TFRI
Observer
Do you have any pics? This is a very interesting idea.
Dual swing out tire carrier for TJ/LJ
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Do you have any pics? This is a very interesting idea.
squint
Adventurer
Originally Posted by Nikson
"Exactly... only I'm going to mount mine on top of the rock sliders, thus no damage will be done to the tub (by screws, etc.)"
"Do you have any pics? This is a very interesting idea. "
Here is a quick mockup with a 10L. The 5 Gallon would definitely stick out farther..
"Exactly... only I'm going to mount mine on top of the rock sliders, thus no damage will be done to the tub (by screws, etc.)"
"Do you have any pics? This is a very interesting idea. "
Here is a quick mockup with a 10L. The 5 Gallon would definitely stick out farther..
Calin.Macrinici
Observer
Check the picture on Overland Adventure Outfitters page, Wade's Jeep has a 20 liter can mounted roughly there, a bit higher than the sliders though. I hope Wade doesn't mind, here's another picture of the same thing from the other side, though the picture on the site is larger:
NOMADIC_LJ
Explorer
Thank you for the feedback! very encouraging to hear
Nikson
Explorer
I'll have pics posted as I will update my build thread in a little while (as far as how I did it), at this point I see that you should be able to get a general idea from previous posts from other guys...
I too have the LoD tire carrier. I love it so far and have had no real problems with it. The Jerry can mounts can also be removed fairly easily along with the rack. They are all bolted on and it wouldn't be too hard to remove the 2 bolts per side.
(Yes, I realize I am missing a bolt in the picture. I couldn't find the bolt during installation and found it a few days later while cleaning the garage.)
It also has frame tie in mounts for it.
(Yes, I realize I am missing a bolt in the picture. I couldn't find the bolt during installation and found it a few days later while cleaning the garage.)
It also has frame tie in mounts for it.
I've got a setup from LOD as well, although currently no basket or can holders. I do really like the tire carrier though, well built here in america and a good price too. It's nice to call a company and talk to a real person on the phone who can answer any questions and such. Had a front bumper from them too but kinda ruined it when i put my tj into a highway divider. The rear was moved to the LJ i currently have. I'd recommend them to anyone and once I get some other projects done with I'll be ordering another front bumper form them. Also had their sliders on the TJ as wel and will be buying their LJ version in the future.
yukonflyer
Observer
NOMADIC_LJ
Explorer
Thanks for all the feedback on the LoD bumpers guys. I'm pretty much sold on it. Going custom would have been nice but I also like to keep things simple and easy. Looks like a solid, well made bumper that I can add-on as needed. Made in America to boot!
There are not any on the market (for TJs). I have been planning on doing something similar. The big difference is that mine will completely cover my rear tail lights and the lights will be moved so that the basket is lower. I am going to divide it into two projects. First, a basket to hold 2 10L jerry cans which will bolt to the left side and will not swing away, however, it will not block the rear door and the second would be to move the pivot point outward (right) with the tire, leaving room for another basket to the left of the tire.
Here is a drawing of phase 1. I am not sure if I will ever get time to do this since I have several projects lined up in front of this one:
What top is that? Looks pretty neat!
I don't mean to speak out of turn, but this is a top he is building. I have been drooling over this too, as well as Squints choice of tires and wheels!
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/72247-Building-custom-soft-top-for-the-LJ
