swing away tire carrier
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I had some trail damage on the quarter panel that I finally got around to repairing so I plated the corner with 1/4" steel plate and built the hinges off that. I spent a total of 27 and some change on the steel and have about 5-6 hrs total time on it.
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here's the side view, it can hold my body weight with it in the open position. some of the welds were less then pretty but structurally it's sound.
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Why? Can't find yours?
Hey,OP.I may sue you for copy right enfringment.I have my welds copyrighted.LOL.
Takes ***** to post what everyone else deems "not the norm".
You could lower the tire placement & move the tag to the right but in the stock location.That way you will have less aero drag,won't catch tree limbs & vines,less stress on the welds & you can still use the original light to illuminate the tag.
I am sure there are more advantages.
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lmao!!! I hated flip phones...but ya it's my super scratched up cell phone cam. actually the tire is giving me more downforce now!!! see the angle it's just like a spoiler, but I only really notice it once I break 200MPH.
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No doubt.
I have a Ford Bronco II carrier laying in my back yard I've been trying to find a easy way to mount this thing to my XJ.
Corner guards & modded carrier mounts.
I may flip mine upside down so I can mount it on the drivers side-if possible.
I have a Ford Bronco II carrier laying in my back yard I've been trying to find a easy way to mount this thing to my XJ.
Corner guards & modded carrier mounts.
I may flip mine upside down so I can mount it on the drivers side-if possible.