LWHC solution

[Adrena123]

Is that a bolt, washer and 2 nuts?

Yes... works great and less leverage then the coupler nut, even though I don't have any issues with the longer coupler nut bending.

 

[Swingin' Free]

Yes... works great and less leverage then the coupler nut, even though I don't have any issues with the longer coupler nut bending.

Could you point me to your "famous mod"?
I've searched and searched but the verbage appears all over SH

 

[Adrena123]

Could you point me to your "famous mod"?
I've searched and searched but the verbage appears all over SH

Did you see my video on you tube? Lone wolf handclimber/ saddle combo Part 3

 

[Swingin' Free]

I'll take a look. Does it give measurements, parts list?
I'm scared to ruin my new toy....

 

[Adrena123]

I'll take a look. Does it give measurements, parts list?
I'm scared to ruin my new toy....

Easiest way to mod it (I've done several) is to 1) raise the arm to 50 degrees (snug arm bolts so arm doesn't move around)
2) place nut under arm and make a pencil mark in center of nut hole.
3) move nut and drill hole
4) install a 5/16 bolt (1 inch) and 2 nuts or a coupler nut ... done deal

 

[Adrena123]

 

[Swingin' Free]

Thank you very much

 

[KYRanger]

Adrena123, got my new hand climber and bought grade 8, 5/16” x 1”. I bought the two nuts for each bolt. If you were doing a new one today, would you go this route or use a hose clamp or some way to add something to the arm instead of drilling the platform?

 

[Adrena123]

Adrena123, got my new hand climber and bought grade 8, 5/16” x 1”. I bought the two nuts for each bolt. If you were doing a new one today, would you go this route or use a hose clamp or some way to add something to the arm instead of drilling the platform?

I would drill and bolt it up. I have the original (obviously) and it's still going strong. No issues. I know at least 30 others out there are still good to go. My friends say it's many more. Just line it up correctly do the hardware is flush with the cast.

 

[KYRanger]

Copy. Thank you. I’m evaluating a way to add a spreader bar or bracket to keep the arms from pulling inward. Looking at my full size lone wolf climber, the base and the sit & climb top section have both. May not do anything but add the bolt mod, but thinking....

 

[Adrena123]

Copy. Thank you. I’m evaluating a way to add a spreader bar or bracket to keep the arms from pulling inward. Looking at my full size lone wolf climber, the base and the sit & climb top section have both. May not do anything but add the bolt mod, but thinking....

Spreader bar wouldn't hurt. I once told a guy to cut his LW platform down to shorten and lighten it up.

 

[Jimmyfunk60]

Spreader bar wouldn't hurt. I once told a guy to cut his LW platform down to shorten and lighten it up.

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[Adrena123]

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Nice

 

[KYRanger]

Thought about cutting one down, but I like the light weight of the hand climber.

 

[Dylan9862003]

Easiest way to mod it (I've done several) is to 1) raise the arm to 50 degrees (snug arm bolts so arm doesn't move around)
2) place nut under arm and make a pencil mark in center of nut hole.
3) move nut and drill hole
4) install a 5/16 bolt (1 inch) and 2 nuts or a coupler nut ... done deal

Only thing I did different was add a washer to the inside at the bolt head contact area to help distribute the load a little better. Its just a thin washer that I intended to let deform slightly when tightened to match the contour of the internal reinforcement area. IDK if it really helps but it does for my mind sake at least. Having the washers on both sides more evenly distributing the stress just adds to piece of mind for me...…. My .02

 

[Adrena123]

Only thing I did different was add a washer to the inside at the bolt head contact area to help distribute the load a little better. Its just a thin washer that I intended to let deform slightly when tightened to match the contour of the internal reinforcement area. IDK if it really helps but it does for my mind sake at least. Having the washers on both sides more evenly distributing the stress just adds to piece of mind for me...…. My .02

Definitely helps...I also think some people drilled the hole too high and lost surface area strength, if that makes sense.

 

[Dylan9862003]

Definitely helps...I also think some people drilled the hole too high and lost surface area strength, if that makes sense.

Agreed... I made sure my coupler nut is in contact with the original ramp before drilling for added support as well.

While inspecting mine last week I did find a crack in the casting. Its out on the very end where I stand and feet make contact. Completely separated, I took it an bridged the gap between the spaces with paracord and cinched it tight. Problem solved.

 

[Adrena123]

Agreed... I made sure my coupler nut is in contact with the original ramp before drilling for added support as well.

While inspecting mine last week I did find a crack in the casting. Its out on the very end where I stand and feet make contact. Completely separated, I took it an bridged the gap between the spaces with paracord and cinched it tight. Problem solved.

Yes, that is the best way to position the nut.
Yours cracked near the front? Got a pic?

 

[Dylan9862003]

Yes, that is the best way to position the nut.
Yours cracked near the front? Got a pic?

here you go. Last time I used it I noticed it had a new squeak so I inspected it and found this

 

[Dylan9862003]

I don't have pics of my repair but I left the crack exposed and reinforced with paracord the same directional plane then added a gorilla tape cover to make it more solid. Worked great so far and I can monitor the crack and change plans if needed.

This is the second one I have seen crack at this location. Might want to check yours out. The other guy was a small fella and exactly the same location. I think its probably due to a casting defect not abuse.