Some new Side Steps, for my BJ73. (1 Viewer)

[HomerOz]

G'Day Fella's,

I recently posted this thread on the Enough Gun forum (see below link), and thought some of you may be interested.
Replacement Side Steps for the Battle Cruiser

Merry Christmas
Homer

 

[HomerOz]

G'Day Fella's,

Since installing these side steps, I got to thinking about where to mount my Hi Lift Jack (HLJ)?
After a few rear bumper and spare wheel options were discounted, I designed and then made up an extension to the LHS side step.
I have always liked the position, that HLJ's were mounted on 40 series TLC's, so I went with this removable option (on the LHS front, of the side step).

With the bottom mount sorted, I also needed a top mount location.........

To be continued, shortly.
Homer

 

[HomerOz]

This took a bit of time but I eventually went with this (less than appealing looking) option.

This included a Rattle Free security and operating handle retainer (now with a 1/2" Dia, Pad Lock hole in it)

Initially, I thought that the HLJ stuck out to far but the LHS mirror (when it's there), protrudes further...... so.

I hope that helps

Now to designing a Chassis/Side Step mounted, front Roof Rack mount..........................

Doh!
Homer

 

[HomerOz]

G'Day Fella's,

Since doing the initial build on this HLJ mount bracket, I got to thinking, as I wasn't really happy with it.
Also, a couple of mates had asked, if the Police had told me to address this (as a pedestrian hazard).
So being a pro-active kinda bloke, I had a think and did a Cut and Shunt on the top bracket.

Here's a Front on view of it after wards.

along with a Overhead view.

You can see that I have shortened the horizontal portion of it.
I also welded on and drilled and tapped (M8 x 3) the unseen extension portion of the bracket, so I can affix it, when it's required.

Hope that helps

D'oh!
Homer

 

[350HJ75]

looks pretty good mate, I have mine mounted on the roof rack but having it mounted lower is probably easier for lifting into place etc.

I would agree with your mates the police might not look kindly on the piece of angle sticking out the side of the car.

 

[HomerOz]

Thanks 350HJ75.
Apparently the Plods, have no sense of humor, regarding these kinda things.

Regards
Homer