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  1. DreadPirateRoberts

    Tire carrier cargo basket mount

    thanks for looking this up for me.
  2. DreadPirateRoberts

    Tire carrier cargo basket mount

    I saw that one, which is what gave me the idea of making may own. I see they have theirs built so it sits over the tire, not hanging too far out the back. Thanks for the suggestion.
  3. DreadPirateRoberts

    Drivers (left) side outer tie rod end thread direction

    Thanks for the feedback. That’s what I thought also. I went ahead and ordered both sides and will just flip the bar around to correct orientation.
  4. DreadPirateRoberts

    Drivers (left) side outer tie rod end thread direction

    That’s what it looks like to me too. I went ahead and ordered new Moogs for both sides and will just redo both sides and flip the bar around if that’s the case. Gotta love getting acquainted with a used vehicle.
  5. DreadPirateRoberts

    Tire carrier cargo basket mount

    So I like that idea a lot more, but haven’t seen rack mounts that just use the gutters on the hard top. All the ones I’ve seen have a strap that goes down the side of the rear window or some other attachment.
  6. DreadPirateRoberts

    Tire carrier cargo basket mount

    I can understand that. I think functionally a roof rack is more suited for my needs but they’re much more pricey, and I don’t like the look or wind noise of most of the ones for TJ’s.
  7. DreadPirateRoberts

    Tire carrier cargo basket mount

    When when you swing open the tire carrier, the passenger side of the cargo rack swings back in toward the window, preventing it from lifting up. If I position it further away then there’s enough clearance to open. I just worry that it’ll be too much stress on the hinge when there’s weight in...
  8. DreadPirateRoberts

    Tire carrier cargo basket mount

    Looking for some input. I plan on mounting this cargo basket to my tire carrier mount by welding it to this bracket I found. I would like to weld it at the end of hitch insert so the rear window can open. Like so: However, I’m worried about the weight being levered so far out over the rear when...
  9. DreadPirateRoberts

    Drivers (left) side outer tie rod end thread direction

    Hi, I’m new to this forum but have been searching for a couple days and can’t find a solid answer to my issue: I bought a 2004 Sahara, 4L auto. I’ve spent a few weeks getting it back into shape. Yesterday I attempted to tackle a new track bar and drivers side outer tie rod end which I ordered...