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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Materials per dolly: 4 swivel casters, 1x 2"x4"x8', 1x 2"x6"x8', 4x 90 deg brackets, #8 1.5" wood screws, #8 2.5" wood screws.

Dolly size is 18" x 30", center post is 48".

step 1: Measured and cut the 2x4 at 30", 60" and 78" then lightly sanded the edges.
step 2: Laid the two 18" pieces on the floor with the 30" pieces on top and squared it up.
step 3: Using 2.5" wood screws I secured the casters and 30" boards to the 18"s.
step 4: Measured and cut 30" off the 2"x6" and lightly sanded edges.
step 5: Attached the 2x6 centered between the 30" 2x4s with 2.5" wood screws, flipped cart over.
step 6: Measured and cut the 48" 2x6 center post from opposite end of previous cut.
step 7: Measured and marked the centerline of the dolly for center post.
step 8: Had to drill the bracket holes out so screws would pass easily, balanced the 2x6 on the centerline and secured brackets to post and dolly using 1.5" wood screws.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Very nice, have been thinking of attempting something like this since igot the 4dr. But now that i see these, are you going into production.......can i order a set. Lol. Nice job!
Old Jun 12, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Nice job! Thanks for sharing, brilliant idea :)
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Very cool, simple and effective. Now I have another project for the weekend! Thanks for posting!
Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Maverik
Very nice, have been thinking of attempting something like this since igot the 4dr. But now that i see these, are you going into production.......can i order a set. Lol. Nice job!
sorry Maverik, it was a one time production but the plans are free
Old Jun 15, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Nice job ! would it be wise to put some kinda carpeting on the bottom to protect from scratching ?
New to this Jeep stuff and do not need any hard lessons LOL!
Old Jun 15, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Damn.....can't blame a guy for trying. Great idea and i probably will use your plans!!
Old Jun 17, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FLTHRTL
Nice job ! would it be wise to put some kinda carpeting on the bottom to protect from scratching ?
New to this Jeep stuff and do not need any hard lessons LOL!
There are no wear marks on the paint yet as they only conact the wood. I have and originally intended to contact cement 1/2" rubber foam but the urge to go for a drive doorless beat the need for the rubber. lol Will attach it someday...
Old Jun 17, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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thanks for the write up ,it really helps a green as grass jeep guy like me out !
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