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Unread 21-02-2004, 19:01
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Re: Is Anyone Using Motors to Hoist themselves off the platform on the bar?

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Originally Posted by Joe Ross
We are using the van door motors. The diameter of the winch is 5/8" and it doesn't backdrive
Same here. We have a ratchet we can add if we need to but we haven't had too. The van door motor works great if you rotate it around a small diameter. And the small diameter will make backdriving more difficult. Especially with braking.

Close to your andy too. We used the pillow blocks with the 5/8" shaft. And our ratchet is top secret too.