hey so what does everyone use for securing axes, shovels, spare axles, etc. in the cargo area of your blazers?
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restraints for axes, shovels, etc.
- Thread starter ChickenRammit
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I used quick fists, they work well.
badmix
1/2 ton status
Here is my setup. I got some holders from an online firefighting website. THey work really well. I just mounted them to existing holes that the side panels mount to. Ive had them on there for 3 years and been off roading and never had any issues of them coming loose.
I dont have the spare tire inside any more, but this pic just shows how lil room the axe/shovel takes up.
I dont have the spare tire inside any more, but this pic just shows how lil room the axe/shovel takes up.
roadnotca
3/4 ton status
badmix friend, tell us what website.
Leper
1/2 ton status
Who ever is riding with me, gets to hold them.
badmix
1/2 ton status
SOrry bout that. Here is the link
http://www.nationalfirefighter.com/product_info.php?products_id=99
http://www.nationalfirefighter.com/product_info.php?products_id=99
roadnotca
3/4 ton status
Thanks Bro.
I built brackets for my hi-lift. Bolts to the spare tire carrier and to a frame that uses the top bolts. I also made a rack for my two ammo cans. One is first aide/survival stuff and the other is recovery gear.
I like the fire recovery rack idea for the axles. I was going to make PVC tubes to hold them that way. I saw another guy that made brackets on the frame rails.
I like the fire recovery rack idea for the axles. I was going to make PVC tubes to hold them that way. I saw another guy that made brackets on the frame rails.
badmix
1/2 ton status
IVe got my hilift mounted on my rear tire carrier, but I like that idea you had/did. Its out of the way and looks easy to get to. Nice.
Dafey
1/2 ton status
Any other ideas? Pics?
Ned Kelly
1/2 ton status
You could use a military pioneer rack. I've seen them go from $40-$100 range. I"ve also seen home-made ones using angle iron from bed frames.
Here's what I am referring to:
http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/photos41.htm
http://www.armycarsusa.com/pioneer_rack.htm
Here's what I am referring to:
http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/photos41.htm
http://www.armycarsusa.com/pioneer_rack.htm
dbreid
1/2 ton status
I use these:
You can get them here:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200324675_200324675
You can get them here:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200324675_200324675
what are quick fists?
badmix
1/2 ton status
Look at the post above yours, that is basically a quick fist, they work okay. but if you off road and bounce around alot they move and flex.
hey badmix, do those brackets ever work themselves loose?
do you think it would be strong enough to hold a spare axle?
http://www.endroad.com/page/page/675042.htm
I used mine to mount my 60 axles, they held fine but just got in the way.
I was thinking the same thing, but I would never pay $100
, $50 at the most
dbreid
1/2 ton status
I have the rubber clamps I posted mounted to the tops of the wheelwells in my truck to hold my shovel. I have done the Rubicon, Tank Trap and a bunch of other stuff, and the shovel has never budged. I have had good luck with them, really.
-Dan
badmix
1/2 ton status
Mine have never worked loose. THe holders would hold an axle fine, its the support behind them. Ive got one end mounted to the tab that holds the side panels, so it would probably need reinforced. What I want to do is just get a flat piece of steel or aluminum, run it from the bed rail down to the floor. That way you have support top and bottom and can mount anything to the side of it. So far my stuff works well. not sure about axle at this present time though.
1978Blazerk5
1/2 ton status
ratchet strap to the spare tire.
