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Just some work pics
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Just wondering: why the hooks AND the shackles on the Connex pick? I use just the right size shackles, I keep 4 onboard and pretty much use them just for Connex lifts, as the next size down or the next size up, won't fit. I'm guessing you didn't have that particular size but had the hooks?
I do Connex picks for a industrial contractor on his 20'er, used as a tool box, (15 K, lots of tools) and everytime I start to get out my "special" shackles and other rigging, he stops me and gets out his all in one , specialized just for Connex lifts rigging out, a 4 cable bridle with built in latch hooks. I always feel like I have to tell him I'd invest in the same but all the rigging I carry onboard has to perform multiple uses, and I only do about a dozen Connex lifts a year at most.
I do Connex picks for a industrial contractor on his 20'er, used as a tool box, (15 K, lots of tools) and everytime I start to get out my "special" shackles and other rigging, he stops me and gets out his all in one , specialized just for Connex lifts rigging out, a 4 cable bridle with built in latch hooks. I always feel like I have to tell him I'd invest in the same but all the rigging I carry onboard has to perform multiple uses, and I only do about a dozen Connex lifts a year at most.
crane operator
Senior Member
With 8 cranes its just easier to grab the "connex hooks" and then live with whatever shackles are in each crane. I've looked at the lifting lugs that are made just to fit the holes, but they are kind of spendy and I know I would be missing the left one when I needed it.
I also see some guys rig from the bottom of the boxes, and not use a spreader bar and just let the rigging wrap the box. It would save dragging a ladder around. I've always just grabbed the top, then I'm not dragging rigging around the top edge of the box.
I also see some guys rig from the bottom of the boxes, and not use a spreader bar and just let the rigging wrap the box. It would save dragging a ladder around. I've always just grabbed the top, then I'm not dragging rigging around the top edge of the box.
crane operator
Senior Member
Those are heavy as heck, and a pain to roll up and put in a box also.
crane operator
Senior Member
And since we were just talking about counterweights, there's a auction in texas this week. Its a bankruptcy auction, so I'm guessing the former owners don't want to help, but they are selling two all terrains, one tadano, one liebherr. They have been all over the map on how the counterweights are selling, and the current listings show the tadano selling with the full counterweight hanging, and all the liebherr counterweights selling with that crane. The liebherr shows no counterweight on it selling as its own lot, and then the cheek weights for both cranes selling together in one lot.
But its changed three times in the last week, so it might change again, but as it stands, someone is going to end up with weights they don't need, and someone else is going to have a crane bought with no weights.
https://cagp.industrialbid.com/lot-...561/Multi-Million-Dollar-Crane-Rental-Company
But its changed three times in the last week, so it might change again, but as it stands, someone is going to end up with weights they don't need, and someone else is going to have a crane bought with no weights.
https://cagp.industrialbid.com/lot-...561/Multi-Million-Dollar-Crane-Rental-Company
hvy 1ton
Senior Member
Have you seen these?
crane operator
Senior Member
Looks like a big hammerlink chain connector that they are just putting a bolt in. A hook is a lot simpler.
The one nice part about just hooking in the top, its never buried in the mud.
The one nice part about just hooking in the top, its never buried in the mud.
DMiller
Senior Member
How did the Goose axle turn out, or has it yet?
crane operator
Senior Member
Ha- ain't my fault you quit growing early
New axle ordered. Old axle had bearing race welded into the spindle. When the race came off, the race seating area of the spindle came with it. Supposed to be three weeks or so.
colson04
Senior Member
Ha- ain't my fault you quit growing early
New axle ordered. Old axle had bearing race welded into the spindle. When the race came off, the race seating area of the spindle came with it. Supposed to be three weeks or so.
Did your tires look like this when it happened?
crane operator
Senior Member
Nope, tires kept right on rolling, until the hub, tires, and all rolled off. Those look more like a brake locked up.
colson04
Senior Member
Bearing welded itself to the spindle on our hopper bottom. I wasn't driving it when this happened.
terex herder
Senior Member
That is one of those things where you have to let it get that pretty orange glow in the center then park it until it cools.
colson04
Senior Member
Bearing welded itself to the spindle on our hopper bottom. I wasn't driving it when this happened, but I was told it wasn't obvious until it was too late due to wet pavement. That's his story anyways.
crane operator
Senior Member
Well I bit the bullet and got a newer set of wheels to drive around. 2016 f-150, 140,000 miles on it. Got lucky and found a xl, which got me the cloth seats, no center console, and rubber floors.
And of course, its not perfect.
5.0 six speed auto, 4x4 with rear axle locker. No prior history on the truck.
Randomly driving down the road, I get a "rumble strip" vibration of about 2-3 seconds, then it goes away. Mostly happens at highway speed, doesn't seem to be caused by pavement imperfections, but does seem to happen mildy less often on a stretch of new asphalt near the house (but I'm not as fast there). Nothing seems loose in suspension or steering. Shifts fine, and doesn't do it when hitting deep dips or holes in the road.
I made a run to western kansas last week with it, and it was very frequent running 70-80 out in the plains. Maybe two times in every 5 minutes. Closer to home and less speed- maybe 5 times in a hour.
I thought originally bad struts/ rear shocks, but it handles fine. I've been reading and fixes are all over the map, but what seems likely is either torque convertor or rear axle.
My plan is drop pan on the transmission, full flush and I've ordered some "lube guard instant shudder fix". Also plan a rear axle drain and replace fluid and do a debris check.
Any other ideas from you guys that work on these every day?
Other than the "rumble strip" effect, seems like a good truck.
And of course, its not perfect.
5.0 six speed auto, 4x4 with rear axle locker. No prior history on the truck.
Randomly driving down the road, I get a "rumble strip" vibration of about 2-3 seconds, then it goes away. Mostly happens at highway speed, doesn't seem to be caused by pavement imperfections, but does seem to happen mildy less often on a stretch of new asphalt near the house (but I'm not as fast there). Nothing seems loose in suspension or steering. Shifts fine, and doesn't do it when hitting deep dips or holes in the road.
I made a run to western kansas last week with it, and it was very frequent running 70-80 out in the plains. Maybe two times in every 5 minutes. Closer to home and less speed- maybe 5 times in a hour.
I thought originally bad struts/ rear shocks, but it handles fine. I've been reading and fixes are all over the map, but what seems likely is either torque convertor or rear axle.
My plan is drop pan on the transmission, full flush and I've ordered some "lube guard instant shudder fix". Also plan a rear axle drain and replace fluid and do a debris check.
Any other ideas from you guys that work on these every day?
Other than the "rumble strip" effect, seems like a good truck.
crane operator
Senior Member
Feed truck about got the counterweight truck, little tornado rolled through. It picked up a cattle pot and a 379 pete and 180 degree turned it. Going to need a little fiberglass repair.
crane operator
Senior Member
colson04
Senior Member
I can't help on the shudder, but that's a sharp looking truck. A close friend of mine just bought a 2016 F150 yesterday. He doesnt have 100 miles on it yet, but I'll be listening to hear if he reports anything regarding a shudder.
That was dang close on the counterweight truck.
That was dang close on the counterweight truck.
crane operator
Senior Member
Got a little snow by us. Of course the window of what I was climbing in was open.
