Unimog Camper E019 - Making a cab tilt mechanism

In this episode we build a cab tilt mechanism so we can lift the cab for easier access. We are using threaded bars, nuts and bolts along with some scrap. It sounds easy, but it turns out to be a lot more complicated.
Big thanks to everyone who has posted pics and descriptions of their solutions before us. You've inspired us and guided us to this solution. A special huge thanks to Ciaran Greenan for the detailed plans, answering email questions and videos. Without Ciaran, we couldn't have made ours and shared this.
Also big thanks to pdavidstorm on Instagram for converting my scribbles into legible information on the PDF plans.

This episode is part of our Mogtoise, Unimog Camper, series where we convert our ex-German Army Unimog U1300L to a modern tiny home on wheels.

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   • The Mogtoise - Unimog Overland Camper Build  

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Full list of purchased parts:
2 x M30 x 1m threaded bar
7 x M30 nut
2 x Thrust bearing 51106 30x47x11mm
2 x Thrust bearing 51104 20x35x10mm
1 x M16 nut
1 x M20 x 80 (cut down)
2 x M20 nut
2 x M10 bolts
2 x M10 connector nuts
1 x Split Pin
1 x M6 bolt & nut

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