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My grapple has sat over at my neighbors house long enough, we finally got it installed and the hydraulics plumbed.

We ended up covering many sections with additional heater hose to protect the hydraulic lines and to help corral them into place.

Now I need some action shots!


Eric
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Oh, that looks downright dangerous!  And my goodness your shed's tidy.
 
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Nice.  My only grapples are attached to my arms!
 
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Jill,

Thanks!  But not my garage.  My neighbor is a retired mechanic and he is the best neighbor ever!  He loves to do these kind of projects.

I will pass on the compliments.
 
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Gray,

Yes, I am familiar with the arm-grapples all too well.  My real issue is that my arms are ultimately connected to my back which has taken a beating over the years.

If the grapple prevents even one trip to the ER then it has more than paid for itself.




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