Building the Tilt Tray Episode 4 / Struts and Tray Design Reveal - HX One Tonner Tray Build

[@jcdragon77]

Awesome work mate

[@mrmayhemstewart5138]

Love everything about the build mate that tray should look shit hot can’t wait to see it finished keep up the great work mate cheers Yogi 🇦🇺🤙🤙

[@ShenkeGarage]

Hey Mate thankyou. Glad you enjoying the build

[@TheTigerQuoll]

Maybe some recessed tie down loops on the tray surface?It will be a great and a unique tonner.

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. Something different was what I was going for :)

[@geoffarnott2330]

I think it’s going to look great, nice work so far with the whole tonner.

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. Its going to be different but I still think tasteful

[@ArcturusSky]

looks good to me A+

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate

[@jamesmcconnell9183]

Looking awesome Sam, it's going to be a picture of attention to detail and commitment. What size are your wheels and tyres? Really looking forward to the next instalment!

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. The wheels are 295's and rims are 15's. I think I will change the wheels at some point

[@darryllspalding9680]

I like this tonner !!! Lots of thought and effort, yeah and time.

[@ShenkeGarage]

Glad you like the build Mate

[@gixgix457]

Maybe linear acthuaters would be cooler press a button.

[@ShenkeGarage]

It would be nice but also more bulky. With the low profile tray its hard for room.

[@davidcaldwell7868]

This tray is going to look so nice great to see ya ideas on paper keep up the excellent work 👍

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate... Like you said its good to see it on Paper to make sure it was going to look the part..

[@raelock8145]

This ute build never disapoints keep up the good work sam

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. Appreciate it

[@jasonireland7943]

@Shenke Garage What are the sizes of the mud guards you are using? And how did you work out the size required? I'm changing my tray a bit and yours look the goods with the guard set up. Keep up the good work looks awesome. Cheers for the inspiration.

[@ShenkeGarage]

Hey Mate no dramas at all. Glad the videos can help. The guards are DR1228 from Mr mudguard

[@jasonireland7943]

@@ShenkeGarage thanks heaps. greatly appreciated

[@james22939]

Well done looking sweet love the paint colour

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate :)

[@motorsportentertainment5155]

When it's finished you should take the car to jumpers and jazz in July at warwick next year

[@ShenkeGarage]

I just looked that up and it actually looks pretty sweet....

[@motorsportentertainment5155]

@@ShenkeGarage send me a Facebook freinds request and I will text you the details of thr car show here in Warwick

[@projecthiluxpigrig2.095]

Looking good mate

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@caben7057]

I think a bonnet latch would work.👍

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent work🏆

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@aly-tek7190]

That tray design looks friggin sic!! Love it, keep up the great work ;)

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. Something different :)

[@armasheddin5897]

Just a tip, have the struts around the other way so the shaft is pointing down when you assemble for the final time, the oil inside lubes the seals for the shaft and they last a lot longer

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. I did look at strut orientation. You probably cant really tell but in the closed position (tray down) the rod is pointing down ever so slightly. So the oil will be sitting down at the seal in closed position.

[@yiannik6311]

Mate I am really enjoying your channel. Can't wait to see the tray finished. It's and awesome design. I was thinking maybe you can use an electric boot latch for the locking system.

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. Hopefully wont be too much longer and I will have it finished. Just taking a lot longer than I thought

[@scotthunter1639]

Looks awesome Sammy 👌 coming together nicely mate.. Have you worked out how you will secure the front of the tray as yet mate..

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. I have been thinking about it and I have a few options. Kinda wanted to keep things simple and was looking at some magnets

[@scotthunter1639]

@@ShenkeGarage sounds interesting Sam intrigued to see the outcome mate..

[@jasonireland7943]

@@ShenkeGarage my try has a hq bonnet latch holding it down with a bonnet cable coming out on the drivers side. the other option could be some nice stainless latches like what on an esky or similar. just a thought

[@TC-yx2ss]

@@ShenkeGarage Maybe a magnetic welding earth clamp.Switch it on to hold down the tray and switch off when you raise it.

[@trevorsmith9251]

You must be getting an itchy right foot with the build so close to being able to drive, wish my van was this close

[@ShenkeGarage]

Yeah Mate for sure. Its getting to the end but still got a bit to go and lots of little things. Will be kinda sad when its finished at the same time...

[@jakedoyle8934]

How much would the tray weigh. Will it be too light in the ass end affecting comfortable ride and drivability.

[@ShenkeGarage]

I think the try will way around 100KG. Could be slightly a bit more

[@steedsy71]

Tray looks good. But my back and head are moaning looking at the set up. You may not have a bad back now Imagine filling that tank leaning over and around those wheel guards. How many time will you cut your head or shoulders open on the arches hanging down? I'd be putting a little door in tray so you can fill it up with it down. Chuck the tank back in and run up to the local servo and try it out before you commit fully.

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate and appreciate the feedback. The fuel filler is close to the diff so should not really need to bend over underneath the guards that much. This Ute was never really built with practicality in mind. Its a week end cruiser and not a daily so I understand some things will be a pain.

[@MrVnssbt1]

Would also like pretty cool motorised press a button tray goes up press a button tray goes down way better then using your hand you gone to all the effect and motorised would be better if say

[@ShenkeGarage]

At this stage the linear actuators were going to be too bulky underneath. Because its all low profile it is hard to get things to fit under.

[@MrVnssbt1]

@@ShenkeGarage oh ok cool thanks mate keep up all the hard work take it easy mate

[@honestpat7789]

Are you going to rego in qld. I’ve been told by tmr they wouldn’t pass me if I went for a 4-link conversion on my Ute, which-im guessing-is wrong information, because it doesn’t look that uncommon? Loving your build as well. DIY all the way 👌

[@ShenkeGarage]

Ideally I will change rego to QLD but yeah like you say I believe it is going to be a mission after all I have done with it

[@honestpat7789]

@@ShenkeGarage good luck, I hope you can get it across the line 👍

[@MerlinZener]

I got interested in this series when I saw 'tilt tray', because that's what I want to do with my Hilux. But I want mine to be able to load a Harley on the back, so I'm going for a hydraulic tilt and slide setup, kind of like a scaled down version of a 'proper' tow truck. Looking at this one, is it going to be more or less just decorative? Do you have any plans to make it more functional in the future?

[@ShenkeGarage]

Hey Mate this tray is purely decoration/show. This car was never built with practicality in mind. So at this stage I have no plans for functionality.

[@darryllspalding9680]

Doubling back here to your taillights . Fcuk just bought a set for my Utrecht, man they are fcuking bright! You know these Rucker’s who’ve put leds in their headlights and not adjusted the beam? Brighter , brighte4 l brighter.

[@antonycarver4416]

Hi mate just wondering were you got got your tail shaft from to suit the 9 inch got the same diff coming for my hx sedan, thanks Paul

[@ShenkeGarage]

Hey Mate I got it from Gold Coast tailshafts. I think it was around 700 - 800

[@antonycarver4416]

@@ShenkeGarage cool thanks a million I'll be on that 😀

[@Mr07obrien]

Love the design Sam..are you going to weld or bolt the headboard on?

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. I think I will bolt the headboard on coming up from underneath so the bolts are hidden...

[@gregr8299]

I may have missed it but what's the reasons behind the tilting tray ?

[@ShenkeGarage]

Hey Mate... The tilt is so I can put fuel into the drop tank and also access to the battery in the rear. Also so I can tilt it up for any car shows.

[@gregr8299]

@@ShenkeGarage Understood. Builds coming along nicely. Originally followed just for the shed but the tonner is a bonus

[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks Mate. Glad you enjoying the content

[@Auxbeam]

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[@ShenkeGarage]

Thanks for the offer Mate but this car is not really an off road car

[@Auxbeam]

@@ShenkeGarage I got it... I thought the rear is gonna refoited into a trunk for some towing work thus our lights might help or mabye the headlight could be replaced with our lights... But no problem, let's talk more about that if you have another car that's more suitable with our lights😃

[@timwhalan6417]

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