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$10 axe and shovel mount

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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axe is underneath the shovel, same side... that would be a sweet spot for a hi-lift jack also!!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Ooooh........me likey!!!
Originally Posted by Dubya
Looks good!

For anyone else in the market for a small shovel, I found that the Walmart shovel was 10 bucks, Family Dollar was $6 and Home Depot was $7. All the same sized shovel but different manufacturers.

Nice avatar Soooopurman

Here is my set-up- cost $16 for the 2 sets of Quick Fist clamps.

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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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i like both they look relly good
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Excellent ideas
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Default Quick Fist Clamps

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You can buy the clamps online at cabelas :

http://www.cabelas.com/p-0032498521713a.shtml
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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You guys have found great ways to utilize space in the jeep. Good job!
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Tailgate mount is a great idea
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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good stuff
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Soopurman0
I went to Home Depot and picked up some 3' velcro straps that have the plastic buckle on them ($4 for a 2 pack)... brought them home, straped them around the rear roll bar and around my axe and shovel... and VOILA! Sure beats paying oodles of money for a mount, plus its out of the way, and is better than leaving them in the garage!!!

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Do you think that these straps could hold a fire extinguiser?
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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yep... they have a buckle on them so you tighten them down onto the roll bar... they are TIGHT and the axe and shovel have never moved
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