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1. [TowerTalk] Tilting large towers (score: 1)
Author: NPAlex@aol.com
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:46:49 EDT
Having had 4 different crank up tilt over towers, TriEx and US Tower models, I found all required some persuasion to begin the "tilt over" process. Keep a crow bar handy for various alignment tasks a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00755.html (7,336 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Tilting large towers (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:40:48 -0700 (PDT)
I purchased an "aluminum racing jack" at Harbor Freight (also available at auto stores). This model (about $60-$80) is rated at 3,000 lbs and spec'ed at 3 inches minimum lift. However, if you remove
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00757.html (8,684 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Tilting large towers (score: 1)
Author: Red <RedHaines@centurytel.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 09:17:36 -0600
Hi, TTers; Al Williams's analysis is correct. Rick's added note on using a jack to start the tilt and to catch the tower when raising is a good idea. If not restrained, it can land pretty hard. I hav
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00762.html (8,601 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Tilting large towers (score: 1)
Author: "Julio Peralta" <jperalta@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:37:15 -0500
I've used the jack system on both of my US towers for more that 15 years and it's worked well for me. I have had a slight problem with my HDX89 in that the grout under the base can cause a problem as
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00763.html (9,606 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Tilting large towers (score: 1)
Author: "Al Williams" <alwilliams@olywa.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:39:39 -0800
Some readers may be confused because some postings refer to using a jack begin tilting the tower while other postings refer to using a pry bar. The LM470 tower tilt raising fixture is a special case
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00777.html (8,545 bytes)


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