Converting the 17ft tower to 26ft

Converting the basic 17ft tower to 26ft is more than just adding a few minor steps. It requires adding two levels of "X" Braces inside the tower. The lower added section is very heavy duty and uses heavy metal angle braces instead of the tubular braces on the upper 17.5 basic tower.
The below series of pictures shows the inside X braces and how I attached a chain hoist for raising the tower with a 2 ele 5 band Quad attached. I modified the feet so that it would tip up. In the basic configuration its designed to be lifted to your roof using a crane. I elected to install it on the 50ft front deck instead. It was easy to reinforce the lower portion of the deck to handle the added weight. Lots better than having to mess with the homes rafters.