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The handle does need a knob thats for sure, it is just a small flat bar. If the bar was a bit longer and knob is added then it would be a lot easier. But your right you don't want something to big to store. Vise grips will work in a pinch. I still have a few things to add like highlift...

Not a 100%, but getting close. Still need to add the high lift jack, maybe a few trim parts here and there.:victory: Here it is no powder coat, chrome or paint.:coffeedrink: YouTube- Tire Carrier Hoist

Thanks for the words of encouragement:wings: Edit. I made the cable so it could piviot and was surprised to see it spin. Thanks for the tip. The hoist is just tacked in place, and since the cable is rubbing on the lift I will move it out an inch or two to help with that. Plus I have some...

Was able to work on the hoist this Sunday. No more mockup, building for real this time.

Good note: I plan on drilling a hole in the top of the mount, this will allow the crimp on metal tab to rotate if it wants too. I could even add some uhmw. it looks like I will need some in another location too. The cable is very long, like 3' so thats not an issue. Guess a pic would tell...

A buddy stop by the other day on the way to the dump and he had some 2x2x16 ga in the back, so I graped it to use for mock up. I went to the junk yard as it was 1/2 price day today and pulled a tire hoist from a chevy pickup. I'm sure any pickup would do, but the bed was off and it took...

The design shogun posted looks a lot like the HUMVEE ones I found. Well it took long enough, but between the brake hone and using a drum sander. Hind sight 20/20 I would have just paid them to check the tube before shipping as they have a lathe in the shop and it would have taken them 5...

Wow the parts arrived. I did not expect every to get here so fast. I just ordered from MSC on Monday and it arrived on Tuesday:coffeedrink: Here is a pic of the hinge parts. The DOM is a bit under sized by a few thousands. I would take to the machine shop, but that would have to wait...

I don't own a mill or lathe so no custom machined parts. (hopfully) there is a local place that will make parts for me. I also need to keep it simple for field repair if needed. Thanks for the picture, looks like hammerite paint. I ordered some tubing and other items on Friday and...

This is a very nice design, a lot of thought went into this. From the rubber bump stop to the graceful curved lines. I like how it opens very wide too. I'm going to build my hinge very similar to this. I will use the 2" DOM tubing with an inside 1.5" this means I need the 6338K483 1.5"...

I like the flanged bronze bushings too, but don't have any real world experience with them in a tire carrier. I just wanted leave the option open to use a bearing to compare with the trailer spindles. As for the bearing height on the swing side I agree. I've seen carriers that use 2x4...

Materials that can be used. DOM tubing by the foot at http://www.wfoconcepts.com/cr/Tubing/3383 Plus they have a full machine shop and will work with you on what you need. 1.5" outside 1" inside. $9.50 a foot 1.75 outside 1.25 inside $12 a foot 2" outside 1.5" inside $14 a foot. These...

I figured I would post up my findings for those who search. The trailer spindle designs are fine for small tires or carriers that hold the tire close to the pivot point and have a good way to prevent wiggle. Every picture I found shows how the spindle broke from wiggling front to back. never...

I can't seem to make up my mine, so I have the head unit Velcro'ed to the dash:drool: The unit is mounted to the roof, with about 1 foot antenna wire. I drilled a hole in the roof for the NMO antenna mount. Once mounted I will post a pic

That looks like some cool software. Nice touch putting the Rubicon trail on there. Does it have Dusy Ershim trail?

Good post. I've been looking and those ACER type P.C. Might be an option. Question, does the software track where you have been? like the e-trek units. There are times when I head into the back woods and if it snows you will play hell finding your way back out.. What looks like the road...

Correct and it does not need to be copper either. But it should be grounded to the frame of the truck. Larson is a good anntena, and I would make some sort of 1/4 wave ground plane. 2 meters divided by 4 is 1/2 meter. So you need something around 20 inches across or at least 10" out from...

X2 for new. (e-bay watch out some charge $70 for shipping) If you want a straight up 2 meter radio try this. http://hamcity.com/Detail.aspx?ID=321 The down side is you don't have the dual band like a 7800, and the 8800 gives cross band repete so you can become a mobile repeter station. like...