter on your welds. if your using CO2, try 75/25 on your next fill up (very small difference in cost). you wont go back. if you are using 75/25, shorten your stickout. im assuming your using hardwire It's not my welder(it belongs to the shop that I'm a member of). I was using gas, but I don't know how they fill it. Possibly too much wire(it's a 240V snapon MIG). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 not to criticise you on this or anything, but i always just keep mine in the trunk. the accidents that happen with hi-lifts almost always result from the mechanism getting stuck, or user ignorance. keeping it oiled and clean can avoid problems, maybe find a cover to put over yours? Just keep it lubed .No really.I have a 20+ yr old Hi lift, 2 of them actually.Been in the elements their whole life.Saltwater,?General around water interaction in work boxes on the back of the trucks.Etc... HArd Life. Just use LUBE:headbang::-p cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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