CP’s Talon Rebuild

[CumminsPusher]

And success. Bigger rig then the Pioneer but she fits. This will be home of the Pioneer but for day trips or weekends when we’re not using it I wanted Talon to fit. So much more economical and easy without trailer, truck doesn’t know it’s there😉
That’s what I built new tailgate for, so can haul one and still pull the toyhauler. Wish I’d done that years ago.

 

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[Sandsurfer]

Does anyone else get bummed during the week towards the end of a build that the packages are slowing down and continuously looking for emails and texts to see what you’re going to be adding shortly but little there? Asking for a friend. It’s like Christmas ended.

^no, this stuff gets to be so expensive that it's nice when it's over. Also what I did with bolting a few add ons and maybe some tires is pretty far from what I consider a build. Op, what you did, I consider a build because of the depth of the work.

 

[Tigermark]

And success. Bigger rig then the Pioneer but she fits. This will be home of the Pioneer but for day trips or weekends when we’re not using it I wanted Talon to fit. So much more economical and easy without trailer, truck doesn’t know it’s there😉
That’s what I built new tailgate for, so can haul one and still pull the toyhauler. Wish I’d done that years ago.
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Pics of the tailgate! And ratchet straps!

 

[CumminsPusher]

^no, this stuff gets to be so expensive that it's nice when it's over. Also what I did with bolting a few add ons and maybe some tires is pretty far from what I consider a build. Op, what you did, I consider a build because of the depth of the work.

Just missing the delivery trucks not the expense of them. And I don’t miss the overtime side job hours that made it possible. I think I was about 4hrs OT to every hour working on the sxs, rough for a couple months.
Just miss the thrill of thinking about something then getting it done. I don’t follow very much so it’s always exciting to see things come together and see that it works. Happy though it’s time to ride!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Pics of the tailgate! And ratchet straps!

Only pic I currently got of the tailgate on truck is in early stage.
And no ratchet straps yet, have to build eyelets inside box at camper tie downs.

oh and gotta pretty nice suntan from building the gate. Ima a dummy for not wearing long sleeve while welding.

 

[Tigermark]

Only pic I currently got of the tailgate on truck is in early stage.
And no ratchet straps yet, have to build eyelets inside box at camper tie downs.

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oh and gotta pretty nice suntan from building the gate. Ima a dummy for not wearing long sleeve while welding.


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[CumminsPusher]

Pics of the tailgate! And ratchet straps!

Here you go. Kinda ugly on that truck but it’s solid.

 

[Tigermark]

Here you go. Kinda ugly on that truck but it’s solid.
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Suggestion

Adjust the angle on the hitch. Tilted to far back imo.

Tailgate looks solid.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Suggestion

Adjust the angle on the hitch. Tilted to far back imo.

Tailgate looks solid.

On purpose, wanted more but all I could get. It’s called a dove tail brother. Less ramp angle. Almost didn’t do it because I figured everyone would say something lol.

 

[Tigermark]

On purpose, wanted more but all I could get. It’s called a dove tail brother. Less ramp angle. Almost didn’t do it because I figured everyone would say something lol.

I'm talking about the ball on the trailer hitch not the tailgate

 

[CumminsPusher]

I'm talking about the ball on the trailer hitch not the tailgate

Oh. Ya I was playing around with it seeing how far back I could get trailer for jack to clear stock tailgate before deciding on building shorter tailgate. Plenty of clearance now, I’ll get it back straight!

 

[JenElio]

Here you go. Kinda ugly on that truck but it’s solid.
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How much shorter is that then the tailgate?

 

[Tigermark]

How much shorter is that then the tailgate?

You talking inches? You want the male perspective, female perspective or the non binary perspective? There all different .

 

[JenElio]

You talking inches? You want the male perspective, female perspective or the non binary perspective? There all different .

🤦‍♂️......I forgot y'all are on the west coast 😂😂😂

 

[Tigermark]

🤦‍♂️......I forgot y'all are on the west coast 😂😂😂

Hey,

Not all is lost out here. The guy I picked up the tires from yesterday drove a Ram Diesel truck and was wearing a Lets Go Brandon shirt.😆

 

[CumminsPusher]

How much shorter is that then the tailgate?

3.5” shorter. There’s 3 to jack handle, should be plenty to allow for offroad approach angle. Allows about a 70 deg jackknife.
Machine in bed could have 7” more wheelbase and about any overhang.

 

[CumminsPusher]

🤦‍♂️......I forgot y'all are on the west coast 😂😂😂

He is our friend, we have to respect whatever he wants to identify as.

 

[Tigermark]

3.5” shorter. There’s 3 to jack handle, should be plenty to allow for offroad approach angle. Allows about a 70 deg jackknife.
Machine in bed could have 7” more wheelbase and about any overhang.

🤏 got it.

 

[JenElio]

3.5” shorter. There’s 3 to jack handle, should be plenty to allow for offroad approach angle. Allows about a 70 deg jackknife.
Machine in bed could have 7” more wheelbase and about any overhang.

Looking back at the pic of the jack, you thought about cutting off handle and welding a socket? I've seen it done on a cpl trailers it work good

 

[JenElio]

CP how heavy is that Camper you got? Does the P1K5 fit?

Been looking at options towable with the wife's SUV but not sure on what to do yet.