I've been busy.....

[ranger5.0]

I built my own quick disconnects with the stock mounts. Cut the stock connecting rod in half and weld in a piece of pipe at the length you want. I extended mine 3 inches to compensate for the lift i was running.then I drilled the bolts to fit a pin, then grinded the end of the bolt with a subtle point for easy pushing in through the connect rod bushings. It rattled a little but was cheap, fast to build, and it functioned very well in Moses Lake dunes under heavy use. Just an Ideer.

[DZK007]

Thanx for the tips. I'm a machinist and do a lot of work for the government - with the CNC's and other equipment at my disposal, I'm sure I can make all the rubble I currently have work for me.
I like the pointed pin tip. I just envisioned myself swearing at the darn pins at the end of a long day because I had overlooked it..... I still have all the parts to put it back but I'll have to re-work my tow loop mounts (you can see them in the pic of the front) but it shouldn't be too difficult.

If anyone wants my old billet aluminum lift blocs (I made them) I'll sell them for $10 +......