Got a grapple, installed my diverter today.

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LD1

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Got my diverter finally all assembled and tested. Wanted to get it done now because I came home with these:

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Here is the master material list. When it comes to the hoses and fittings, oart numbers and prices are for reference only. And is exactaly what I would order if I were doing this. But I made due mostly with stuff I had.

Diverter/selector valve................bailey number 220934.....................$116
(2) 1/4" x 60" hydraulic hose..............Surplus center number 920-2260...........$16.95ea.....$33.90
(2) 3/8" x 24" hydraulic hose..............Surplus center number 931-2224...........$11.95ea......$23.90
Suregrip SG13M21 joystick..................Got off ebay...............................................$35 delivered
(2) sets of flush face couplers................Already had these, but they seem to be ~$45ea..........$90
(2) -06 JIC x -08 ORB 90* fitting.............DHH # 6801-06-08...............$2.55ea...................$5.10
-04 JIC x -08 ORB 90*.............................DHH # 6801-04-08.............................................$2.32
-04 JIC x -08 ORB .....................................DHH # 6400-04-08............................................$1.46
-06 JIC x -08 ORB......................................DHH # 6400-06-08..........................................$1.54
-04 JIC swivel nut 90*................................DHH # 6500-04-04..........................................$1.40
-06 JIC swivel nut 90*................................DHH # 6500-06-06..........................................$1.84

Grand total $316.58 (add a bit for shipping)

I had all the wiring stuff I needed, splices, etc.
 
   / Got a grapple, installed my diverter today.
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Here are some install pics. Pretty straight forward.
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And some action shots testing it out

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Pictures no worky
 
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No Pictures = no joy!!

Nice, very nice.

I know, for some reason, I have difficulties uploading pictures at times too.
 
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Try again, they are working on my end now. (but they were working on my end earlier after I posted them, then sat down to eat and came back to them not working....except the first).

I am sure its an issue on TBN's side. There isnt anything I can do differently.
 
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Good now. :thumbsup:
 
   / Got a grapple, installed my diverter today. #9  
Very much good now! Nice job LD1.
 
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Looks like a real nice set up LD :thumbsup:
 
 
 
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