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02-27-2010, 09:35 PM
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steel thickness for tire carrier?
its only going to be holding a 31 right now maybe 33 or 35 in future..is 1/8" thick enough i dont see it being weak? 1x3, 2x3 or 2x2? opinions?
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02-27-2010, 09:38 PM
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I think 1/8" would be fine.
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02-27-2010, 09:39 PM
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Id prolly go thick because you cant over build it.
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02-27-2010, 09:41 PM
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yea im just trying to skimp out on weight, my tc crossmember is made otu of 1/8 and i was basically highcentered on it and it held up..
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02-27-2010, 09:45 PM
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Unless we're talking about some sort of clearance robbing tire carrier that drags along rocks, I don't see the reason for it to weigh a shit ton. It's only going to be supporting a spare tire/wheel, it doesn't need to withstand the force of the entire jeep coming down on it. |
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02-27-2010, 09:50 PM
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1/8 is good. maybe add a gusset at intersecting joints if your are concerned about stress on welds.
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02-28-2010, 03:03 AM
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02-28-2010, 01:03 PM
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of course its also alot about how you build it. a well built bumper out of 1/8" is better than a unsupported bumper of 1/4"
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03-09-2010, 08:24 PM
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what size material you guys think looks the best JUST LOOKS the best...2x2 2x3 or 1x3?
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03-09-2010, 08:57 PM
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this is why i dont think i could build a wj
i would have to make it somewhat match the lines of the body. i would probably get a lot of 1/8" and 3/16", make some plans and go to town xj's can get away with some 2x6 and make it look good lol.
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03-09-2010, 10:21 PM
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yea im using 2x6 for the bumper just like the front, i should have said tire carrier swing...
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05-10-2010, 09:36 PM
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The bumper is built out of 1/8 thick steel,we use a inch pin to latch the system.Stainless steel receiver lock fits 5/8" and 1/2" diameter receiver holes.
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