A couple pics for Joe...

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little_joe said:
Eric, I would like to congratulate you on your impending receipt of the JD HITS. However, I can't and don't hold your breath waiting on this: now that I've seen it, you won't see it, unless you come to my house. O and I can't get to URE tomorrow, I have a sniffle and one of my dogs has an itch - yeah, that's it!
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ok Jerry I do have a question. The insert that holds the wheel in place is cut out for an OEM wheel. how do you think it will secure an aftermarket wheel? like a set of steelies or similar?
 
As long as its a six lug, the "fingers" should fit into the same spaces. I have a set of steelies and it lays properly and will be a "compression" fit with no lip to stop rotatation like the alloys. I'm sure there are wheels around that it won't fit into but its just a flat piece of plates, shaped to fit into 3 of the holes where the lugs would normally be.

I thought about putting a "false lug" on the fingers to fit into the holes but since its supported on the floor also, I felt enough compression could be created to squeeze the wheel firmly into place between the back plate and the wheel plate.

But, let me know how you feel it works. If it needs the false lugs, then I'll have to add that in the next batch...
 
Mtbcoach said:
As long as its a six lug, the "fingers" should fit into the same spaces. I have a set of steelies and it lays properly and will be a "compression" fit with no lip to stop rotatation like the alloys. I'm sure there are wheels around that it won't fit into but its just a flat piece of plates, shaped to fit into 3 of the holes where the lugs would normally be.

I thought about putting a "false lug" on the fingers to fit into the holes but since its supported on the floor also, I felt enough compression could be created to squeeze the wheel firmly into place between the back plate and the wheel plate.

But, let me know how you feel it works. If it needs the false lugs, then I'll have to add that in the next batch...
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works for me. I couldn't see the backside so I wasn't sure. Based on this I think it'll be fine. I'll definitely let you know how she works though. But this is exactly why we are testing it right. Thanks again for all of your hard work and effort you put into this.

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little_joe said:
Seeing this in person, holding it - it is beautiful. Just beautiful.
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Eric, I'm thinking you might want to "sanitize" that thing before you install it :)

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Mtbcoach said:
I assume Joe kept it for himself since I've not seen any feedback...:hhmm:
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Lol. I think he thought long and hard about it.

I still have not unpacked the truck. by the time we got home and went to dinner, then a busy day of Church and rodeo I am beat.

It is hard to give a complete assessment now. I had my tools but no allen wrenches so I did not get to fully install and tighten. I did mount it up with only 3 bolts and was amazed at how sturdy it was. This is one solidly built tire carrier.

Initial thoughts are extremely positive. I am taking the truck to work tomorrow so I can go out on lunch and finish mounting it properly and get some pics and ideas on paper. I will say that even though it was not mounted as it should be, this thing is solid as a rock and was very pleased. It did get a workout on Kodak and if it was going to move or have an issue it would have been there. I am super impressed with it. I cannot say enough about the worksmanship put into it. Awesome job Jerry.
 
Thanks Eric, I appreciate your busy day and taking the time to give some feedback.

Yes, with only 3 of the 5 bolt holes filled and it went up Daniel, pretty good test IMHO. I do have to admit I was getting a bit anxious, not hearing anything from you or Joe, even though I'm confident with the design.

Glad it worked out for you, on to the next one now that it passed a real work test...:beer:
 
Jerry my apologies! We didn't get any pix at Outpost as we were in a bit of a hurry to get onto the trails, and as Eric said we couldn't scrounge up the correct size allen wrench (I stoopidly left mine at home). I was surprised at how sturdy it was with just 3 bolts!

It appeared the mounted angle of the tire could be adjusted very slightly, but I'll let Eric confirm once he has it fully mounted.

And for what it's worth, mine was rock solid all day. I kept checking for any movement and only saw the slightest jiggle when I was doing 30+ mph on the rutted forest roads. On the trails, it was rock solid.
 
I have finalized the design and am making a jig tomorrow to help with repeating the process. Really like the way this has evolved and come out. Very solid in every way, 3" of adjustability up and down to accommodate "most" sizes that people will put on an 80 series rig. Made a round tube and square tube version with the same "base" for each.

Here is the result...
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Even the welds are looking reasonable...
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well after a week of running it fully mounted I have the same conclusion as before. super solid and just love it. Planning on the URE trip this weekend so if anyone wants a close up and personal look at it just stop by. I'll be happy to sing Jerry's praises.
 
erymer said:
well after a week of running it fully mounted I have the same conclusion as before. super solid and just love it. Planning on the URE trip this weekend so if anyone wants a close up and personal look at it just stop by. I'll be happy to sing Jerry's praises.
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well fully loaded down with 4 passengers and went up Daniel with no issues. checked it after and it is just a monster. I would recommend this to anyone without a swing out tire carrier in need of a spare tire option. will put a full write up in the 80 section tonight. Thanks again Jerry. :beer:
 
I also have to give even more thumbs-up to Jerry for Prototype 0 in my 80. This thing is dead solid, tire did not budge on the forest roads or on the trails 2 weeks ago or this past weekend. If the price is as expected, this is a no-brainer for those who want or need to get the spare from underneath.
 
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