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Finished product. Should oughta work. I went out and did a little testing and the tire didn't move at all. The spare tire hold down deal ended up costing about $20 in hardware. I was able to get everything I needed at the local hardware store.
Finished product. Should oughta work. I went out and did a little testing and the tire didn't move at all. The spare tire hold down deal ended up costing about $20 in hardware. I was able to get everything I needed at the local hardware store.
2 2009/11/04 07:40:04
To install, place the band across the spare. Two holes in the center of the band are placed over the allthread. This keeps the tire in place so it doesn't move. Drop in a pin on either side. Put the wing nuts on the allthread and snug em up. It comes off/goes on in just a minute and no tools required. Still need to come up with a cable lock to deter theft. My original idea was to use a padlock on either side instead of the bolt/pin shown here. It would've worked great as they couldn't just take the bolts out and remove the clamps. The lock would still be holding the clamps together even with the bolts removed. Unfortunately the lock wouldn't fit. I'll have to change things up a bit and it should work. It won't stop em from stealing it, but it'll sure slow em down some. Hopefully just enough so they'll move on to easier targets.
To install, place the band across the spare. Two holes in the center of the band are placed over the allthread. This keeps the tire in place so it doesn't move. Drop in a pin on either side. Put the wing nuts on the allthread and snug em up. It comes off/goes on in just a minute and no tools required. Still need to come up with a cable lock to deter theft. My original idea was to use a padlock on either side instead of the bolt/pin shown here. It would've worked great as they couldn't just take the bolts out and remove the clamps. The lock would still be holding the clamps together even with the bolts removed. Unfortunately the lock wouldn't fit. I'll have to change things up a bit and it should work. It won't stop em from stealing it, but it'll sure slow em down some. Hopefully just enough so they'll move on to easier targets.
0 2009/11/04 07:41:29
The two wing nuts apply the clamping pressure on the band which holds the tire down. The band is just a piece of 1/8" X 3" wide aluminum. The two pieces of all thread have a nut and washer on either side. They're not tight here. Just finger tight and require no tools to remove. The wing nuts are what apply the pressure downward on the band and ultimately the tire. To remove we just take off the two wing nuts, and pull the pins on either side. That's it.
The two wing nuts apply the clamping pressure on the band which holds the tire down. The band is just a piece of 1/8" X 3" wide aluminum. The two pieces of all thread have a nut and washer on either side. They're not tight here. Just finger tight and require no tools to remove. The wing nuts are what apply the pressure downward on the band and ultimately the tire. To remove we just take off the two wing nuts, and pull the pins on either side. That's it.
0 2009/11/04 07:41:29
Thought about this for a bit. Ended up using two 1" pipe repair kits. Hinged on one side and carriage bolts doing the clamping. There's one of these clamps on either side. They can also serve more than one purpose. By replacing the carriage bolts with all thread and wing nuts they can be used to hold a shovel or hi-lift jack later on if we choose.
Thought about this for a bit. Ended up using two 1" pipe repair kits. Hinged on one side and carriage bolts doing the clamping. There's one of these clamps on either side. They can also serve more than one purpose. By replacing the carriage bolts with all thread and wing nuts they can be used to hold a shovel or hi-lift jack later on if we choose.
0 2009/11/04 07:41:29
Done and painted. Now what to do with the spare? Spare tire mounting was the main reason behind our making the rack in the first place. Wracking (no pun intended) my brain to come up with something inexpensive, easy to use, and not overly complicated from a hardware standpoint.
Done and painted. Now what to do with the spare? Spare tire mounting was the main reason behind our making the rack in the first place. Wracking (no pun intended) my brain to come up with something inexpensive, easy to use, and not overly complicated from a hardware standpoint.
2 2009/11/04 07:47:50
Bare roof rack completed. To build one of these you can find the instructions posted by forum members gornikebounder and warthog. It cost $60 to build and took the better part of a day. Beats paying $300 for a store bought one. Thanks for your contribution guys.
Bare roof rack completed. To build one of these you can find the instructions posted by forum members gornikebounder and warthog. It cost $60 to build and took the better part of a day. Beats paying $300 for a store bought one. Thanks for your contribution guys.
0 2009/11/04 08:12:40
Shovel mounted
Shovel mounted
0 2009/11/19 08:07:50
Just a piece of PVC u bolted to the rack. It's a friction fit and just slides in. Tight enough that it won't come loose. Been driving around with it on there for a couple weeks and it's staying put. I've picked up some 1/8" braided steel cable, and used it with a snap swivel to make a safety strap just in case.
Just a piece of PVC u bolted to the rack. It's a friction fit and just slides in. Tight enough that it won't come loose. Been driving around with it on there for a couple weeks and it's staying put. I've picked up some 1/8" braided steel cable, and used it with a snap swivel to make a safety strap just in case.
1 2009/11/19 08:08:59
Hi-lift mount.
Hi-lift mount.
0 2009/12/04 16:09:55
I got this farm jack at Harbor Freight for $29 on sale. I've had the real McCoy Hi-lift before and believe it or not I prefer the action on this cheap chinese knock off. Don't know how well it's going to hold up, but right now......... So far......I like it. Actually considering buying another one.
I got this farm jack at Harbor Freight for $29 on sale. I've had the real McCoy Hi-lift before and believe it or not I prefer the action on this cheap chinese knock off. Don't know how well it's going to hold up, but right now......... So far......I like it. Actually considering buying another one.
0 2009/12/04 16:09:55
Removed one of the carriage bolts from the pipe repair clamp aka spare tire mount, and replaced it with 1/2" all thread. Added another pipe clamp forward of that and did the same thing. Couple wing nuts hold the jack on.
Removed one of the carriage bolts from the pipe repair clamp aka spare tire mount, and replaced it with 1/2" all thread. Added another pipe clamp forward of that and did the same thing. Couple wing nuts hold the jack on.
0 2009/12/04 16:29:26
Spare tire mount does double duty. I've cut some metal spacers and slid em over the threaded portion. Itl adds a little strength and makes it look cleaner/better too. I'll also trim off the excess all thread. This was a quick throw together thing. Will pick up a cable lock so no opportunists try to borrow the jack.
Spare tire mount does double duty. I've cut some metal spacers and slid em over the threaded portion. Itl adds a little strength and makes it look cleaner/better too. I'll also trim off the excess all thread. This was a quick throw together thing. Will pick up a cable lock so no opportunists try to borrow the jack.
0 2009/12/04 16:29:26
On the trail
On the trail
0 2010/01/01 09:06:43