Ok so after speaking with the fabricator I have come up with a few FAQs:
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Will it use a stainless latch?
This is a sourced Component, not be an issue but I am open to suggestions on the type used. Personally I love the one that is on my IPOR rear tire carrier but I would like to here other thoughts.
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Can the spindle be cut longer?
The current spindle started at the bottom of the lower tube and the housing went to the top of the upper tube. Was working with what was off the shelf but If I am making the parts it can be designed to what ever is needed but not sure what this will resolves or improves.
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Can you add a teflon pad for latch pin to ride on?
This is a Stainless Steel Plate that is cut out. It was mounted with (2) drive screws in the middle and can see where the plate could fold up on the original design. The mounting holes can be added or moved to the outside edges where the pin drops in the hole. That would cure that issue. The pin was sourced and it had a fairly square shape end. That will instead be machined with a radius on the end to stop that from catching.
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Machined cap for the spindle cover with O ring seal or gasket?
This will indeed be part of the next run.
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Possible welded or nutserts to add options down the road to work on budgets?
I will be sourcing stainless nutserts of various sizes. Need to decide where they will be placed but open to suggestions.
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Isn't DOM is overrated for the the Tire carrier tubing?
DOM is a good material, typically someone says DOM and someone's pants gets tight. That being said a 1-1/2 Round Tubing die is easier to cut and make that bend than to cut, bevel, fit, weld vs a 160º bend. I can see if I can get a seamed tubing VS a DOM, would pull out some cost.
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Anything that can be stainless, like the latch, probably should be?
Agree. Anything that makes sense to use stainless I will. Otherwise it will be coated/plated high strength bolts.
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The ball, used to grip the pin to pull up on it, was a bit too large on the original design.
No Problem, I am sure I can get a smaller ball of I could move that out from the spindle to allow more clearance.
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Are the plastic pads white or black?
Some of them used a White UHMW others used Black. Going forward they will all be white.
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Will everything be plated or coated?
Yes, nothing will be raw steel UNLESS I decide to make a DIY kit and that has not been decided yet.
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Will you have a license plate holder?
I will have a standard replacement which is no frills that just moves the plate over. I will offer an upgrade that moves the plate to the spare tire with a quick-disconnect harness.
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Any chance you will include bottle opener cut into the steel?
Sure, included
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Can you move tire inward just enough to clear the corner light with 35”?
Gonna keep the tire where it was to not crest over the centerline of the vehicle to allow for things to be added to the other side. For those wanting to mount accessories, you'll appreciate the extra room.
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What are some of the accessories you are considering as add-ons?
-Hi-Lift Mount (For use with Hi-Lift ALL cast or Extreme jack only, not compatible with the cast/steel, other recovery jack systems.)
-Antenna Mount (tab w/ground screw)
-Ladder (bolt-on)
-Can carrier (bolt-on)
-Yeti carrier (bolt-on)
-License plate relocator w/light (mounts inside tire)
-DIY kits? (uncoated and unwelded)
-Light mount tabs
-MaxTrax holder (bolts onto ladder)
