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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:33 AM
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Default Hi-Lift Winching bracket measurements

Plan to build the brackets needed to use the Hi-Lift for winching. Please, no complaints about the hi-lift for winching. I don't plan on wheeling often and don't want to drop the coin on a winch.

If someone could take some measurements for me, that would make it easy to make theses brackets. Measurements of the brackets would be nice, but I can figure that out if needed. The big one I am looking for is the length of the chains that attach to the brackets.

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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:40 AM
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I also keep a Hi-lift for winching. Not sure what you are asking about brackets. The hi-lift is ready to winch as is. Connect chain to hi-lift bar with a shackle.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:46 AM
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Looking for the length of each of the chains attached to the black brackets. Also, if you have measurements for the black brackets that would be an added bonus. Thanks Steve.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:47 AM
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They make winch kits for the hi-lift, maybe use that design for yours. Attached is a picture. On my hi-lift the foot is removable and chain attaches directly to bar using a shackle.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:50 AM
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I plan to use the HI-Lift kit as a sample to copy. I just don't have physical access to one to pull measurements from. Hoping someone on the forum has one they don't mind measuring for me.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:54 AM
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I use a method similar to this picture. But instead of a tree I have to winch from a buried spare tire.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bad_idea
I plan to use the HI-Lift kit as a sample to copy. I just don't have physical access to one to pull measurements from.
I have the Lift-Mate which has a similar bracket that is secured to lifting arm with through bolt. I could measure it.
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