Brush Guard Mounted Hi Lift

[FrgMstr]

First Off, Dry Heat did it FIRST. (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=6706011751&m=9796039185&r=193103333#193103333) 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. (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=6706011751&m=9796039185&r=193103333#193103333) 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. (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=6706011751&m=9796039185&r=193103333#193103333) 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. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[dallas007]

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

[KenP]

Can you still open the hood with this set up???:confused: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/showthread.php?t=2861&highlight=hilift+grade

[H2Finally]

Since my original post has gone to the lost thread zone, here's a repeat:
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i303/h2finally/Mounted.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i303/h2finally/Details.jpg

[dallas007]

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

[KenP]

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?:p :D

[KenP]

H2F, nevermind. You were before me. Now go back to work!!!!11:eek: ;)