Simple in-cab tire carrier.
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JK Junkie
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Simple in-cab tire carrier.
Since I hated the departure angle on the Rancho carrier, I wanted to completely remove the spare and move it inboard. Since I only have the truck box in the rear and don't really need space for carrying stuff, I fabricated a simple in cab carrier.
Used 1"x3"x1/8" wall box. Relief cut the corners to bend the 90* angles. Welded the seams and welded it to the "cage". Used 1/2"-13 stud and bolts, welded to the box, to secure the tire and hi-lift.
Now, I can chop the rear crossmember and frame and fabricate to be higher clearance. Gives me less of a chance of getting hung up on the frame and/or carrier that used to be there. Now I don't have to worry about climbing a steep ledge in fear of getting stuck due to my carrier bottoming out.
Used 1"x3"x1/8" wall box. Relief cut the corners to bend the 90* angles. Welded the seams and welded it to the "cage". Used 1/2"-13 stud and bolts, welded to the box, to secure the tire and hi-lift.
Now, I can chop the rear crossmember and frame and fabricate to be higher clearance. Gives me less of a chance of getting hung up on the frame and/or carrier that used to be there. Now I don't have to worry about climbing a steep ledge in fear of getting stuck due to my carrier bottoming out.
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I like the look, now you need a high clearance bumper and that baby will look even more aggressive than it already does
Ps what is the plug for the relocation of your license plate? I want to buy one
Ps what is the plug for the relocation of your license plate? I want to buy one
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JK Junkie
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The plug is a Mopar plug, I believe it comes on the European JKs. I don't know the Mopar part number off the top of my head. If you search for a couple of seconds on here, it'll come up. I think it was $12 or so.
As far as the bumper goes, chopping the crossmember off and replacing it with 1"x4"x1/4" wall box and tucking the rails as high as possible. Cutting a 2.5" hole in the center so I can recess and receiver if I ever want to use my receiver basket. Need the rails and crossmember to tuck up right against the tub.
As far as the bumper goes, chopping the crossmember off and replacing it with 1"x4"x1/4" wall box and tucking the rails as high as possible. Cutting a 2.5" hole in the center so I can recess and receiver if I ever want to use my receiver basket. Need the rails and crossmember to tuck up right against the tub.
JK Super Freak
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Thanks for the info 
And dang my friend, youve got some serious fabricating ahead of you. Be gentle with that frame while welding, it needs to cool naturally. If you cool it with water it will change the composition of the metal and weaken the frame
And dang my friend, youve got some serious fabricating ahead of you. Be gentle with that frame while welding, it needs to cool naturally. If you cool it with water it will change the composition of the metal and weaken the frame
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JK Super Freak
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The plug is a Mopar plug, I believe it comes on the European JKs. I don't know the Mopar part number off the top of my head. If you search for a couple of seconds on here, it'll come up. I think it was $12 or so.
As far as the bumper goes, chopping the crossmember off and replacing it with 1"x4"x1/4" wall box and tucking the rails as high as possible. Cutting a 2.5" hole in the center so I can recess and receiver if I ever want to use my receiver basket. Need the rails and crossmember to tuck up right against the tub.
As far as the bumper goes, chopping the crossmember off and replacing it with 1"x4"x1/4" wall box and tucking the rails as high as possible. Cutting a 2.5" hole in the center so I can recess and receiver if I ever want to use my receiver basket. Need the rails and crossmember to tuck up right against the tub.
Looks good so far. Really looking forward to what this'll look like when you get it done. You always have driveshafts and axle shafts along for the ride too?
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JK Junkie
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Always. Broken a few of each quite a bit. 95% rock crawling, and being 200+ miles away from home, you never know. All tools, sensors, fluids, and a whole lot more that you don't see there keep me "safe" so I don't have to dump $1,000 on a tow home.
