Hauling my junk around
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Thank you @billiebob. It turned out pretty nice, didn't it. A few details to refine, and a couple of bits to purchase and it's done. Better security and improved organization is nice.
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I tied them into the rear seat mounts. Used bushings and spacers to get a solid attatchment. Tapped the center hole in the strut 5/16 and bolted the deck down to that on each side. It turned out to be a lot more rigid connection than expected. Gave me a little adjustment as well for leveling.
This is the sh*t. HF tow hitch basket put in the back cargo area of the Jeep. I'm going this route eventually.
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Got the Scepter water can today. It fits the Motobilt can holders, but the tie down link doesn't fit. Didn't figure it would. A 3/8" eye bolt and a small ratchet strap will work just fine.
Now to get the axe, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and rifle mounts on it.
Oh, and fix the deck rattles when it's empty.
Now to get the axe, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and rifle mounts on it.
Oh, and fix the deck rattles when it's empty.
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Nice work so far...I love a custom job that is tailored to fit you and your needs.
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Thanks Kiwi TJ. This one has spent some time rattling around in my head...Nice work so far...I love a custom job that is tailored to fit you and your needs.
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Those are the best ones to have..
You work out all the pros and cons as you ponder different scenarios then you can tweak your ideas....
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Finally got'r done. It took a little noodling around, but the rifle rack is in. As an added bonus, one of the camping boxes fits perfectly between the can holders. I'll show it with the full load out Wednesday. Wife and I are going wheeling in the basalt over by the upper McKenzie for four days over the 4th of July.
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Thank you.Looks great, good job!
I need to know more about those clamps holding the axe...
Those are "quick fists". Held on by a single 1/4" bolt through the center. Check your local farm store. They are a pretty common way to hold junk on a tractor, if it doesn't weigh to much.
@StG58, Nice job!
Looking forward to the load out pictures.
The quick fists are available at a lot of locations.
Here’s a link to the manufactures site to help someone see what sizes they make.
https://www.quickfist.com/index.php/quick-fist-mounts.html
Looking forward to the load out pictures.
The quick fists are available at a lot of locations.
Here’s a link to the manufactures site to help someone see what sizes they make.
https://www.quickfist.com/index.php/quick-fist-mounts.html
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I used the the seat belt mounting bolts and an angle bracket to tie the back of the basket to the Jeep. The brackets hold the basket up enough so the carpet is still removable. The front is mounted to the rear seat brackets on risers.
The basket is just some cheap ATV basket that came as a front and rear set. The measurements were right, so I started with that.
The soft top still goes up and down, and stows normally. Even when the Jeep is loaded. I don't remember who made the basket set, but the set was less than $100.
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It's mounted via two spanners that clamp to the front and rear rollbars.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/2001-sahara.14109/post-298159
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