After seeing the new cost of the raising fixture, I am glad I got mine before
the price increase. Prior to having it though, I build a wooden erection
fixture from some old telrex plans. I bought an electric winch from harbor
freight and anchored it to a tree and things went fine. If you want I will
try and dig up those plans.
Best 73's
de Marv WA2BFW/7
(from my iPad)
> On Mar 2, 2017, at 5:39 AM, Paul Beckmann <wa0rse@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Good morning!
>
> Here's another set of questions for the group related to the installation
> of a used TX-472MDPL:
>
> I just removed the T-base from the tower over the weekend (3x 4 bolts on
> each leg) and the thrust bearing. Should I replace these 12 fasteners
> before I put the tower up?
>
> The raising fixture for this tower is a TRX-80HD. $1600 plus $450 shipping
> to MN. Has anyone built one of these or had one built by a professional
> welding shop? $2000 seems a ridiculous price to pay for tubing with welded
> ears, 4 pulleys, cable and a winch.
>
> The thrust bearing (both sleeve and bearing aperture) on the tower seems to
> have worn eccentrically over the years it was up. Is this typical? Is it
> something that I should replace?
>
> Thanks for any advice and 73's to all!
>
> Paul, wa0rse
> * Paul Beckmann*
> *Vista Meadows Homestead*
> *30125 719th Street*
> *Lake Township, MN 55041*
> *wa0rse@gmail.com <wa0rse@gmail.com>*
> *612-414-0302 (cell, leave msg)*
>
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