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Re: open tailgate.4x4 $$ solution
- Subject: Re: open tailgate.4x4 $$ solution
- From: Thomas Emberson <thomas@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 09:46:48 -0500
On Sat, 20 Jan 2001 abell06@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> >I want to get a F150-super crew, 4x4-off road. Getting a bike up
> >there will only happen for long distance trips. That is from dallas
> >to NC.
>
> I had welded a mounting plate, for a removable electric powered winch in
> the back of my F-100 4x4. I also installed a hard mounting point on
> the tailgate, so the ramp wouldn't walk itself around.
>
> You could singlehandedly load anything up to 800 Lbs with no problems
> using a remote switch in the hand while guideing the bike by its
> handlebars. The winch cables' hook would engage a nylon hoop around the
> steering head. This was for a harley, but will work for our new
> Triumphs, and other toys.
That sounds like a lot of welding for a brand new 30k+ vehicle. :-)
Thom
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