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(Hint :http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=907275 )
Aha. I knew you'd have a good reason.Originally Posted by FrankZ
Yes, but the amount of weight on the swing-out would be tremendous. Without copious amounts of reinforcement the rear header panel will crack. Ask me how I know.(Hint :http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=907275 )
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No offense, but as a relatively new driver I'd suggest a carrier to hold the spare in the cargo area. Safe, secure, and does not restrict your vision. This is what I'll be building for my son's heep in the coming weeks.
And to be even more of a weenie...No work performed for you without your parents expressed permssion. Yeah I'm an old fart, but I've also got 2 teenagers at home and would expect the same courtesy if I were in their position.
Fair enough? Good.
Ok Frank, back to the tire swing question. I agree with the potential safety issue with a spare tire swinging to the left but I also agree with the visibility issue with the spare hanging on the right. Would it be possible to hinge it on the left with a lock or catch or something that would allow the tire to swing out to clear the hatch but not able to swing out any farther?Originally Posted by FrankZ
No, I will not build a tire carrier that swings toward the drivers side....ever. The risk to you and other vehicles is too great. Imagine what would happen if that carrier swung out into traffic while you were pulled over on the shoulder.No offense, but as a relatively new driver I'd suggest a carrier to hold the spare in the cargo area. Safe, secure, and does not restrict your vision. This is what I'll be building for my son's heep in the coming weeks.
And to be even more of a weenie...No work performed for you without your parents expressed permssion. Yeah I'm an old fart, but I've also got 2 teenagers at home and would expect the same courtesy if I were in their position.
Fair enough? Good.
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Yes, but there's still the problem of blocking the tail lights from traffic approaching from the rear. Look at this way:
How many production vehicles with a swing out tire carrier do you see on the road with a drivers side mounted pivot point?
How many aftermarket swing out tire carriers do you see with a swing out tire carrier do you see on the road with a drivers side mounted pivot point?
How many production vehicles with a swing out tire carrier do you see on the road with a drivers side mounted pivot point?
How many aftermarket swing out tire carriers do you see with a swing out tire carrier do you see on the road with a drivers side mounted pivot point?
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I can see the safety issue with a swing hanging on the left and a visibility issue hanging on the right. I guess I’ll just live with the spare inside.
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I'll put it up top on the rack. No room in the cargo I fit a minimum of 4 hockey bags in my car before every practice. I'm the taxi b$%#h for our team
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Remember that in the event of a roll over, all of the vehicle weight will be focused in one point...and that would be the spare tire. The roof won't last long.
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You are changing my user name from FlemingXJ to FAILUREXJ. I can't do or say anything right man!!! Originally Posted by FrankZ
Remember that in the event of a roll over, all of the vehicle weight will be focused in one point...and that would be the spare tire. The roof won't last long.
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Hopefully I will solve my vibration issue tonight. If it works, I will be ready to wheel somewhere this weekend.
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Also expecting to re-gear a couple axles as well.
Originally Posted by FrankZ
Hopefully get my son's 35's mounted, balanced and installed.Also expecting to re-gear a couple axles as well.
Do you do the gear work? If so, what do you charge? I need to regear my axles in the near future and so far from what I’ve read and heard, gears scare me.
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Anyone have plans this weekend??
hang with the girlfriend, work on my jeep and honda.Originally Posted by COSXJFAN
Good morning FCs!!Anyone have plans this weekend??
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drive shaft?Originally Posted by ColoradoJeepXJ
Hopefully I will solve my vibration issue tonight. If it works, I will be ready to wheel somewhere this weekend.
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Also expecting to re-gear a couple axles as well.
daniel went to 35s? what axles he going to run?Originally Posted by FrankZ
Hopefully get my son's 35's mounted, balanced and installed.Also expecting to re-gear a couple axles as well.
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frank can do it all!Originally Posted by ColoradoJeepXJ
Do you do the gear work? If so, what do you charge? I need to regear my axles in the near future and so far from what I’ve read and heard, gears scare me.
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Yep, after reinstalling my 44, the angles are all screwed up. Tried a 4* shim and a 1” TC drop and the angles are closer. Based on my calculations ( I used my fingers) I should be able to use a 8* shim and move my TC back up. We will see……..Originally Posted by XJSETH
drive shaft?
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daniel went to 35s? what axles he going to run?
frank can do it all!
Hp D30 with spare shafts till we can get him some alloy shafts.Originally Posted by XJSETH
daniel went to 35s? what axles he going to run?
frank can do it all!
8.25" with alloy shafts.
I stayed a Holiday Inn last night.....