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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Built with 2inch box tubing, 1/4inch steel plate, and a torched front wheel hub.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Another photo of my jeep.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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pics of the tire holder please!
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:54 AM
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second that motion!
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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How's it as far as being stable? i had one I made from a old hitch and it was wobbly.
And it would bottom out on the trails.
I ended up scrapping the idea and selling the hitch lol
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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There has been very little rattle, Very stable, there is a small amount of movement left to right in the receiver but im going to shim it out.
The build was fairly simple. All that was needed was our bandsaw, welder, drill press, torch and a few C clamps. All in all i spend a total of 24 bucks, had to buy a locking hitch pin. If anyone wants any other pics or my initial drawings let me know.



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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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looks fantastic man, very plain and simple. i plan on building one very similar in the near future. definitely some good motivation
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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wow, that looks awesome and pretty compact too. Nice Job! ...reason #54295674885736 why I want a welder! hehe
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