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self lifting dump gate?
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Re: self lifting dump gate?
The plate which anchors the tailgate to your pivot point, if the plate extended beyond the pivot point you could then install the rod from there and anchor the other end to the frame rail. You may have to experiment with location of anchor point on the frame. Vertical may work but having it more forward will have quicker reaction time.
Clear as mud? Go on Y toob Take a look at some Cat 740 rock trucks with a tailgate and you'll see what I mean. Nice work so far by the way, looks good. Is the tarp powered? Susan wants a powered tarp for her trailer someday and I'm looking for options and ideas. Mario |
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hey thanks for the info i check out those trucks and made some mods to the trailer. the mods worked thanks again.
the tarp isn't powerd, i was going to but then i was like na. to much trouble. |
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Re: self lifting dump gate?
Hey Cos ,Supermario is right about the piece extended beyond the pivot point , I have the bruder Joskin dumptrailer ,same setup ,I ran a 1/4'' steel rod between the rear wheels ,through the frame ,for the bottom rod to attach to ,mine works great ,very nice dumptrailer by the way ,good luck with it.
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I just watched this video from another thread and there is a nice view of what you want to do starting at 19:42 Hope this helps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSMH3SQOsIc
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