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ndnchf
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Reviving this old discussion because it has some great ideas. I've been thinking about making something similar to get my spare and Jerry can off the tailgate. Its been 3 years since the previous post. Has anyone built a rack since then? Please post pics. Has anyone drawn up plans and a materials list?
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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gerrym
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Looks really good. Can you provide dimension/specs?
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ndnchf
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I started on mine today. Went to the local Iron monger after lunch and picked up materials. I got the basic frame pieces cut and started tacking them together. Not sure how much I'll get done tomorrow, but this is a good start.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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gerrym
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Looks like it coming along well. When you finish if you can share your dimensions and material list. I would appreciate that. I like that setup. Thanks.
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ndnchf
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Before I forget. For materials I bought two 10' lengths of 1.25" square tubing, a 6' length of 1.25" angle and a 3/16 steel plate. I only needed a foot of the angle, i'll have plenty left for other projects. I'll probably have about 5' of extra square tubing too. The tabs I made from stock I had.
When I'm done, I'll share the dimensions.
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gerrym
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ndnchf
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After today's feast, rather than crash on the couch, I went out to the shop and made more progress on the rack. I lucked out and came across a very nice, vintage hi-lift jack that I'll be picking up tomorrow. I think I'll have room to mount it along the bottom of the rack. Have any of you mounted one on the rear rack? I'd like to see how you attached it. Thanks.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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rocnroll
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Two bolts welded through the rack with wingnuts. (think spare tire mount wingnut)
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GJCJs
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[QUOTE=rocnroll]Two bolts welded through the rack with wingnuts. (think spare tire mount wingnut)
Roc-I used much the same on a CJ-7 I built many years ago. They were huge wing nuts that held the caps on the air filters of my father-in-laws drilling rig. I haven’t seen any since then, but I imagine they could be sourced from any “big rig” supplier or salvage yard that specializes in large equipment. The CJ 7 is over at a friends awaiting a new motor, I can go get a picture if that would help. They held my high lift securely for a lot of adventures. Greg
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ndnchf
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I thought I'd give update. Its all test fitted and welded together. I still need to strip the tire and Jerry can mounts. Then everything will get primed. I left enough room at the bottom to add an ax or shovel.
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mickeykelley
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I’ve been watching these kind of threads for several years while formulating my plan. I’m thinking about spacing the vertices to align with the holes on the drawbar and welding a bolt to the bottom of the support so you can just drop in the holes and attach a nut/washer. Then on the top have it use the tailgate chains for that securing. I also want to accommodate the trail jack. It would be on a CJ5.
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ndnchf
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I worked on the jack mount this afternoon. Not wanting the jack foot to impinge on the departure angle at the drawbar, made a 2.5" raised lower mount. This has a stud welded to it that secures the foot.
The top mount was made from more 1.25" square tubing and flat bar stock. Its only tack welded so far, but feels rock solid. I will make the same style mount for the middle that will weld to the lower crossbar. |
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Nobodyjeff5888
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Thats a super idea. Think I might steal it if you don't mind
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ndnchf
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This afternoon a finished the handyman hi lift Jack's 3 point mount to the tire/Jerry can rack.
Next I made a handle keeper for the jack. I wanted something better than bailing wire. I looked online, but they only make them for later, round handle jacks. So I swiped a poly cutting board from the kitchen. Then traced out what I wanted, then used the mill to cut the openings. It came out pretty well. |
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Michaeltru
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Pretty slick
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Mike in AZ
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ndnchf
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I finished my Jerry can/jack/spare tire rack today. I had to cut and reweld a couple things to squeeze the jack in between the Jerry can and tire. But it all worked out. The tailgate can now breathe a big sigh of relief since all the weight is off it and now carried by the drawbar.
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jeeper50
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Nice work and a great idea! Glad to see it all work out!!
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Belleview ol skool winch soon. '48 CJ2A 283 V8 sm 420 granny low, tera low D18, overdrive,lockers Texan at heart,Alabama by retirement |
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Nobodyjeff5888
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Looks perfect. Good job
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