ToughStuff Hi-lift Hood Mount
05-27-2008, 03:50 AM
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Yesterday I got to thinking about the parts I have left over:
I'm stewing up an idea that will allow me to use those brackets, after adding a little more hardware, to mount an axe and shovel to the inside of the tailgate. If anyone has any thoughts, particularly about where to put bolts/threaded stock/etc that is strong yet accessible from outside the tailgate, let me know.
I'm stewing up an idea that will allow me to use those brackets, after adding a little more hardware, to mount an axe and shovel to the inside of the tailgate. If anyone has any thoughts, particularly about where to put bolts/threaded stock/etc that is strong yet accessible from outside the tailgate, let me know.
06-07-2008, 12:54 PM
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I'm stewing up an idea that will allow me to use those brackets, after adding a little more hardware, to mount an axe and shovel to the inside of the tailgate. If anyone has any thoughts, particularly about where to put bolts/threaded stock/etc that is strong yet accessible from outside the tailgate, let me know.
Have you gone anywhere with the idea you posted above yet?
06-07-2008, 03:23 PM
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Not yet. I have the parts laid out on my workbench and I'm seeing what ingenious ideas sprout forth. And, I was up in Stillwater today helping Torn and RescueX install a BL on RescueX's JK. I'll post it in this thread when something finally does gel.
06-07-2008, 05:44 PM
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Bought it from Bob Supplee? Haven't heard that name in a few years. He's huge in the TJ crowd; I bought about 99% of my parts from him for my TJ back in '02. Great guy to work with.
06-08-2008, 05:42 AM
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ITs a really nice kit. the poter coating holds up really well. I have had mine on since march and takin it on a couple of beach trips. I dont need a high lift because Im not going to lift this jeep so I have the old shovel ax combo up on mine.
06-08-2008, 08:00 AM
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Excellent write up Mark. Very clear, and well illustrated with your photos. And it looks real good on your Jeep.
The only problem I have is I can already imagine the holes I would have in my hood, the first time I dropped that Hi Lift on it. Trail damage I can live with, that's earned. Me, being a klod, would annoy the heck out of me.
The only problem I have is I can already imagine the holes I would have in my hood, the first time I dropped that Hi Lift on it. Trail damage I can live with, that's earned. Me, being a klod, would annoy the heck out of me.
06-08-2008, 08:30 AM
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Excellent info, been looking at this mount for a set of lights for those dreary winter months..want to see those deer lurking on the side of the road, this makes it look easy to do. thanks!!!
