Ignoramus29635 wrote:
On 2011-11-08, jeff wrote:
Iggi, I can't tell if there even is a cylinder on this sideshifter.
Looks like its missing. If there is one on there then find some
hoses and hook them up and see what happens. If the truck drives
kinda smooth then I would run those tires. They look chunky.

The ride (even on smooth floor) is kind of bumpy due to chunky tires.

A lot bigger issue with this lift will be what kind of loads you will
be lifting with this thing. The heels of the forks look worn badly,
probably due to worn lift chains and or worn tires. They look like
they have been dragging on the floor for a while. That will seriously
decrease the lifts lifting capacity

What do you mean by heels of the forks? I am sorry. Do you mean where
the bottom of forks touches the forklift?

The heel of the forks are the area of the forks right at the bend of the
steel. Notice how the steel is thicker about 6" or so away from the
bend? The difference between the thick part and the worn part is where
the problem is.

Oh and if the ride is bumpy when you're on a smooth surface replace the
tires. They get to the point where the load on the rubber is high enough
to split them (the rims and floor work like a pair of dikes and the
pressure crushes the rubber till it shears.


I am kinda hoping that I can move 5,000 lbs with it.

i


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Steve W.