would anybody happen to have a set of plans to build a sledlift,id love to have one in the garage :D thnx

Look through the past posts on this site.PAGE 11 There is a detailed print on one of the messages for a look-a-like reclift. It was fuzzy when I printed it, but you may be able to e-mail the guy and get better prints. (Saw rec-lifts at a show Sat for $175.00)

:D Send a P.M to sled head! I believe he builds them himself, so he might have plans!! :D :p

Slead head built a pretty nice one. Maluchm also has a detailed plan, pm him and I'm sure he'll send them to ya.

Yeah I would love to have a set of plans also. I'll buy you a beer!!!

I lent it to my dealer and as soon as I get it back I will measure it up and post them if you want.

sounds great,or you can email me also.... kc@puc.net

Will do :D

I was wondering if I could get a copy of those plans as well... ???

It would be greatly apreciated.

Thanks.

CC

If you wouldnt mind...could ya email those plans to me as well?I need a good project while Im waiting for the snow. Thanks,Grant
whenwillgrantbe@hotmail.com

Could someone email or PM me a set of the plans.

Much appreciated.

skippyross@yahoo.com

Is there any way to have them posted on this site? I'd like to see those also.

I would like a copy, too if it's not too much trouble. :doh:

durkee@toolgrinder.com

Me too pleeease!! It would be great if you could post them on the board or e-mail the plans to cjman76@yahoo.com Thanks.

If it's not to much trouble I'd like a copy too.[jamm999@netzero.net]

I's like a copy also.

PM or skippyross@hotmail.com

Thanks Much

Well as long as you are sending a few dozen out, hit me up to, thanks!
Ryan
RNM2399@aol.com

when i get a set ill post to see who else wants a plan and ill email them out

I would love to have one craig_susan1@msn.com

If its not to much troubble i would like one to please ! :thumbsup:

Could I get a copy too pls? :)

Wow I can't believe all you guys without lift's!! there the best for working on your sleds, once you have one, you'll wonder how you got along with out one. I built one as a gift for a friend of mine a few years back, I made my own plans by working off a couple of pictures of lifts in a catelog. they were just simple sketchs on notebook paper which I no longer have. They are pretty simple. I used 11 gauge 1 inch square tubing which I got from the local steel company....don't do that! the thing was strong as Ox but weighed 3 tons! They build them out of a lot lighter tubing now. the hardest part is getting the Geometry right when mounting the screw drive trailer tounge jack that you can buy at the local tractor supply store. If you don't get it in the right spot it will want to bind, and not lift well. If you can swing putting caster wheels on it, you won't be sorry, its great to roll your sled around inside the garage, out on the drive for washing, or out of the way in the corner. Babbitts sales in muskegon mich. had them in their preseason sale last weekend for $129.00. By the time you buy steel, paint, bolts, and the screw jack you have $100.00 bucks in it! DooZ ;) ;)

Hillslider sent me a note that you guys were looking for some Sled Lift plans. I have some Sled Lift plans on my website.

http://www.zenitram-inc.com/kgmz.htm

Thanks for the plans kgmz.

Sure, since it is looking like a free for all....I would like a copy of the plans too. rodmax97@hotmail.com Thanks Rodney. ???

thnx for the plans kgmz,ill see what i can do with them,i was looking to use a hand winch,i wouldnt know where to get the hand crank that is in the pic?ill just modify for the winch :D

I was at Murry's auto parts and saw a lift for tranny and other stuff. It was made by AC Delco. It looked like it could be made to work for sleds with a different platform. It was only around a $100. It uses a hydralic bottle jack to lift. Something for you guys to check out. I also thought about making a dfferent base with it.
Caleb

hey guys here is a picture of a lift i just bought at the chicago atv and snowmobile show cost $179.00 cash no tax. i would think you would have to put a price on your time. the company i bought it from is recreational stuff phone #1-888-389-9072 . just thought i would pass the info. on.

I don't understand why these companys don'tput Bottle jacks on them. It makes lifting them so much faster and easier. How hard does yours crank 2dooski? Does it take a minute or two to crank? i guess you could use a drill sriver to do it.
Caleb

:D Thanks kgmz!!! great plans!!

sleddogg its easy to crank the seller said you could cut the crank and use a drill if you need it faster.

I just finished building my version of a Mar-lift with a hand winch and #@$^ does it work great. You can get the sled 2-3 feet in the air in like 10 seconds and same on the down side. It only cost me $70 Canadian to build and 2 hours of work. I can't belive how stable they actually are 2 1/2 feet in the air. Will never work on a sled without one again.

KQMZ, Nice Plans, this should help a lot, they look a whole lot better than the note book paper sketches I used.... thanks for posting them..dooZ...

Sled Dogg

You can find the jack at most trailer supply places or trailer dealer for around $30 to $35. It is a Bulldog model TWL 151 DS, part number 151421.

ditto

what happened to the link with the sled jack plans got to work to print them out on big paper and it gone ????

the link is on page 2...kgmz posted it,i just checked and its still there

oops went from page 1 to 3. me know how count 1,3,4,7,9

Sorry that I couldn't get back to some of you guys with the plans that I have
but I was on vacation for a couple of weeks. But the plans that I have are the
same that kgmz has posted on his site.

FYI, I just created a 3D CAD model of the plans on kgmz's site (thanks kgmz). I found one hole misplaced on part #7. All 3 holes should be .75" from top surface.

Well I picked the stuff up to make sled lift using kgmz's plans. All the supplies cost me about $50 US. My brother worked on it from about 7:00-9:40 last night. I cut and drilled and he welded(My welding never looks very good). We have everything welded and ready to put togethor just had to pick up some more bolts today. It was more a matter of some assembly required with these plans. Thanks for the plans.

Hey ZR 500 be sure to come back on and tell us how the "finished product" works out...............................DooZ :D

jdsmi,

I also drew it in 3D. Namely Solidworks which allows me to dynamic rotate the whole assembly. I saw no interference, therefore I think you are incorrect. Also if you look at the BOM item #7 is a 1" X 1 1/2", with the hole going in the long side, therefore 3/4" from the bottom is in the middle of that side.


Maxwell

Maxwell,

I also use SolidWorks (awsome program). Dynamic motion looks really cool and you are correct. Just glancing through the bom, I used 1x2 for item 7. That's what I get for playing when I should be working...

Where are you located?

Believe it or not, but I live in Maple Grove and work for machine tool distributor in Plymouth, right here in Minnesota! How about you?


Maxwell

That's interesting! A friend of mine (who coincidentally works for the SolidWorks VAR in Maple Grove) modeled the same lift along with a complete sled. I thought maybe you were him, but he rides a Yamaha and I see you ride a Cat.

I live in Cambridge and work for a plastics company in White Bear Lake.

Where do you ride?

I found the jack at Fleet Farm for $27.99. Does any body have a cheaper source?

jdsmi,

I ride from my home quit often, I am about 2 blocks fromthe Northwest trail system. Otherwise i ride up in the Emily/Crosby area, near my in-laws cabin. And lately I have been going to Michigan whenever I can. I will ride anywhere there is snow!

and you?

Maxwell

Sounds like a decent price for the jack. You could try Northern. There's also a camper supply/repair buisiness in Princeton called Pattens. They might have one laying around they could sell cheap.

I'm usually somewhere between Cambridge and MilleLacs (when time and kid's schedules permit). We also like to ride St. Croix State Park. Great family riding because there's no bars close by.

Pray for snow...

Well I finished the sled lift using the plans on here. I used it some today and don't know why i worked on a sled without one before.

Here is a side view.

well looks like im gonna get the material this week and start bulding ! did you have any problems doing it Zr ?

Yeah a few but it was cause I had trouble reading the plans. My own fault. One thing to be careful of is make sure you get enough width on the front piece that jack mounts to so it will fit outside the bottom and top.

Thanks !

got mine done last night used it on my wifes 700 151 works great. i like been able to run it on the jack.

I actually enjoy building my own dollies, stands, and I am now having a brain fart on how to build a simple lift to keep the track off the ground in the summer time, I have stands already but I am tired of lifting the back of the sled all the time.......I want it to be in one swift motion, I have looked online for ideas but there pics are too small and I cannot see the details...can ANYONE help? Sure would appreciate it. Rick
ps. I do own a welder

I,m not sure if you just want to lift the a$$ end or the whole sled, if its the whole thing FishHog built one of his own and put details here some where. If just the rear, a guy built one at work , just a leaver with hooks on one end set up on a stand.
Good luck, Todd

OK heres a bad scan of the type of rear stand I mean or look around at www.royaldistibuting.com for some ideas.

http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles/aa...ft/SledLift.htm (http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles/aaTECH/SledLift/SledLift.htm)

those are plans for a full sled lift...good luck :thumbsup:

I built 1 of the lifts that Indy500 mentioned last fall. I'm going to build another to replace the Mar-Lift in Apsley.

Another view

Nice looking work revrnd !! You did that yourself ? fab work and everything??

Yep, the welding would have been easier w/ a decent MIG outfit. The thinwall tubing can be tricky where it's radiused. I have a chop saw & drill press here so that helps.

I made some changes especially where the bracket is welded to the jack tube. I wasn't impressed how the design shows a piece of 1/2" tube just welded sideways to the jack. I'll post a sketch & pic of the detail tonight (This piece I made @ work). W/ this change there is more weld between the jack tube & bracket.

I built that one to and it works great. My friend also built one but he put rollers on it. Doesn't quite fit under his ext with the roller lifting it a shade but fits under my sled without any lifting. I think i'll add some rollers to mine to. He just put a bracket in the four corners and I think he used 1" wheels, nice for moving the sled around the shop.

Good looking garage there Rev!
I have all the material cut and welded, just haven't had the time to bolt it up! I'm interested in the change you made, sounds like the change I made!!
I'm also add casters to mine, made "L" backets and welded them to the sides, all 4 corners! Should make it easier to pull the sled out of the garage to wash the skid and de-ice after rides.

Here's a shot of the piece I made to weld to the outer tube of the jack.

Here the sketch for the above part.

At the rear of the lift, where it contacts the running boards, I welded 2 pieces of 1" x 2" x 3" long tubing to the lift. On top of this is a piece of 1/8" x 2" x 3" long w/ rubber taped to it. These replace the swinging pieces shown on the sketch.

At the front, my X bar (detail #4) is 17" long & is welded between the 2 detail #7 pieces instead of across the top. This piece is located 3" from the front edge of the #7 pieces.

On top of this X bar, I welded 2 more pieces of 1" x 2" x 3" tubing @ the outer edges. Rubber protects the front section of the chassis.

Also when this lift info was first posted, a correction was noted as follows: the holes @ the front of Det. #7 should be 3/4" from the top of the detail, not the bottom.

I used 3/8" dia. shoulder screws thru out. You shouldn't use a threaded bolt as a pivot. 7/16" cap screws or shoulder screws are a rare breed.

Mine looks a lot like Revrnds. They do work slick.
This is where I got the plans. Had to do some small modifications, but nothing major.

Sled Lift (http://www.zenitram-inc.com/kgmz.htm)

Here's a better pic of the lift & you can see where I made the changes.

Even if you don't change the front Xbar I think you'd be wise to tape some rubber or hose on top of it to protect your bellypan. Also if the contour is irregular, the rubber will conform to the shape & the sled won't be sitting on 1 or 2 points causing stress to the plastic.

I made a combination dolly/lift...

http://polar.polarcomm.com/~rspoonla/sled/sledlift.jpg

:p So when is someone gonna provide a step-by-step for this that we can post, with drawings? You provide the sketches and I will AutoCad them. PM me.

I like that RWS! I built just a regular dolly but I love it! Never have to pick up the sled at all, drive on drive off!

RWS, THAT'S THE SH$T. I JUST STARTED CUTING ON MINE. LOOKS LIKE I'M GOING TO MAKE SOME CHANGES BEFORE TO LONG. GREAT IDEA, YOU THE MAN!


LEASHED ZRT :devil:

Hey RWS, could you prove more pics of that lift? Some side shots?

My wife just offered to get me a snowmobile lift for Xmas. Right On!!! :thumbsup:
I've borrowed my buddies a few times and it's great for working on your sled. He had it made for him for about $250 or so.
(You know what they say "If you have to borrow something more that twice, you need one")
My question is, do I buy one from Royal Distributing for $399 or go with the home made model for $250 - $300?
The home made model has no tricks just lifts the sled off the ground.
Does the Royal model have anything special about it??

What do you sled heads think?? Has anyone acually seen the Royal model??
Thanks in advance.

A few of us have made lifts following a design someone posted here last fall. I can't seem to find the topic thru the search button. I have the link on my desktop @ home, so I'll post it whrn I get home.

Just make your own it would be a lot stronger than a bought one :withstupid:

Here's a good set of plans on how to make your own...

Lift Plans (http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles/aaTECH/SledLift/SledLift.htm)

And here's a picture of one I built...a combination drive-on dolly and lift. Just drive up on dolly to move sled around shop or lift sled to do work.

http://polar.polarcomm.com/~rspoonla/sled/sledlift.jpg

nice job rws,,,,,that would be a helpful addition to my garage,,,,

I've merged all the sled lift topics, so the folks can see what we're using.

Mine turned out pretty good... making 2 more now

Just found this post with a good price on these lifts
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=67146
Hope it helps SWRules

I'd rather be a cheap SOB & make 'em myself.

:withstupid:
I made one this summer,
But if you don't have the time or materials it is a good deal

Where are the lift points on a lift? Where does it come in contact with the sled?

There is on mine 4 - 1"x2" steel tubes that the sled rests on... basicly, where the front bolts in the skid frame mount... right there is a lift point on my ZR... and at the front... it seems happy right where the skiwell opening ends and the bellpan runs back to the tunnel.

Hey kqmz or revrnd,

I Just bought the steel to build this lift, but for the life of me I cannot find the specific Bulldog Jack Model # TWL151DS. If by chance that I can't get my hands one, what should I look for in a Jack? How much lifting Cap., jack lift range. & so on. I was looking around on harborfrieght.com & found two possibilities (part numbers 47267-0VGA
and 42950-0VGA) check them out & let me know what you think.

Thanks for the plans

Brent

It says on the print that you need a minimum 12" travel on the jack, 2000 lb capacity.

Both should be OK. The 47267-0VGA since it's square makes it easier to weld the piece of pipe to it.

Boy are those prices normal for the US? You definitely wouldn't get a jack in Canada for even 3 times those prices.

Rev,
Thanks tons! Are you saying that the prices are good or not so good?
After all my looking around they where the cheapest I'd seen.
Besides Harbor Freight is like the Wal-mart for the Garage!

Thanks again & Ride Safe

Brent

Those are cheap prices! I probably paid around 80 bucks US for the jacks that I've used.

Has anyone had to rework their lift to use w/ a REV?
I had to cut down the handle a bit because it was hitting the belly pan. Then it looks like we'll have to add a 2" block to the rear pad because the sled is only being picked up @ the front of the tunnel.

could anyone email me your native cad file you modeled the sled lift in? I can import just about any format, step or parasolid would be best unless anyone has done it in UG or Catia. I'd like to plot this out, thanks alot

cisneros56@hotmail.com

My wife just offered to get me a snowmobile lift for Christmas. Right On!!! :thumbsup:
I've borrowed my buddies a few times and it's great for working on your sled. He had it made for him for about $250 or so.
(You know what they say "If you have to borrow something more that twice, you need one")
My question is, do I buy one from Royal Distributing for $399 or go with the home made model for $250 - $300?
The home made model has no tricks just lifts the sled off the ground.
Does the Royal model have anything special about it??

What do you sled heads think?? Has anyone acually seen the Royal model??
Thanks in advance.[/b]
Do not buy that royal lift it is JUNK if you are not handy buy the mar lift
it is excellent,I have a mechanics lift it was around 575 canadian
it gets used and abused alot it's awesome the mar lift is in the same league.