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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ZTwentyAteU
duno if its been covered, but I finaly grabbed a blazer spare tire carrier at Pull a Part for $8.00. They had like 12 s10 blazers, Its made to swingout and mount in the rear, but i'm thinking roof. You couldnt buy the steel for $8.00. go visit your local pull a part chain and grab one!

I figure re drill for the bolt pattern and why not. I'll post pics when I figure out what to do with it
Already liking this idea lol, update us when complete
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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That's in the tech write ups right?
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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i am proud to say i read all 172 pages and learned a lot of new tips and tricks. 1 hour of my life well spent
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe'sXJ
i am proud to say i read all 172 pages and learned a lot of new tips and tricks. 1 hour of my life well spent
Well that's how its done lol
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tactical40cal
good point...YOU NEVER KNOW!!! now i'm gonna say this but i'm a cop so boundaries and guns don't apply to me. i carry my pistol EVERYWHERE!!! gym, gas station, grocery shopping, jogging...it doesn't matter. i'm commissioned and can carry ANYWHERE i want and i fully exercise that! you just never know. i see some crazy stuff now-a-days!!!

now how about, building a rack in the rear that is secured from roof to sub frame, and locks the guns in, could u have them loaded with mags in them
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by modded96xj
now how about, building a rack in the rear that is secured from roof to sub frame, and locks the guns in, could u have them loaded with mags in them
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Still a hazard. What if you're in an accident? I think that's part of the reason that law exists the way it down.
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ZachsXJ
Yeah you could do a hitch on the front or back and have a receiver mounted winch.


FYI a little 3,500lb winch isn't gonna do much if anything for you.

Thats considered an ATV class winch.

Personally I'd recommend this: http://www.detoursusa.com/xjbackbone.php

For a Jeep, you really need at least a 6K winch, but most recommend 8.5K or above. If you go bigger it'll put less stress on the components when you do pull and the winch will last longer.


accually with enough cable and pullys you could use a 1000lb rated whinch, itll be slow as he** but itll still do the job
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Still a hazard. What if you're in an accident? I think that's part of the reason that law exists the way it down.
Sent you a pm
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by modded96xj

accually with enough cable and pullys you could use a 1000lb rated whinch, itll be slow as he** but itll still do the job
Cable won't be strong enough
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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If you're stuck to the point you need a winch, you're gonna wish you didn't go cheap.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoooper
I really doubt that the autozone switch is 30A rated. Im only seeing 20A switches on their site. The peak wattage on a 350W amp is usually 600W+ so switch destruction is likely. I figure its always a good idea to use a relay on anything more than simple electronics.

on a 2000watt inverter u dont need a relay on the switch, all he did was take the wires going to the switch ion the inverter and re-routed them to a different switch,
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Still a hazard. What if you're in an accident? I think that's part of the reason that law exists the way it down.
i awlays carry my guns loaded. all of my guns have safteys that work. modern guns dont go off when you drop them lol. i have gun racks in my rear side windows. (winchester brand from walmart, for rear truck windows)

i always carry. and i OPEN CARRY.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ol'DixieJeep

i awlays carry my guns loaded. all of my guns have safteys that work. modern guns dont go off when you drop them lol. i have gun racks in my rear side windows. (winchester brand from walmart, for rear truck windows)

i always carry. and i OPEN CARRY.
Only real safety is your finger. I don't trust any safety on any gun, old or new
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ol'DixieJeep

i awlays carry my guns loaded. all of my guns have safteys that work. modern guns dont go off when you drop them lol. i have gun racks in my rear side windows. (winchester brand from walmart, for rear truck windows)

i always carry. and i OPEN CARRY.

Haha a gun rack?!
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
Only real safety is your finger. I don't trust any safety on any gun, old or new
Wise words



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