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detachable side mount carrier

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Code Red, Apr 7, 2006.

  1. Apr 7, 2006
    Code Red

    Code Red Member

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    I'm brainstorming about how to make my side mount carrier stronger and removeable. I like the convenience of being ablt to get to the tailgate and stuff in the back of the Jeep, so I don't want a rear mounted spare. However, When I go out in the woods, I have/will hit things with that side mounted spare. The results have been less than favorable and I want to have my cake and eat it too. I'm thinking of a heavy plate with welded nuts or tapped to let me bolt the carrier on or off relatively quickly. Something that I could remove in 5 minutes so I don't have to carry it through the trees with me. Ideas anyone?
     
    Code Red, Apr 7, 2006
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  2. Apr 7, 2006
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    If you don't mind something sticking out an inch or so after the mount is removed something like this might work for you-

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    If the flange is the same size as the current mount it shouldn't stress the quarter panel excessively. For the Screw In Thingy you could use appropriately sized pipe or an old front spindle. Worst part is getting the flange threaded to accept the pipe/spindle Screw In Thingy. I'd use a lock pin to keep the Screw In Thingy from unscrewing itself as you're going down the highway.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 7, 2006
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  3. Apr 7, 2006
    Boyink

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    Isn't it when you're out in the trees that you'd most want a spare tire with you?
     
    Boyink, Apr 7, 2006
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  4. Apr 10, 2006
    Code Red

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    That's an idea. I wish I had your skill with the graphics program to better illustrate what I'm thinking. I'm still leaning towards a piece with welded nuts on the inside, so I can take it off and have a smooth flush side, but on the other hand, an inch or so wouldn't kill me.

    Boyink,

    I definintely still want the spare when out in the woods, but I'd rather throw it in the back before I leave than after I'm already out there. My last trip in the woods, it ended up in the back after hitting the tree. I just want to skip the "hit the tree" part.
     
    Code Red, Apr 10, 2006
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  5. Apr 10, 2006
    Boyink

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    Ah - I forget there are people who aren't filling that space with warm bodies...;)
     
    Boyink, Apr 10, 2006
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  6. Apr 11, 2006
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    The problem with the inside is that you have the hat channels & particularly the stiffener panel in the way :(. Of course I can't think of any reason you couldn't just weld or otherwise affix four nuts over the holes in the hat channels & panel, you really don't need a plate on the inside at all.

    Pity really, it was a nice drawing :(.

    H.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 11, 2006
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  7. Apr 12, 2006
    Code Red

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    Like I said, the drawing is beatiful. I tried to make one in "paint" on my computer. It came out fairly well, but I can't figure out how to post it.
     
    Code Red, Apr 12, 2006
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