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Racorman

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Posted: 09/02/08 06:14pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Just another way to skin the cat:



I used stainless on the back side of the eye bolt (shown on the exterior of the ramp door)



* This post was edited 09/02/08 10:42pm by Racorman *


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Posted: 09/02/08 07:42pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I'm thinking I will have to do an Eye bolt all the way through the 2" aluminum framing on the door. Didnt want to really do that, as I didn't want anthing showing on the outside, but it might be the sturdiest way.

How much movement does the cable/chain setup have when you are on it?

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Posted: 09/02/08 10:35pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

No movement at all, or very little. I only install the eye bolt thru my door when using the door as a patio, and I only hand tighten the nut underneath, thats all that needed. I made a cork plug to put in the hole when not used with a cap on the outside, you can't see a hole.




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Posted: 09/03/08 05:41pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Don't have any pics but I installed the eyebolt through the outer frame so it sets into the recess where the spring/upper attachment is. Like said above, once you get the cables the right length the ramp is always level with the floor.


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Posted: 09/03/08 10:53pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

nayther wrote:

Don't have any pics but I installed the eyebolt through the outer frame so it sets into the recess where the spring/upper attachment is.......


Is this what you mean?



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