daytonaviolet
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I made my own hitch mount spare tire carrier.
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daytonaviolet
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Saker
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Not really sure I understand your comment ? are you butt hurt ?
So, without breaking it down like [MENTION=594423]CajunMikeR[/MENTION] did, I just kept it short and sweet and agreed to your question.
Lighter materials unless they are titanium will be easier to deform under stress.
So, in reference to your unwarranted off comment,
Not really, seems you may be.
Have a wonderful day!
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daytonaviolet
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Well I choose DOM after emailing both Newman and Mark (dom). Dom seems to have more experience on carrier’s as he’s been doing this business for years. I would think DOM would have more experience over designs and or whether or not it would deform under stress. But originally, I was going to get the Newman carrier.
How was my comment unwarranted ? You made a blanant reply, “Okay, if you say so” sounds to me you were butt hurt ? Sorry if I misinterpreted that. But others would agree if they read that.
Trust me I’m not hurt at all. That’s why I was shocked to read your reply.
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CajunMikeR
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Picked mine up today. Already put it on and mounted the spare to see how it looks. I'll be doing the camera relocation and license plate lighting tomorrow... and cleaning that dirty ass spare! [emoji6][emoji38]
This thing is stout! The powdercoat is very nice (possibly better than my RRW sliders, but we won't tell them). You guys will be impressed and happy with yours, I'm sure of it!
This thing is stout! The powdercoat is very nice (possibly better than my RRW sliders, but we won't tell them). You guys will be impressed and happy with yours, I'm sure of it!
daytonaviolet
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Picked mine up today. Already put it on and mounted the spare to see how it looks. I'll be doing the camera relocation and license plate lighting tomorrow... and cleaning that dirty ass spare! [emoji6][emoji38]
This thing is stout! The powdercoat is very nice (possibly better than my RRW sliders, but we won't tell them). You guys will be impressed and happy with yours, I'm sure of it!
Awesome [emoji122] I really like the closeness to the hatch
Saker
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Picked mine up today. Already put it on and mounted the spare to see how it looks. I'll be doing the camera relocation and license plate lighting tomorrow... and cleaning that dirty ass spare! [emoji6][emoji38]
This thing is stout! The powdercoat is very nice (possibly better than my RRW sliders, but we won't tell them). You guys will be impressed and happy with yours, I'm sure of it!
Now that was quick.
It looks really good. Tight to the hatch.
That’s what quality looks like!
CajunMikeR
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Once my spare tire was dropped out of the way, it slid right in and bolted up fine. If the tire is still there, it interferes and stops the carrier from sliding in all the way.
granjour
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Good to hear, I will try this again using a jack to get the swing arm level.
Thanks!
CajunMikeR
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It fits so tight, there's no room for one. Some of us use a different approach. (see the pic in my signature) [emoji6]
I messaged everyone my cell in case you have any questions!! feel free to text, call, FaceTime, whatever!
Christian.
My advice would be to take the upper arm off to install! Much easier to handle. Also I did not pre-grease the pivot so that should be greased!
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CajunMikeR
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Well, some of us are mechanics... so I just picked the whole thing up and stabbed it in all at once. [emoji1]
BTW, rerouting the wiring for the relocated backup camera is a *****! Just finished that. Gotta tap in my license plate lights then make everything look pretty. [emoji1787]
BTW, rerouting the wiring for the relocated backup camera is a *****! Just finished that. Gotta tap in my license plate lights then make everything look pretty. [emoji1787]
CajunMikeR
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OK, so first mod deviating from design. I had a spare rubberized cap for my Fumitomo valve, so I put it on the lock latch bolt to prevent metal to metal contact.
Other than that, all done except cleaning the nasty spare. I tapped into the 7pin on the running lights (green wire) and ground (yellow wire) to power the LED license plate lights. The tabs were PERFECT for making a nice, orderly routing with a nice finished look after the zip ties are trimmed.
It's 101F (feels like temp) with 55% humidity, I'm going to shower and relax a bit before getting ready for some offroad adventures tomorrow.
Other than that, all done except cleaning the nasty spare. I tapped into the 7pin on the running lights (green wire) and ground (yellow wire) to power the LED license plate lights. The tabs were PERFECT for making a nice, orderly routing with a nice finished look after the zip ties are trimmed.
It's 101F (feels like temp) with 55% humidity, I'm going to shower and relax a bit before getting ready for some offroad adventures tomorrow.
CajunMikeR
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One other note for you guys, and an idea of the detail [MENTION=602811]ctnewman[/MENTION] applied to this project...
Don't worry about remembering which side is up on your camera, the port for it is cut so that it can only be inserted right side up.
Don't worry about remembering which side is up on your camera, the port for it is cut so that it can only be inserted right side up.
CajunMikeR
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OK, so we went out to play in Kisatchie NF today. Nothing loosened up, no noise, hardly any movement when going over obstacles (you had to be watching to even see it, you couldn't feel it). When we stopped for gas before heading home, I yanked and pulled in it and just about every direction and everything was tight.
The only issue I found was a squeak when opening it up to access the back, I probably need to grease it some more, but the amount of dust that was all over everything could choke a camel... so I expected something to make noise until I wash it off.
The only issue I found was a squeak when opening it up to access the back, I probably need to grease it some more, but the amount of dust that was all over everything could choke a camel... so I expected something to make noise until I wash it off.
Great news. You may want to play with the preload on the pivot pin. I didn’t have anything to set it up by because I was building them on a pallet so I just guessed on nut preload. Also I didn’t jam the two nuts together really tight or use loctite on the jam but because I just assumed everyone would disassemble before installation. But I’m a little guy. 
Was there not a rubber tip in the bag w the latches? I was assembling them at 1am so maybe I missed it. You can buy replacement rubber tips for those clamps from McMaster. I thought they came with them though.
If they weren’t in the bag and you feel strongly about it I will order some and and send you them! Let me know!
McMaster-Carr
Was there not a rubber tip in the bag w the latches? I was assembling them at 1am so maybe I missed it. You can buy replacement rubber tips for those clamps from McMaster. I thought they came with them though.
If they weren’t in the bag and you feel strongly about it I will order some and and send you them! Let me know!
McMaster-Carr
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CajunMikeR
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I'd planned to go through and check tightness on everything and grease it again after it getting a workout today. But no matter which way I tugged, pulled, pushed, lifted... nothing gave, shifted, nor complained (other than a lot of dust causing a small squeak).
Mine came with a plain bolt, no rubber, but no big deal. I've got it temp rigged until the rubber bumper style come in.
Right now, everything is filthy and I'm tired. We left at 7am and didn't get back until after 5pm. I'll put a closer eye on everything after it gets cleaned, but so far it's definitely stout enough to withstand the first round of abuse. [emoji6][emoji38]
Mine came with a plain bolt, no rubber, but no big deal. I've got it temp rigged until the rubber bumper style come in.
Right now, everything is filthy and I'm tired. We left at 7am and didn't get back until after 5pm. I'll put a closer eye on everything after it gets cleaned, but so far it's definitely stout enough to withstand the first round of abuse. [emoji6][emoji38]
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