Jeff Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Give this a go Ron.................. and for the record, it is NEVER clean and dry like this, when you have to cage the brakes, usually rain, mud or snow dripping down your backside and the caging bolt is missing or it is so gummed up with mud and rust , a guy can't get it out of the holder.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Got it, thanks Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 No worries... always happy to help out..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Ron Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Hey all I started on the XL 42 PMB booster/stinger. Its a nitrogen charged hydraulic one. This allows you to adjust the ride height and load on the trailer. this view shows the booster/stinger and the mounting bracket that attaches it to the rear of the trailer. I need to make the bracket that attaches to the lower pivot on the mounting bracket and the upper attachment point for the hydraulic cylinder, also it attaches to the pivot pin on the booster/stinger. this view shows the mounting bracket. I still need to add the attachment points to the trailer. this shows the mounting bracket from the top. this view shows the beginnings of the booster/stinger and the pivot pin at the front. this view shows the booster/stinger from the bottom and the pivot pins keeper pin. There's a lot of work that still needs to be done. I'm waiting on air suspensions for it from Moluminum. Well that's it for now be back soon with more. Ron G 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Incredible work Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Hey guys I now have the bracket that goes from the mounting bracket to the booster/stinger pivot point. I still need to create the cylinder, nitrogen chamber and attachment mechanism. this view shows the rear of the trailer, mounting brackets and the booster/stinger. this view shows the mounting bracket and the attachment point for the hydraulic cylinder. top view of the whole set up. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Looking mighty good. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hey guys Get out the butter and salt, I have a new batch of pop corn ready...lol. I have the booster/stinger almost completely built, I'd say about 80%. I assembled everything temporarily together to see how it looks, and WOW!!!! It's Lloooonngg!!! So here are some pictures for you all to perose. this view shows the mounting bracket, the attachment/pivot bracket with the hydraulic cylinder and the booster/stinger. same thing from above. this view shows the whole set up, WOW! this view shows the Peterbilt 359 heavy haul tractor attached to the jeep this view shows the XL 80 JPS jeep attached to the trailer. this view shows the XL 130 HD drop nose RGN trailer with the Cat 374F L sitting on it. The outrigger boards and deck boards are in place. this view shows the rear of the trailer attached to the booster/stinger. this view shows the XL 42 PMB booster/stinger. This view shows the whole thing from the rear looking forward. You can just see the driver waayy up there at the front...lol well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 ......harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hey guys Small update. I did some more work on the booster/stinger. side view of the XL 42 PMB booster/stinger. I drilled some lightning holes in it. view looking down at the booster/stinger. You can see the nitrogen bag with mounting bracket I added, I also added a power pack, its under the cover with the handle, you can see the exhaust pipe for it sticking up and I added a nitrogen holding tank just above the hydraulic cylinder. this view shows the nitrogen bag, nitrogen tank and the power pack cover and exhaust. view looking down at the nitrogen tank and power pack cover and exhaust. Now all I have to do is plumb the darn thing...lol. well that's it be back soon with more. Ron G 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Ron I'm right with Harv; amazing work. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Outstanding work , Ron ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker21399 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Looks amazing!!! Cant wait to see it completed!! Enjoy seeing the updates along the way 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Thanks guys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Hey all Small update for you all. this view shows the support legs that I added to the booster/stinger and that I moved the nitrogen tank to the mounting bracket for the trailer. Also the frame braces between the tires. this view shows the support legs and crank mechanism. Well that's it, be back soon. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Brilliant progress Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 impresive 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Thanks guys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 3:13 AM, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey all Small update for you all. this view shows the support legs that I added to the booster/stinger and that I moved the nitrogen tank to the mounting bracket for the trailer. Also the frame braces between the tires. this view shows the support legs and crank mechanism. Well that's it, be back soon. Ron G Stunning build! Really awesome! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Amazing progress Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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