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[Speedwagon]

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 by Speedwagon, 31 December 2012 - 06:33 PM.

[maozebong]

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?

[djellum]

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

[Speedwagon]

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).

[monstaru]

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