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Looks better than I expected it to... How bad does it rattle in the hitch?
Other than the fact it sticks out half a foot behind the Jeep I like it. It certainly wouldn't last on the trails for me.
Other than the fact it sticks out half a foot behind the Jeep I like it. It certainly wouldn't last on the trails for me.
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Other than the fact it sticks out half a foot behind the Jeep I like it. It certainly wouldn't last on the trails for me.
It tilts slightly side to side, nothing a bead of weld and some sand paper can't fix when i have the time. And i made it as close to the hatch and bumper as i could, compared to other home-brew hitch carriers mine sits the closest that I've seen. Its all made of 1/4" thick steel so its not breaking off anytime soon, and i can drop the tire from vertical to down and it doesn't bend or shift besides the jeep bouncing a little, i think its strong enough to handle some serious abuse Originally Posted by lowrange2
Looks better than I expected it to... How bad does it rattle in the hitch?Other than the fact it sticks out half a foot behind the Jeep I like it. It certainly wouldn't last on the trails for me.
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Well, I didn't mean that it was going to snap off. I meant that I'd drop off of a ledge or try to climb a hill and it'd hit the ground.
First time it got hung up... that ***** would be laying on the side of the trail in a ditch somewhere.
First time it got hung up... that ***** would be laying on the side of the trail in a ditch somewhere.
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First time it got hung up... that ***** would be laying on the side of the trail in a ditch somewhere.
It sticks out barely as much as a hitch in there, idk what ev's i guessOriginally Posted by lowrange2
Well, I didn't mean that it was going to snap off. I meant that I'd drop off of a ledge or try to climb a hill and it'd hit the ground. First time it got hung up... that ***** would be laying on the side of the trail in a ditch somewhere.
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First time it got hung up... that ***** would be laying on the side of the trail in a ditch somewhere.
That's why I mounted mine high and I only have 5psi in it so if I do hit something I don't bounce much. Pretty much all I ride is rocks and ruts and so far it's been fine. Beats filling my entire rear cargo area and roof isn't even an option.Originally Posted by lowrange2
Well, I didn't mean that it was going to snap off. I meant that I'd drop off of a ledge or try to climb a hill and it'd hit the ground. First time it got hung up... that ***** would be laying on the side of the trail in a ditch somewhere.
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Exactly. The hitch sticks out way too far. I wish I didn't have to deal with the rear bumper and leaf shackles where they are...Originally Posted by AoA
It sticks out barely as much as a hitch in there, idk what ev's i guess
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That's why I mounted mine high and I only have 5psi in it so if I do hit something I don't bounce much. Pretty much all I ride is rocks and ruts and so far it's been fine. Beats filling my entire rear cargo area and roof isn't even an option.
Only 5psi? What's the point of a flat spare? Lmao, where I am I don't see myself hitting anything with itOriginally Posted by xjmarc
That's why I mounted mine high and I only have 5psi in it so if I do hit something I don't bounce much. Pretty much all I ride is rocks and ruts and so far it's been fine. Beats filling my entire rear cargo area and roof isn't even an option.
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Only 5psi? What's the point of a flat spare? Lmao, where I am I don't see myself hitting anything with it
5psi isn't flat, especially if you have beadlocksOriginally Posted by AoA
Only 5psi? What's the point of a flat spare? Lmao, where I am I don't see myself hitting anything with it
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5psi isn't flat, especially if you have beadlocks
Yea I guess, still a little low for any hwy drivingOriginally Posted by N20jeep
5psi isn't flat, especially if you have beadlocks
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I only run 3psi in my tires so 5 is a bit high. I also carry a 20lb bottle of CO2 just in case. I guess with smaller tires 5psi might be an issue but with my 38 bias tires it's fine.Originally Posted by AoA
Only 5psi? What's the point of a flat spare? Lmao, where I am I don't see myself hitting anything with it
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About $25 for the square tubing, and the plates I already had, same with the hub, and hardware was < $20Originally Posted by ColbyAttack
How much did it cost in steel?
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Thank you!Originally Posted by Xjtim
I am doing this! Thanks! Excellent job!
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I would love to see the finished product!Originally Posted by MossyXJ
i love this. def gonna try this. but i'll make mine out of pvc :P