Jon And Sheri's Vitamin D Wagon

[cybergasm]

So where is the video of the swing down tire carrier in action?? :scratch:

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Awesome Jon, I think it has only been a few days since I last checked this thread. Powdercoat on the bumper looks great!

 

[Turdle]

uh oh

 

[techieman33]

uh oh

sliders?

 

[Turdle]

So where is the video of the swing down tire carrier in action?? :scratch:

No video but it does swing down.Sheri and I just went out and worked the mechnism a few times. You can feel the shock help, but I think I need to put a bit more force into the spring adjustment.


I'm having my doubts about the stock tire winch part though.So, I think a smallish as I can get electric winch instead---

 

[Turdle]

sliders?

Yup. And you are invited!!

 

[Albino 94LTD]

I'm having my doubts about the stock tire winch part though.So, I think a smallish as I can get electric winch instead---

Now,,,,,where did you get THAT idea?

 

[techieman33]

what about this it would be a lot more compact than the explorer winch. Kind of expensive though.

 

[Turdle]

Now,,,,,where did you get THAT idea?

From you thanks!!

what about this it would be a lot more compact than the explorer winch. Kind of expensive though.

how about this?

http://www.firstchoicemarine.com/sh...Name=seasense-wire-kit-for-12v-winch-50080569

 

[Maniak]

I have one of those. Its not that small. It plenty strong though. Ive pulled a car with flat tires onto the trailer with a single strand cable.

~Mark

 

[Albino 94LTD]

Too much $$

How about this; http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb-capacity-remote-control-utility-winch-92860.html

 

[CDW6212R]

Well if a winch with long cable is going to be used... why not make a track leading to the roof to store it up there? It likely wouldn't be feasible with a convertible top, but interesting to think about.

 

[IZwack]

Even more compact - electric linear actuators. Dunno what your specs are (stroke, load capacity), but here's one example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Linear-actuator...ultDomain_0&hash=item43a02460c6#ht_729wt_1139

 

[Turdle]

Sparksaflying working the swing arm



Now me doing it


easy peasy

 

[gmanpaint]

Hmm, wonder if a door closure would help. The HD kind for commercial glass doors.

http://www.amazon.com/Global-TC2204...k-Duronotic/dp/B00164M4HG/ref=pd_sim_dbs_hi_3

This one has a spring #4 and is good to 243 lbs. Completely adjustable, for weight and length.

 

[cybergasm]

Damn i thought Mark had hair the last time i saw him???? :scratch:

 

[CDW6212R]

Very nice, too easy drill sergeant.

 

[John_Rock]

Sparksaflying working the swing arm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_zJetIyBRM

Now me doing it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drRxJHHZVjg

easy peasy

Um, ok, but what about getting the nuts on or off of the plate holding the wheel to the arm?? Are you going to lay flat on your back to undo them and let it fall on you to get it off? And bench press it up to get it back on?

 

[John_Rock]

Um, ok, but what about getting the nuts on or off of the plate holding the wheel to the arm?? Are you going to lay flat on your back to undo them and let it fall on you to get it off? And bench press it up to get it back on?

Dammit, brain fart. That's where the winch thingy comes in to play. Nevermind my previous post. Please move along, nothing to see here.

 

[corkey]

motorize it like this Jon,



i forgot how to embed,