jpf_412

Don't forget the auto-targeting device.

jeepguy553

May start tackling this project this weekend. I got a Lincoln 180-amp 220V MIG a few months back and the first major project may start this Saturday. I am drawing it up now. will probably use 1" square tubing since it is MUCH easier to work with. I am planning on using expanded metal mesh for the base (reinforced with 2" wide plate running crossways). The kicker is that I plan to make the rack so I can flip it over and use it as a canopy for camp outs etc. Other goodies will be front and rear light tabs and mounts for a shovel and a hi-lift jack.

jeepguy553

Saw this sort of thing on MythBusters yesterday. They used a full-auto paintball gun. The $hi+ was hilarious!

Delgriffth

i thought of doing it with 1/2" rigid conduit and weld some cross members etc. i have a threader available but havent attempted yet. i'll subscribe and see what folks come up with.

jay-nyc

i waiting for the AEV one to come out, but they had it in the works for like a year i'm hoping it comes out soon

jeepguy553

Dude...why wait for someone else to come out with it (at a HUGE price tag) when you can build it yourself for a LOT less?!?!?

wrangler07

Mine's about half way done now. One of the mods I'm doing is welding the supports at the front straight to the Mopar windshield brackets for a cleaner look. Hope to get it finished next week. Will post more info and pics when she's mounted and tested.

b5rider

Here are my 'sketches'. The only thing we are changing is the top rail will follow the contour of the bottom rail, only be set back enough to give clearance for the driving lights

jay-nyc

well if ths may be someything to look forward too, let us know when you are done

p.s can't really tell much about the pics

b5rider

My fabricator just sent me a picture of the rack.