The best x-mas present ever (fab pics)

[az-k5]

Getting your rig overhauled (kinda)

Little background (or just skip to the pics).

A good friend of mine is getting into wheeling and learning fab (on a jeep but bear with me). I am helping him along the way (usually as he breaks things). Harley and I made some slider for it and I built a cage kit for it, along with a locker (leading to a blown up axle). He has been asking for a stinger bumper (gotta love bling) and a tire carrier. I have been real busy lately and putting him off. He has even offered to pay me for my time (I don't often charge for work). About a month ago his girlfriend asked where she could buy these things. I said she can't really buy them but I can build it but kinda need the jeep to fit everything. Then I remembered that they were going out of town for a week and I could have the jeep all to myself. She stole his keys made me a copy for me and I stole it tuesday night. This is just a little pic whoring (and really a way for my buddy to see the work x-mas morning).

New look

New bumper

New carrier

mounting feet

(shown with a 35" tire, will fit a 37")

In line with cage bars

It flips up for tool/bed access

I just need his real spare to make the mounting face in the right spot.

 

[xpndbl3]

hmmm stole his keys huh? sounds like overhaulin to me....better give him new paint and a new motor/bling bling wheels now.

 

[muddybuddy]

thats awesome. wish someone would do that to mine. hint hint

 

[danny7139]

nice fab work, wish you would steal my keys

 

[stockk5]

thats awesome! nice job on it!

 

[84gmcjimmy]

Matt that is a great thing to do.
With the tire carrier, how does the hinge hold the tire up when you fold it out for access to the back?

Thanks

 

[76zimmer]

And you don't usually charge for work? Hey Buddy, where do you live?

 

[George_Pimpdaddy]

you must be a good buddy he'll love all that nice work im sure

 

[unclematty]

nice work ! Gotta love a guy that does things without hte owner knowing it! you rock

 

[az-k5]

Matt that is a great thing to do.
With the tire carrier, how does the hinge hold the tire up when you fold it out for access to the back?

Thanks

Haven't figured out how to make the carrier stay up yet. a block of wood works for now. I have a few ideas but want something strong enough to drive with so you can make use of the space for cargo when camping and such.


I had a full week at work (7:45-6:30 all week) so time was a real issue. Starting wednesday and finishing friday night put a hard time line for me. I usually just use my buddeis bender (also a fab guy/friend since highschool/neighboor) and weld, cut, mock, and finish alone. I did have to call in a major favor this time. I don't like to use up his time since I don't do this for profit. I know I could not have finished it with out the help of Josh over at www.bent-creations.com. He helped me with the mock up and welding big time. He is a tacoma guy and a decent fabber when he has time .

 

[RichLindquist]

Haven't figured out how to make the carrier stay up yet. a block of wood works for now. I have a few ideas but want something strong enough to drive with so you can make use of the space for cargo when camping and such.

What about some swing up legs (pivoting up from the wingnut area on the roll bar) that would bolt to the to the bottom/rear of the tire carrier?

 

[az-k5]

What about some swing up legs (pivoting up from the wingnut area on the roll bar) that would bolt to the to the bottom/rear of the tire carrier?

That is the original idea. It is a little akward holding the tire above your head while putting the legs in. I am thinkin of using some heavy wrap springs to remove some of the weight and then the legs.

 

[RedBrute]

Matt that is some nice fab work. Looking at the foldup tire mount, if the total weight isn't too much would gas springs from a jeep grand cherokee tailgate have enough push to hold it up?

 

[84gmcjimmy]

Ah sorry Matt, I never saw that piece of wood.
Thanks

 

[oatsk5]

so this might be dumb but what about a factory rear seat lock bar not sure of actual name neway my 89 when i fold up the rar seat has a bar that locks in place and hold it so when he would open it all that would be needed is to push it up into position huh just my 2 cents