The Other Graham's 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
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Streakerfreak
Jan-Kee
Not bad Graham. I like the idea. This whole SUV thing is new to me so ideas like this really help.
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
Thanks! They're light, too which helps the overall diet.
Thanks! Organizing stuff seems to be the hardest thing when safety, cost, weight, practicality, etc are all driving factors.
Next project: internal storage for hi-lift jack!
Cheers,
Graham
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
Hi-Lift Jack Hideaway
I think the primary purpose of a hi-lift jack is to get in the way and bruise people. The back of a Wrangler isn't the easiest place to defeat one but I think I managed it...
Metal bracket from Lowes required zero drilling! I ended up using different hardware but this shows the basic idea.
The jack squeezes between the bracket and the plastic cover of the seat-belt mechanism.
Hidden by the previous net project. No more bruising!
I haven't driven with it yet to test for rattles but the whole thing seems pretty sturdy and the weight is supported in part by the wheel well which probably helps.
Obviously this isn't as accessible as some designs but I don't use it much so I'm happy to make some tea and ponder my predicament while I release the bruiser.
Cheers,
Graham
I think the primary purpose of a hi-lift jack is to get in the way and bruise people. The back of a Wrangler isn't the easiest place to defeat one but I think I managed it...
Metal bracket from Lowes required zero drilling! I ended up using different hardware but this shows the basic idea.
The jack squeezes between the bracket and the plastic cover of the seat-belt mechanism.
Hidden by the previous net project. No more bruising!
I haven't driven with it yet to test for rattles but the whole thing seems pretty sturdy and the weight is supported in part by the wheel well which probably helps.
Obviously this isn't as accessible as some designs but I don't use it much so I'm happy to make some tea and ponder my predicament while I release the bruiser.
Cheers,
Graham
Hi Graham, What size is your fridge? I have a TJ and was looking at these from Compact Appliance, however this one looks HUGE! Is this the 63 or the 43?
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
Oops only four years late! (I don't have the Jeep anymore.) In case the answer is still relevant, its the 43L fridge. It is big but fits well with the rear seat removed. I'm sure this whole setup would work fine in a TJ. I always used a big cooler in mine and that seemed to fill up the whole trunk so I can't see this being any worse, maybe a little taller.
Chuck59
Observer
I know you don't have the jeep anymore... but this looks like it could be a decent idea. Where's the base, and how big is the jack? Looks small... 36" ?
The jack squeezes between the bracket and the plastic cover of the seat-belt mechanism.
marshal
Burrito Enthusiast
i personally wouldnt advise the hilift being located on the inside of the vehicle. a hilift is a dangerous tool in the fact that is decently unpredictable, it weighs a lot and is not easily attached to anything. that said, being mounted on the outside of the vehicle exposes it to corrosion and dirt build up, which in turn also affects its reliability.
that said i have mine mounted on the outside, securely on 1/2" threaded studs. i only have it mounted for trips and i make sure it has fresh paint on it and is lubricated regularly.
that said i have mine mounted on the outside, securely on 1/2" threaded studs. i only have it mounted for trips and i make sure it has fresh paint on it and is lubricated regularly.