Quadchip vs 4x4 tipper..

[buffalo606]

Just got a Hilux tipper to go with the Quadchip but small problem.. 

 

The rear ladder rack is currently right in the line of fire for the chipper and can't really fire over or under efficiently without making a total mess. 

 

Any clever engineering mods your can think of to keep the ladder rack but move it out the way for chipping?

 

Perhaps some kind of swing/hinge/folding/ mechanism? 

[buffalo606]

[scbk]

Do you carry much weight on the rack? You could cut it off completely and add a small bar to the top of each door. Wouldn't be as strong as what is there now.

[NJA]

Cut it off, put L shaped, bracket on each upright so you can put it back in, just with a bolt/wingnut to secure it?  Or maybe a U bracket it drops into? Would mean you'd need to undo a couple of nuts each time you want to remove it...

 

[GarethM]

Can't you curve a section of drain pipe instead of the adjustable nozzle ?.

[jameshs22]

Tip the bed up slightly while chipping. That's what I do with no problems 

[buffalo606]

3 minutes ago, jameshs22 said:

Tip the bed up slightly while chipping. That's what I do with no problems 

I hadn't even thought of that - I will defo try that asap 

 

[Ty Korrigan]

GM might be able to supply a taller chute base. They did so for my 150P.

Improved the throw.

 

[Mick Dempsey]

Maybe make it removable, just lift it out every time you chip, then reattach with a couple of split pins or whatever for rigidity when driving.

[tim361]

I have the same with my hilux. The rear bar is removable but it’s quicker just to tip the body up a little.