Brush Guard Mounted Hi Lift

[FrgMstr]

First Off, Dry Heat did it FIRST. I just took his idea and adapted it a bit to my own aftermarket brush guard.

I did not want the hi lift inside the truck and I did not want it on top. Dry Heat's idea of solid mounting the hi lift worked out great for me.

Just had to drill a couple of holes as my guard did not have the same mount points. It is extremely solid.

I used aircraft style locking nuts as well to give me some added security. I also used stainless steel wingnuts as I think it makes the wingnuts easier to turn under hard pressure.

Also, the one part of Dry Heat's setup that I could not replicate is the rubber bushings, so we bought a $5 rubber mallet and hacked the ends off of it. Worked out great.

[FrgMstr]

First Off, Dry Heat did it FIRST. I just took his idea and adapted it a bit to my own aftermarket brush guard.

I did not want the hi lift inside the truck and I did not want it on top. Dry Heat's idea of solid mounting the hi lift worked out great for me.

Just had to drill a couple of holes as my guard did not have the same mount points. It is extremely solid.

I used aircraft style locking nuts as well to give me some added security. I also used stainless steel wingnuts as I think it makes the wingnuts easier to turn under hard pressure.

Also, the one part of Dry Heat's setup that I could not replicate is the rubber bushings, so we bought a $5 rubber mallet and hacked the ends off of it. Worked out great.

[FrgMstr]

First Off, Dry Heat did it FIRST. I just took his idea and adapted it a bit to my own aftermarket brush guard.

I did not want the hi lift inside the truck and I did not want it on top. Dry Heat's idea of solid mounting the hi lift worked out great for me.

Just had to drill a couple of holes as my guard did not have the same mount points. It is extremely solid.

I used aircraft style locking nuts as well to give me some added security. I also used stainless steel wingnuts as I think it makes the wingnuts easier to turn under hard pressure.

Also, the one part of Dry Heat's setup that I could not replicate is the rubber bushings, so we bought a $5 rubber mallet and hacked the ends off of it. Worked out great.

[FrgMstr]

Hi Lift 2

[FrgMstr]

Hi Lift 3

[FrgMstr]

Hi Lift 4

[FrgMstr]

We spent all day today on some very demanding trails at Barnwell Mountain and the mount came through like a champ. Solid as a rock.

[dallas007]

Can you still open the hood with this set up???

[KenP]

Originally Posted by dallas007

Can you still open the hood with this set up???

frgmstr isn't around anymore, but if you can't, it's just held on with a couple of wing nuts.

Here's another idea for you, also:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...t=hilift+grade

[H2Finally]

Since my original post has gone to the lost thread zone, here's a repeat:

[dallas007]

I sure appreciate the prompt and informative response.
Thanks!!

[KenP]

Originally Posted by H2Finally

Since my original post has gone to the lost thread zone, here's a repeat:

That looks vaguely familiar. Did you do yours before or after me? That's what I thought... COPYCAT!!!!

Hey, shouldn't you be working or something?

[KenP]

H2F, nevermind. You were before me. Now go back to work!!!!11