fordsho90 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 any ideas on how or where to mount dont want that heavy a$$ thing flying around and killing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 use your imagination: some mount it on the spare tire carrier. some on the roof rack, some on the front bumper.. some... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 For now I have just velcro straped the handle tight and hooked it to the cargo hooks in the back with a block of wood under the top end. It sets real nice just between the interior panels and no noise. When I have a roof basket it will go on top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 We almost never use the rear seat, so I made some heck for stout brackets that mount to the top of the subwoofer enclosure (which is bolted to the floor) on the right side of the cargo area. The jack is positioned fore and aft about 2" away from the passenger side window, just above the top edge of the rear seat. Actually, a passenger can still sit there, but the jack is right by their right bicep/shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) roof rack is the way to go as long as you are willing to keep the jack lifting mechanism clean and greased. my high lift is mounted to the side of the roof rack with a shovel on a bracket from kaymar. wouldnt want that sucker inside the car in an accident. i would hate to think would it could do. Edited March 15, 2006 by sw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 thanks all just looking for different ideas mz and what has worked best for other people see I was lookin at roof rack but I have to make sure I can lock it before I c a hood rat runnin down the street with my jack and sw if you could post a pict. I'd greatly appreciate it thanks again all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) wouldnt want that sucker inside the car in an accident. i would hate to think would it could do. Yup, if you mount it inside, secure the dickens out of it! I'm planning to add a cable "tether" as a final safety measure. Think F1 wheel restraint... The existing brackets will withstand a couple dozen G's, but in a severe head on (100G+), they would come loose. Well, actually the failure mode would be the jack ripping the subwoofer box apart (only 3/4" MDF). I just need to figure out where to secure it to the body. Edited March 15, 2006 by mws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 thanks all just looking for different ideas mz and what has worked best for other people see I was lookin at roof rack but I have to make sure I can lock it before I c a hood rat runnin down the street with my jack and sw if you could post a pict. I'd greatly appreciate it thanks again all didn't mean to offend.. just gave you some ideas.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 o mz you didnt and if it came out that way I apologize ford isnt that sensative shoot I was married to the Devil for 12 years so no harm no foul :cool2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 lol. WAS, good.. you coming to badlands at the end of the month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 I want to I have a docs. appointment on 21st so I have to c what they are gonna do with me, I ve never been and I would really like to go and meet the other members from mxo so I'll know next week for sure......are u? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 yeah, i am going.. saw the cain, what's up? i am so glad i was able to drop mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 cool beans are u gonna camp? or just wheel?.....anywho I fell into a loading dock area u know on the pitched side? 30 degrees I think and I dislocated my ankle and broke my leg accilies tendon gone ligament the same.....let it put to ya this way my right foot was facing 100 degrees to the right just to give ya a breif low down on it want more info no prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 camping.. maybe not wheeling.. lol.. that's what i told steelX anyway.. got him all worked up.. 100deg., 'nuf said. :o hope you get fixed quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 yeah that will get steel all worked up lol :furious: :help: <----- thats what 100 degrres will do to ya and thanks it been a slow recovery they said I might have permanant nerve damage sooo only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I mounted my 60" ontop of my rear tire carrier. Bolted and locked on. if ya want pics I can post em up. it sticks out about .75" past the passanger side tire carrier hing because I didnt want the base to block the drivers side tail light. took all of 15 min to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 yeah 89_ I would like to c pict. and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 yeah that will get steel all worked up lol :furious: :help: <----- thats what 100 degrres will do to ya and thanks it been a slow recovery they said I might have permanant nerve damage sooo only time will tell we'll exchange stories at badlands if you make it.. steelX is one of my buds man. he is a really good guy. hyper* as hell, YES but, also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 trailboss, yes do show off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 (edited) these are b4 I got the lock on. lock is a Mastercraft marina lock. about 4" long and goes through 2 pieces of 12 gauge on ether side of the jack and through one of the holes in the jack. brakets are 14 gauge. is I was to do it again I would have gone with 12 gauge for those to. also welded on some small pieces of 1/8" round stock so the jack "snaps" into place. anyways to the good stuff!!! I had to do a lil getto work on it tho. zip tie some paper towel to the jack so it wouldnt chip the paint or dent the body anymore then it had. If I would have used 12 gauge the jack wouldnt be able to move at all(hardly does now, only when you slam the carrier shut). also I always needed to replace my pins in the hinges. they have been sittin in the grage for EVER. now that the jack is on there they MUST be replaced. I have to "pick up" the carrier so it will slid ontop of the suport under the hatch. if you have no play in the hinges you will be fine. mine are just REALLY worn out. And last thing, I made a mistake, the jack sticks out about 1.5" past the hinge Edited March 16, 2006 by 89_trailboss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 and the rear window still works fine. corner of base hits window just a bit but nothing serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 cool beans thanks 89 I appreciate the photos mz I cant wait to meet the peeps everyone has been cool so far and I apprciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest will Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 i built a tube bumper for the back of my pathy, and build brackerts on the back side of it so i have the jack mounted underneath/behund my back bumper. it works pretty good. about 20 minutes of work and some scrap from the bumper building worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILLVOX Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yo Will, lets see some pics mun. -bounce- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 just a FYI, I cut the 14 gauge off and welded some 1/4" plate to the carrier. the 14 bent, let the jack rattle and dent the hell outa my rear gate. the 1/4" is MUCH better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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