I think I'll stick with my current plans lol, I have some time on both Tuesday and Thursday that I can get a good portion of it done. It will probably wind up costing more than I expect, but the "cool" factor will be worth it.

Another thing I don't want to try to do is get it lined up perfectly with the hatch latch. The current plans have me just glueing a bumpstop to the hatch. The tire carrier latch will be on the roof rack, making it self contained.

 

Here are pics of the mock-up. I could'nt get much done, because it started to drizzle. But I think you can get the gist. It is only going to sit about a half inch off the roof, and I have to make gutter mounts for it, and cut some angles and stuff aswell before I really start welding. After I get the rack done, I will build the actual swing up part. I will also make removable side, front and rear rails for when I want to carry lots of stuff.

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good to see some progress good luck

 

Thanks

 

Thanks for the pics. I'm really looking forward to see how your little piece of engineering turns out. Keep it up with the pics.

 

Just checking back in, good to see your getting somewhere

 

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got to thinking about it and wanna see what ya got or other opinions

 

I have'nt really done anything to it yet. The metal is still in that back of my jeep. I have had a few projects for school that took priority. I plan on getting a chop saw next weekend cause I cannot make a good cut with my grinder.

 

Looks good so far. Can't wait till you start working on it again and post more pics.

 

Can't wait to see the finished product I've been kicking afround ideas to build a spare carrier for myself.

 

just an idea but for some extra lifting power why dont you use some metal springs? like i said just an idea

 

any updates?

 

x2

 

No.........I kinda spent most of my money on a new exhaust......but now that school is out for the summer, I can focus on this more.

 

sweet cant wait