Crank ups on existing frame

[Guest]

I have a nice shack that I currently take the wheels off of while on the ice. Next year I would like to have someone weld up a set of crank ups on it. Any welders out there have any idea what this would cost for parts and labor since I already have the frame???

[Guest]

I'm not sure on what style you thinking, but from what I know, the only thing that you need welded is the axle onto the folding arm. other than that its all bolts. if you already have the steal frame on the bottom of house. I bet the whole procedure would cost a couple hundred if all you had to buy was the extra steal needed.

[Guest]

hey Bigguns3,
Do you even have to have an axle on it. I thought that most just had the hub welded right to the crank up frame?

[Guest]

yeah thats what I'm talking about. The partial axle is welded to the frame. I never liked this kind of system but I have never seen any thing that is comparable in price. It seems that there is to much pressure on that poor little axle And they bend if they get beat on too badly.

[Guest]

That's where leaf springs come in. I have that set-up on mine and seems to work fine. The "stub" axles are welded to the pivot arms which also have the leaf springs.

[Guest]

leaf springs definately make a difference you are right there but Even on houses that have them Sometimes get bowed out. I would think that this is only because of the people loading the house up to the gills and taking long bumpy trips. If you kept things on the light side I'm sure it would work great.

[Guest]

Thanks for all the help, now I can run with it next spring when I have the no ice blues!