Building a A-Frame

[davbell22602]

I need to build a A-Frame to put my truck cab on the frame this spring/summer. I thought about heavy steel pipe like they used on the old metal swing sets and grade bolts so can come apart when not using it. But still figure out construct a safe joint when joining the pipe together.

I have no help for this and sunbelt rentals doesnt have a frame rentals. I have no trees either.

 

[oneluckypops]

Sure doesnt look to comp[licating dave. http://aframehoist.com/

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[davbell22602]

Sure doesnt look to comp[licating dave. http://aframehoist.com/

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I know. I know wont use that high dollar of a lift. I was more thinking of a manual chain hoist.

 

[Swims350]

why not use a cherry picker didn't you buy oine?

 

[crazy4offroad]

Looks like a chain fall to me, I dont see no high-dollar hoist.

 

[oneluckypops]

Or you could do it the easy way and build it out of wood, glue and screw 3 2x6;s or 2x8's togather to make a beam. Then use 4 4X4 posts to build the A.

Place the Beam on top of the 4X4's then cut out 2 triangular rafter plates to atach the beam to the posts.

Add your cross bracing in between the legs on each side and your done. You should be able to pick and set any cab, bed, engine, ect.



EDIT: DAMN Dave thanks alot that is gonna have to be something in my near future plans.

 

[davbell22602]

why not use a cherry picker didn't you buy oine?

I bought one but I dont think it will clear the truck frame to set the truck cab on it.

 

[davbell22602]

Or you could do it the easy way and build it out of wood, glue and screw 3 2x6;s or 2x8's togather to make a beam. Then use 4 4X4 posts to build the A.

Place the Beam on top of the 4X4's then cut out 2 triangular rafter plates to atach the beam to the posts.

Add your cross bracing in between the legs on each side and your done. You should be able to pick and set any cab, bed, engine, ect.

I thought about using 4x4's but didnt think they would to the weight of 67 truck cab.

 

[davbell22602]

Looks like a chain fall to me, I dont see no high-dollar hoist.

I meant I dont need one with rollers that goes on a steel ibeam.

 

[oneluckypops]

I thought about using 4x4's but didnt think they would to the weight of 67 truck cab.

They will hold just fine, Decks have been made with 4X4's for years. But if your skeptical of the 4X4 step them up to 5X5's or even 4X6 posts.

 

[davbell22602]

They will hold just fine, Decks have been made with 4X4's for years. But if your skeptical of the 4X4 step them up to 5X5's or even 4X6 posts.

I guess I should gone in detail on why I thought 4x4 wouldnt hold up. I was gonna use 4x4 instead a beam across the top.

 

[oneluckypops]

I guess I should gone in detail on why I thought 4x4 wouldnt hold up. I was gonna use 4x4 instead a beam across the top.

That may be a little stretching it, will defintly be best to build the beam, Just think of it like a header above a door or window..

 

[davbell22602]

That may be a little stretching it, will defintly be best to build the beam, Just think of it like a header above a door or window..

Ok Thank you. Now to find a steel ibeam.

 

[oneluckypops]

I meant I dont need one with rollers that goes on a steel ibeam.

Ok Thank you. Now to find a steel ibeam.

WTF Dave make up your mind. For what you are doing you can make your Own beam out of wood for less then 25% of the cost of a steel I beam.

Hell you make the beam out of 2X8's and it would be strong enough to pick the whole front of the truck up with.

 

[bucket]

A truck cab really isn't that heavy. You could probably find somebody wanting a wooden swing set hauled out of their yard and use that. Take it apart, haul it away, reassemble, then add some extra bracing.

Where are you doing this? Level ground I hope.