GRCS mounting mod

[Muggs]

I love the Goods on big removals. I love the options it opens up for overhead rigging, for tensioning and lifting and dealing with big pieces. My main issue has been with the mounting system. I never liked how the trucking strap sat on that big floppy side-wing. That wing always seems to want to rotate when the strap gets tight, which flexes the mounting plate out from the tree and keeps all 4 large rubber pucks from making good contact with the trunk. So here's a mod that I like that solves the mounting issue.

I bought a second strap-hook receiver for the right side, and replaced the trucking strap plate with it. Now both sides are symmetrical. Then I bought a 4 inch ratchet strap handle to replace the trucking strap hardware, and I ditched the long bar. Now my Goods installs the same as any other fixed bollard, same as the Steins or the GB bollard. Easier and more accurate installation, and same specs as the original design, straps have same WLL of 5400 lb.

 

[flushcut]

Interesting! Have you had any slippage of the frame while taking large chunks? I presume you can’t get the strap as tight as you can with the winch bar or am I wrong? I have questions lol
How about cutting off one of the flat hooks and pinning that directly to the frame instead. Making it all one unit.

 

[treegongfu]

That looks like a good idea and must give some good weight reduction.

 

[flushcut]

Plus eliminating the winch bar. Less crap to carry is always a plus. I like it, I like it a lot.

 

[flushcut]

Muggs Mod it shall be named. Or GRCS Muggsification. Sorry, I’m drinking a Bloody Mary waiting on a flight back home and the vodka is going straight to my melon.

 

[Muggs]

Interesting! Have you had any slippage of the frame while taking large chunks? I presume you can’t get the strap as tight as you can with the winch bar or am I wrong? I have questions lol
How about cutting off one of the flat hooks and pinning that directly to the frame instead. Making it all one unit.

I use the visor plate for removals, haven't had any slippage issues. No way of measuring the tightness, but I think I can get this as tight as the trucking strap. On the trucking strap you are winding against the entire length of the strap because of how it wraps on the spool, so a lot of the cranking power goes into taking the slack out of the whole thing. But with a ratchet strap, you start by taking the slack out before you get cranking, so you're really only tightening against the portion that's in play on the tree.

Yeah, ditching the bar is a huge plus for me. There's been a couple times this year that we loaded the Goods onto the truck and forgot to grab the bar, so we couldn't even use the damn thing on site...

 

[flushcut]

I am so making this mod when I get home. Brilliant!

 

[southsoundtree]

I wonder how tight a person can get that mounting with the mod.

 

[Serf Life]

Way less gaumy, and don’t need to mess with the springless latch on the oem which is annoying. Curious what Mr. Good’s input would be.

 

[Muggs]

The 4" ratchet handle is about the same length as the 3 inch one that comes with the Stein 3001, about 12.75" long.

 

[TreeCo]

I know it's overkill but a second strap on the top half would look and be awesome.

Your's is such a simpler solution than factory, and better too.

 

[flushcut]

But it would be bombproof!

 

[flushcut]

I’m just on US Cargo Controls website and found their premium winch straps rated at 6,600 wll.

 

[treegongfu]

I bought a second strap-hook receiver for the right side, and replaced the trucking strap plate with it.

Hi Muggs,

Where did you get it?

 

[Muggs]

I’m just on US Cargo Controls website and found their premium winch straps rated at 6,600 wll.

Kinedyne sells them as well

 

[Muggs]

Hi Muggs,

Where did you get it?

Greg sells all the pieces separately

 

[96coal449]

I'll be doing this Muggs Mod as well. I'll keep the truck strap for the big girthy trees.
Never used the visor yet. I always leave it behind with so much else to carry. I don't have the right angle drill either.....more to carry. Drill, charger, and a pair of batts.

Me likes the Muggs Mod. Thanks for sharing brother.

 

[Muggs]

I use 2 small suitcases for the Goods. Keeps everything tidy. I throw them both in a wheelbarrow and straight to the backyard.

 

[27RMT0N]

The mod looks solid to me. Everyone with a GRCS knows the strap and attachment system/method is the most annoying part of the device, this seems like an improvement as far as I can tell.

 

[96coal449]

Iv'e had my eye out for a new storage/transport method. Was thinking about the Pelican military cases. Have to give the regular travel luggage a go.

Been using a 6gal milkcrate. The weight has broken 2 of those while carrying.