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firehawk
10-01-2009, 07:48 PM
My latest modification, a shovel mount. I made a mount that uses the stock spare tire mounting tab. The shovel is an old folding military shovel. Nothing fancy, but it might come in handy sometime.:D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a155/kbharbison/100_1808.jpg
xjjeepthing
10-01-2009, 08:32 PM
Not bad, nice
TXstiGUY
10-01-2009, 09:06 PM
Nice Simple and Clean. Just how it should be. :driving:
Voldemort
10-01-2009, 09:39 PM
Nice work Bro!
xj4lifetwo
10-02-2009, 11:14 AM
Kind of a different way to go but very cool. I went with a more all inclusive rack but very functional for my needs :
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/payless4x/rack2.jpg
Pardon the mess in the back, took this right after a outing and was unloading.
alwaysxj
10-02-2009, 01:11 PM
Kind of a different way to go but very cool. I went with a more all inclusive rack but very functional for my needs :
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/payless4x/rack2.jpg
Pardon the mess in the back, took this right after a outing and was unloading.

did you make this or did you buy this? i have been wanting to make one of these or building a rear bumper tire carrier. let me know some specs. thanks
alwaysxj
10-02-2009, 01:13 PM
the shovel mount looks good and simple. good work.



man you jeeps inside is nice and shiny. do you clean it everyday or what?
firehawk
10-02-2009, 03:05 PM
the shovel mount looks good and simple. good work.



man you jeeps inside is nice and shiny. do you clean it everyday or what?

I don't clean it everyday.... but I try to keep it nice.:D

It HAS been dirty though!:shocker:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a155/kbharbison/161sm.jpg
alwaysxj
10-02-2009, 03:45 PM
I don't clean it everyday.... but I try to keep it nice.:D

It HAS been dirty though!:shocker:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a155/kbharbison/161sm.jpg

oh i see :smiley-gen165:
xj4lifetwo
10-02-2009, 04:29 PM
did you make this or did you buy this? i have been wanting to make one of these or building a rear bumper tire carrier. let me know some specs. thanks

I would have to go back and measure it out again. Got tired of haveing stuff all over the outside. Used to have a rack on top but it got real tipsy so I moved it all inside. Can still fit three totes below and camping gear on the sides. works well and it is removeable (pins at the bottom)
96xj
10-02-2009, 04:37 PM
did you make this or did you buy this? i have been wanting to make one of these or building a rear bumper tire carrier. let me know some specs. thanks

i bet you cant see :turd: out the back window
alwaysxj
10-02-2009, 04:39 PM
i bet you cant see :turd: out the back window

same with a tire carrier. but who needs to see out the back you have two side mirrors.:smiley-laughing021:
alwaysxj
10-02-2009, 04:43 PM
I would have to go back and measure it out again. Got tired of haveing stuff all over the outside. Used to have a rack on top but it got real tipsy so I moved it all inside. Can still fit three totes below and camping gear on the sides. works well and it is removeable (pins at the bottom)

what size spaire is that a 33 or what? and is it only in the back you do still have a back seat right? i like this idea if you don't mind i might just steal this design and make one for me.:thumbsup:
BlueXJ
10-02-2009, 08:48 PM
I like the shovel mounts but I have mine on the roof rack because I didn't want to put a muddy shovel back inside my Jeep.
firehawk
10-02-2009, 09:32 PM
I've kicked around the idea of a roof rack, but I have measured, and the Jeep wouldn't fit under my garage door with one on it.

I've also liked the cargo area rack, but I would put the spare UNDER it, not on top. In case of an accident, I wouldn't want it to take my head off!:stars: I DO like your design though.
Melissa
10-03-2009, 12:08 AM
I sure could have used your set up last year firehawk, when I got stuck out in BFE, in a friggin big snow bank, looks good!
xj4lifetwo
10-05-2009, 07:23 PM
Ok let me answer some of the questions
1. No I can't see %&*&^ out the back window but I'm going forward so who cares
2. yes you can steal the design hopefully improve on it (spare upright and locked in on one side or the other?)
3. I like mud so its ok.
4.Spare underneath .... I tried that but I lost alot of tote room the tire is mounted to a YJ spare tire holder that is welded on to the rack.So the chance of it letting go is very small.
Well thats all for now !!!
DETOURS
10-06-2009, 07:37 PM
Looks good!

Next rack I build is gonna look like this! http://www.xjtalk.com/image.php?u=268&dateline=1250809264.......I need some specs!!!
firehawk
10-07-2009, 06:19 AM
Looks good!

Next rack I build is gonna look like this! http://www.xjtalk.com/image.php?u=268&dateline=1250809264.......I need some specs!!!


I'm with you on THIS one....WoW!!:drool: BTW, WHO is that???:confused:
DETOURS
10-07-2009, 07:19 AM
Dunno........but I like the quality workmanship! :popcorn:
Mudderoy
10-07-2009, 08:33 AM
Dunno........but I like the quality workmanship! :popcorn:

Yes, the workmanship is good, however it needs more working, ahhh work.
DETOURS
10-07-2009, 10:30 AM
What are you suggesting?.......
There ya go..........everybody wants to be a 'web-engineer', perfect example.......:rotfl2:
firehawk
10-07-2009, 08:14 PM
Dunno........but I like the quality workmanship! :popcorn:

The couple that "built" that need some kind of metal or something!!!:thumbsup:
2000XJ
10-13-2009, 12:57 AM
Nice Mount
Mudderoy
10-13-2009, 10:46 AM
Let this be a lesson, boys and girls. Even something you think is very basic can generate 3 pages of positive comments! :patriot:
Dirt Dogg Rydas
10-13-2009, 05:05 PM
My latest modification, a shovel mount. I made a mount that uses the stock spare tire mounting tab. The shovel is an old folding military shovel. Nothing fancy, but it might come in handy sometime.:D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a155/kbharbison/100_1808.jpg

That's a pretty good idea I have two military shovels one like yours and another that folds in 2 places. I just carry them under my rear seat though.
DETOURS
10-13-2009, 05:57 PM
Enough of that, lets get back on topic! :rolleyes:
toast018
10-16-2009, 08:14 AM
I like the shovel mount. I been wondering what to do with that space since my spare is to big to fit there. lol...

This is my current setup. (hope the embedded pic shows up)

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IrD_7X7VmMQ/So2YX2nPZvI/AAAAAAAAAmg/zH20eW41YPE/IMG_3559.JPG
xjjeepthing
10-16-2009, 08:34 AM
I have done a couple.
Inside
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s44/xjjeepthing/My%20jeep/b2d4.jpg
Roof Rack
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s44/xjjeepthing/My%20jeep/a9c5.jpg
Mudderoy
10-16-2009, 09:18 AM
What are you suggesting?.......
There ya go..........everybody wants to be a 'web-engineer', perfect example.......:rotfl2:

I'm suggesting that she needs a bit more work, well maybe I just need a closer look.
toast018
10-16-2009, 10:38 AM
xjjeepthing I noticed tiedowns in front of your shovel in the rear. Are those stock or did you add those?

Thanks
xjjeepthing
10-16-2009, 12:47 PM
I added the tie downs. Had some little cheap plastic one the that held the cargo cover. I added those and replaced the floor ones with the same.