Finally got around to coming up with a way to mount my MTB on the swing out. Took some doing, but it turned out pretty good. Might need a flag for the bike!
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The main steps are done.I’m still the slowest. Three months have passed since I started these and I made a few changes and little progress. Drivers side is almost done. Passenger side is still under construction.
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What rack is that?Finally got around to coming up with a way to mount my MTB on the swing out. Took some doing, but it turned out pretty good. Might need a flag for the bike!
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It’s a 1Up. I opted for the Roof Rack variant as it has T slot. Gives me flexibility to mount it where I want. As the name implies, it’s for the roof and to be horizontal, so I did some finagling to get it vertical.What rack is that?
Wow quality work. Looks greatThe monochrome grey progress continues... I used the SOR vinyl wheel-well covers, dupicolor medium gray, Home Depot outdoor carpet, grey door edging from Amazon (that I crimped onto the carpet to edge it out)... and new clips on the panel, for sure. I sound-deadened under the carpet and behind panel, as well. All in all, I’m liking it (and the wife likes it, so I guess that’s the only opinion that really matters).
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If I grab the bike handlebars, will it lift the front end?Finally got around to coming up with a way to mount my MTB on the swing out. Took some doing, but it turned out pretty good. Might need a flag for the bike!
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Hey look! That drill has a FZJ stuck to it.Dropped by the hardware store - picked up a new electric drill.
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A bit over GVWR I suppose... 3200 lb load (at least) plus 1600 lb trailer. Definitely felt the weight, slow to move out, but it towed very nicely - mostly in 2nd gear.
Added some 1/4 plate to give it more strength and some side attachment points. It bolts through the side of the ARB bumper using the captive frame nuts.It’s been awhile. I bought some Ironman recovery points from their web site but they took too long to fulfill the order. In the 4 days I waited for an update, I contracted “diy guy buyer’s remorse”. It’s a bent piece of steel with some holes drilled into it for $100.
I took the stock tie down points and beefed them up. Really it was a matter of “completing” the paltry welding from the factory and adding some pieces of steel from a 16mm old control arm to frame bolt I had lying around. Also added a 1/4” gusset for fun. Please see pics of a completed one vs a “factory” example.
would you guys run it? Feedback from any of our engineer friends would be greatly appreciated.
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