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03-05-2006, 06:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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A step for the vertically challanged
As noted elsewhere, reaching into a dually bed to reach the safety pin can be a real challange. I'm six feet tall but still can't reach it standing on terra firma. There are commercial steps available but they are pricey (IMHO). I fabricated the following from scrap parts in my shop. It ain't too pertty but it works. And if I forget and run over it not much lost. (wonder if I should paint it.)
This is the step folded up and ready to be tossed in the bed
This is how it looks in use.
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03-05-2006, 12:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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I was thinking about stilts.
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03-05-2006, 02:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Royse City
Posts: 520
M.O.C. #2959
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Nice looking tires!
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03-05-2006, 10:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Good thinking. Should work just fine.
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03-06-2006, 12:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mayville
Posts: 629
M.O.C. #2486
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Get a patent and put it on ebay,you will get a lot of orders. I need to make one so I can get the key into my lock on the release arm,its always a trip. Paint it yellow,it will show up in your mirror if you forget to take it off.
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03-06-2006, 02:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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Looks like this should work great. I'll need to hurry and make mine before the patent is released!
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03-06-2006, 02:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Deltona
Posts: 112
M.O.C. #4200
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Nice idea. I wonder if it would hold up to my weight of 230. I think i would use a cable for extra support. LOL.
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03-06-2006, 03:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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Richard,
I tip the scale at 225 so I think 230 would be fine.
Dave
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03-06-2006, 03:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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I don't have a problem like that since I have split running boards. Really allow me to get to things in the bed of the truck really easy.
Orv
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03-07-2006, 08:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location:
Posts: 1,206
M.O.C. #70
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Great Idea!
I have been using a little fold up seat (7"X7") that I bought for $3 at the flea market. It folds quick, easy and flat and I keep it in LadyRam's toy box. 
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03-07-2006, 01:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 689
M.O.C. #1536
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I can't believe a person spends 60,000 + and probably 40,000 for a new truck and can't afford a wheel step. Talk about tight.
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03-07-2006, 03:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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It's true
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03-07-2006, 03:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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It's true. But, these things are always challanges to me. I also brew my own beer and wine, I built my own airplane and am currently building a frontend loader from scratch using electric prime power. Why? Just 'cause it looked like an interesting project.
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03-07-2006, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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There is more to life and the simple pleasure it brings us then opening the check book and spending money.
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