Tom_p - thanks, thats all it was, lift spool was spun...had a few minutes today, flipped it around, smoother than its ever been :)
brakes got all done, everything working great...moved it today though, a new hydraulic leak...think its line from tank, havent got under to look...need a forklift jack next

still messing with wifes truck, welding done, filling/blocking/painting starting tomorrow i hope...rust was worse than expected