What did you receive in the mail today for your Ranger?

[subquark]

I have been looking at one of them for getting the filled 100 pound propane tanks back in my truck. They won't help me because they're not supposed to be laid down. Looks like it should handle 200 pounds no problem. Thanks for the pics.

It'll handle 200 pounds easily. One big drawback is that the boom isn't very long and you have to get what your lifting really close to it. I'm thinking of welding a 12" extension to it and believe it could be more than strong enough for 400# farther out.

It also would be nice to maybe have a bare chain hanging down (remove the hook and maybe a foot longer of chain) and then have a short chain, like 3 links, with the crane's slip hook relocated to it and a grab hook on the other end to act as an adjustable length.

In my pics, I have the crane as close to bed as possible (maybe a quarter inch) so that I could get the load closer to center (that extension would saolve that).

But really, if I still had access to the shop in Texas, I'd weld up my own crane (would be a fun project). But, lol, at the cost of steel and rods, buying this one might be cheaper - espacially if you get a decent bottle jack.

Northern Tools has one that sure looks identical for about $60 more.

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[subquark]

I was wondering if a person could replace all the bolts with pins. That would certainly make it easier to move if it was in multiple pieces.

I just swapped out the two bottle jack bolts to hitch pins, similar to what I'm familiar with for tractor 3-point hitches. These are also used in flat-tow trailer hitches and other applications. Side note, this might be the first thing I've ever bought from a Nebraskan company. =)

5/8" would easily fit but 1/2" are plenty strong with a shear strength of at least 17,000 pounds (grade 5). Pins are made for shear loads, and while the bolts are grade 8, they're still made for clamping loads (stress). Keep in mind that with a max load of 1,000 pounds, these pivot points will be subjected to much more force due to leverage.

I haven't weighed it, but that tall bottle jack is at least 15 pounds. The yellow crane part is significantly easier to move now and it has a built-in velcro strap to keep from smacking yourself with a flailing boom. =D

The crane part could be separated further at the boom connection and I'll try it like this before I do, a normal receiver hitch pin would work fine in that spot.

Note that this is supposedly powder coated but it clearly in just unbaked paint. It chips easily...

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I’ve reached 50,000 miles so it’s time for some maintenance.

 

[Big Blue]

I just swapped out the two bottle jack bolts to hitch pins, similar to what I'm familiar with for tractor 3-point hitches. These are also used in flat-tow trailer hitches and other applications. Side note, this might be the first thing I've ever bought from a Nebraskan company. =)

5/8" would easily fit but 1/2" are plenty strong with a shear strength of at least 17,000 pounds (grade 5). Pins are made for shear loads, and while the bolts are grade 8, they're still made for clamping loads (stress). Keep in mind that with a max load of 1,000 pounds, these pivot points will be subjected to much more force due to leverage.

I haven't weighed it, but that tall bottle jack is at least 15 pounds. The yellow crane part is significantly easier to move now and it has a built-in velcro strap to keep from smacking yourself with a flailing boom. =D

The crane part could be separated further at the boom connection and I'll try it like this before I do, a normal receiver hitch pin would work fine in that spot.

Note that this is supposedly powder coated but it clearly in just unbaked paint. It chips easily...

Not sure I'd feel safe with that much slop in those pivot points. You are no long putting the pin in a true shear load. You are also putting it in a bending load with four points of stress.

 

[subquark]

Not sure I'd feel safe with that much slop in those pivot points. You are no long putting the pin in a true shear load. You are also putting it in a bending load with four points of stress.

Good point and you've prompted me to take another look at it.

Any suggestions apart from a larger diameter pin as close to the hole size as possible (I'll caliper it now, I was being lazy).

I'd love bronze bushings but doubt I could easily find and fit them.

 

[Ninong]

Magnet Mounts for my Rock Lights from Diode Dynamics

 

[SFCHAMBERS]

I got a cabin air filter in the mail today and it did not even make it into the house. My poor dogs had to wait for me to change out the old for new filters before they got to go outside. But it was good for them to understand the Ranger comes first.

 

[JohnnyO]

K&N air filter. Best price was $51.99 at Walmart.com. The annual piece of 3M clear film to put in front of the rear wheels for the winter, Amazon.

 

[Big Blue]

Not today, but yesterday. Got my two EGR sensors I ordered from Rock Auto. Haven't experienced any major shuddering slow around town, but have some when backing out of the driveway at idle. More being ready than a necessary. Need to pick up some 3/4 inch hose clamps now.

 

[Ninong]

Sway bar links from MevOtech.

 

[lariat]

Got this in the mail today...wasn't planning on getting one, but another member had it for sale, new, for a good price (and, wife gave me permission !!!).
Install over the weekend.

What is it and what does it do?

 

[lariat]

Sway bar links from MevOtech.

I went with the Mevotech black arms to be more consistent with OEM colors and look.

 

[Ninong]

I went with the Mevotech black arms to be more consistent with OEM colors and look.

I never thought of it like that. Since I'm running a modified suspension with larger wheels and tires, my choice was to go with the most robust appearing product. With that said, I'm sure anything is better than the plastic OEM piece.

 

[lariat]

I never thought of it like that. Since I'm running a modified suspension with larger wheels and tires, my choice was to go with the most robust appearing product. With that said, I'm sure anything is better than the plastic OEM piece.

There's certainly more to it then aesthetics, but I wanted to keep my grey/black look consistent for good measure.

 

[1pt21gw]

Ok you two... @lariat and @Ninong, Thanks for the rabbit hole journey. Where are you able to get this Mevotech stuff that looks incredibly durable.


Install time? A drink? two?

THanks!

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