Deere Mack Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hello, as most of you know I just bought myself a 79 RD dump. I'm trying to bring a few things up to par and one of them is the tarp system. This my first dump so I'm not familar with this stuff....lol. But my upper arms and axle are in need or repair of replacement. I was wondering which to do. They are the square tube type and I've did some searching but didn't have much luck. Tarps aren't hard to find but the arms and axle parts are what I'm having trouble with. Not even sure what brand etc. mine are. I would also like some recomendations on a tarp. Photos below..thoughts? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Call Ox Bodies from I think Alabama. I bought mine from them. The square tube type. I like better than aluminum. Just my opinion. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Call Ox Bodies from I think Alabama. I bought mine from them. The square tube type. I like better than aluminum. Just my opinion. Joe D.Thanks Joe, I wasn't for sure if they made them or if they were aftermarket on their beds. They aren't far from me. I'll check with them in the morning. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Steel arms are stronger. Can be heated up and bent back in shape or welded easier.Donovan Enterprises has some nice units.They are two streets over from me and I go there for the rewind spring often.They have a full kit of motor, tarp, wire, switch, and arms.Donovan-ent. com Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 if your a welder it looks like you could retube the arms and replace the cross shaft and be in business. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 All you need are 2 top i=pieces that slide into bottom arm after loosening 2 bolts. Most likely frozen in place but with some heat and a BFH they will move. The cross piece is just tube steel also. Pretty easy fix just weld or bolt top piece to uprights after getting correct length of arms. I have that same setup on my dump close to 10 years no major problems. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Think I'm gona make the repairs. I'll probably refab the tarp shaft and repair the upper arms. I'm not the best welder or fabriacater but the guy down the road I use can do just about anything. I'd rather pay him than buy something. Thanks, next subject: pintle hitche ideas. I'll make a new topic thread for that one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Also search the BMT forums because that subject has been around and there are some pictures posted with ideas for hitch plates.Like...http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/34317-mounting-a-pintle-plate-to-tractor/?hl=pintle Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks J. I've already found several good ideas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34896-tarp-arms-repair-or-replace/#findComment-235829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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