grey80swing

Grey 80 swing out build
IMAG1969  Pivot making done IMAG1971  Using the bare hubs to work out best position so there's room for hold open pin etc IMAG1972  Spindle will pass right through for max strength IMAG1973  Holes cut with bumper mounted on truck - easiest way to hold it steady
IMAG1976  Pretty substantial pivots with a 76mm od and 45mm shafts IMAG1979  Test fitting pivots IMAG1984  Welding will be done on the bench IMAG1986  Welded top and bottom, inside and outside
IMAG1994 IMAG1996  Arms bent to follow shape of bumper IMAG1999  Upright bent twice at 45 degrees to miss upper tailgate IMAG2000
IMAG2002 IMAG2003 IMAG2004 IMAG2005
IMAG2009  Position allows for larger tyres IMAG2010 IMAG2013 IMAG2014
IMAG2019  left arm overlaps right and pulls it down onto plastic block IMAG2025 IMAG2028  right arm has a spring loaded latch to hold it closed if left arm not fitted or parck facing up hill IMAG2030  Missed a trick on the hold open latch body - is mild steel but stainless would be better
IMAG2031  positioning allows clearance for hold out pin body IMAG2041  Testing the box idea IMAG2046 IMAG2050  aluminium caps for the pivots, snug fit plus a smear of sealant will hold them in place
IMAG2053 IMAG2058 IMAG2060 IMAG2061
IMAG2065  starting box IMAG2069  box is a thin wall tubing frame skinned with 0.9mm thick sheet IMAG2070 IMAG2072  Front inner edge designed to have a rubber door seal fitted to keep it water tight
IMAG2073 IMAG2076 IMAG2077 IMAG2080  Support wires make lid a handy place to dump stuff
IMAG2081 IMAG2085  Hi-Lift didn't really work here but there is room for something here IMAG2089  Foot plate for Hi-Lift and testing support upright position and size IMAG2092  Hi-Lift held securely in place
IMAG2095 IMAG2100 IMAG2105 IMAG2111
IMAG2120  Ugly but practical - box plus rails on top for tie downs IMAG2146 IMAG2151 IMAG2152
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