Ping > Nathan - welding question
01-18-2004, 08:23 PM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the help Nathan!
no problem brother, let me know if i can help out at all.
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> Thanks for the help Nathan!
no problem brother, let me know if i can help out at all.
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01-18-2004, 08:23 PM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the help Nathan!
no problem brother, let me know if i can help out at all.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
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> Thanks for the help Nathan!
no problem brother, let me know if i can help out at all.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-19-2004, 12:25 AM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
Hey Jerry,
Got any pics?
Brian
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
01-19-2004, 12:25 AM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
Hey Jerry,
Got any pics?
Brian
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
01-19-2004, 12:25 AM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
Hey Jerry,
Got any pics?
Brian
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
01-19-2004, 01:03 AM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
Post pics please. I am working on making some bumpers / tire carriers too,
but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
lines?
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> In regards to the search for the perfect swingout hinge....
>
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
>
> I ended up using the whole driveline instead of just the yoke, because I
> thought it looked cooler/more white trashy. I get many compliments on the
> driveline/swingout tire carrier, usually with a good laugh from the
> complimenter.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:mkBOb.2104$gO5.6@news01.roc.ny...
> > I considered a swing design off one corner, but I have yet to see one
that
> > holds up at the swivel point. Most will bind up or develop slop (not
that
> > this one will be perfect either). The receiver design can be easily
> removed
> > for a better design in the future. At this point, the only other thing
I
> > use the receiver for is one of those carry-all racks. The spare would
> then
> > have to be thrown to the side and left behind.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:400ADE3C.DD42551C@***.net...
> > > Hi Jim,
> > > I think you could go back to the drawing board, and design a
> > > triangular frame off a corner of the body and bumper. You may not have
> > > storage space for your spare when you need to use the two inch
receiver.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JimG wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am making a spare tire carrier that plugs into my 2" receiver.
Can
> > you
> > > > provide tip on welding two pieces of 2" square stock at right
angles.
> > > >
> > > > __| < this piece on top of the one that plugs in.
> > > >
> > > > What are the heat issues and how to avoid distortion.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> >
>
>
but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
lines?
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> In regards to the search for the perfect swingout hinge....
>
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
>
> I ended up using the whole driveline instead of just the yoke, because I
> thought it looked cooler/more white trashy. I get many compliments on the
> driveline/swingout tire carrier, usually with a good laugh from the
> complimenter.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:mkBOb.2104$gO5.6@news01.roc.ny...
> > I considered a swing design off one corner, but I have yet to see one
that
> > holds up at the swivel point. Most will bind up or develop slop (not
that
> > this one will be perfect either). The receiver design can be easily
> removed
> > for a better design in the future. At this point, the only other thing
I
> > use the receiver for is one of those carry-all racks. The spare would
> then
> > have to be thrown to the side and left behind.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:400ADE3C.DD42551C@***.net...
> > > Hi Jim,
> > > I think you could go back to the drawing board, and design a
> > > triangular frame off a corner of the body and bumper. You may not have
> > > storage space for your spare when you need to use the two inch
receiver.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JimG wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am making a spare tire carrier that plugs into my 2" receiver.
Can
> > you
> > > > provide tip on welding two pieces of 2" square stock at right
angles.
> > > >
> > > > __| < this piece on top of the one that plugs in.
> > > >
> > > > What are the heat issues and how to avoid distortion.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> >
>
>
01-19-2004, 01:03 AM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
Post pics please. I am working on making some bumpers / tire carriers too,
but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
lines?
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> In regards to the search for the perfect swingout hinge....
>
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
>
> I ended up using the whole driveline instead of just the yoke, because I
> thought it looked cooler/more white trashy. I get many compliments on the
> driveline/swingout tire carrier, usually with a good laugh from the
> complimenter.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:mkBOb.2104$gO5.6@news01.roc.ny...
> > I considered a swing design off one corner, but I have yet to see one
that
> > holds up at the swivel point. Most will bind up or develop slop (not
that
> > this one will be perfect either). The receiver design can be easily
> removed
> > for a better design in the future. At this point, the only other thing
I
> > use the receiver for is one of those carry-all racks. The spare would
> then
> > have to be thrown to the side and left behind.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:400ADE3C.DD42551C@***.net...
> > > Hi Jim,
> > > I think you could go back to the drawing board, and design a
> > > triangular frame off a corner of the body and bumper. You may not have
> > > storage space for your spare when you need to use the two inch
receiver.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JimG wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am making a spare tire carrier that plugs into my 2" receiver.
Can
> > you
> > > > provide tip on welding two pieces of 2" square stock at right
angles.
> > > >
> > > > __| < this piece on top of the one that plugs in.
> > > >
> > > > What are the heat issues and how to avoid distortion.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> >
>
>
but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
lines?
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> In regards to the search for the perfect swingout hinge....
>
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
>
> I ended up using the whole driveline instead of just the yoke, because I
> thought it looked cooler/more white trashy. I get many compliments on the
> driveline/swingout tire carrier, usually with a good laugh from the
> complimenter.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:mkBOb.2104$gO5.6@news01.roc.ny...
> > I considered a swing design off one corner, but I have yet to see one
that
> > holds up at the swivel point. Most will bind up or develop slop (not
that
> > this one will be perfect either). The receiver design can be easily
> removed
> > for a better design in the future. At this point, the only other thing
I
> > use the receiver for is one of those carry-all racks. The spare would
> then
> > have to be thrown to the side and left behind.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:400ADE3C.DD42551C@***.net...
> > > Hi Jim,
> > > I think you could go back to the drawing board, and design a
> > > triangular frame off a corner of the body and bumper. You may not have
> > > storage space for your spare when you need to use the two inch
receiver.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JimG wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am making a spare tire carrier that plugs into my 2" receiver.
Can
> > you
> > > > provide tip on welding two pieces of 2" square stock at right
angles.
> > > >
> > > > __| < this piece on top of the one that plugs in.
> > > >
> > > > What are the heat issues and how to avoid distortion.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> >
>
>
01-19-2004, 01:03 AM
#58
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
Post pics please. I am working on making some bumpers / tire carriers too,
but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
lines?
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> In regards to the search for the perfect swingout hinge....
>
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
>
> I ended up using the whole driveline instead of just the yoke, because I
> thought it looked cooler/more white trashy. I get many compliments on the
> driveline/swingout tire carrier, usually with a good laugh from the
> complimenter.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:mkBOb.2104$gO5.6@news01.roc.ny...
> > I considered a swing design off one corner, but I have yet to see one
that
> > holds up at the swivel point. Most will bind up or develop slop (not
that
> > this one will be perfect either). The receiver design can be easily
> removed
> > for a better design in the future. At this point, the only other thing
I
> > use the receiver for is one of those carry-all racks. The spare would
> then
> > have to be thrown to the side and left behind.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:400ADE3C.DD42551C@***.net...
> > > Hi Jim,
> > > I think you could go back to the drawing board, and design a
> > > triangular frame off a corner of the body and bumper. You may not have
> > > storage space for your spare when you need to use the two inch
receiver.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JimG wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am making a spare tire carrier that plugs into my 2" receiver.
Can
> > you
> > > > provide tip on welding two pieces of 2" square stock at right
angles.
> > > >
> > > > __| < this piece on top of the one that plugs in.
> > > >
> > > > What are the heat issues and how to avoid distortion.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> >
>
>
but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
lines?
"Jerry Newton" <figatmcttelecom.com> wrote in message
news:400b304e_3@newspeer2.tds.net...
> In regards to the search for the perfect swingout hinge....
>
> I also considered many designs, because I also become annoyed by things
that
> rattle and/or come loose. As I was scratching my head, wondering what I
> could use that would be durable, I happened to glance at my bench, where
> there just happened to be a throw-away rear driveline out of an S10
pickup.
> I thought to myself that the Ujoint is custom made to handle large
twisting
> loads.
>
> I ended up using the whole driveline instead of just the yoke, because I
> thought it looked cooler/more white trashy. I get many compliments on the
> driveline/swingout tire carrier, usually with a good laugh from the
> complimenter.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:mkBOb.2104$gO5.6@news01.roc.ny...
> > I considered a swing design off one corner, but I have yet to see one
that
> > holds up at the swivel point. Most will bind up or develop slop (not
that
> > this one will be perfect either). The receiver design can be easily
> removed
> > for a better design in the future. At this point, the only other thing
I
> > use the receiver for is one of those carry-all racks. The spare would
> then
> > have to be thrown to the side and left behind.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:400ADE3C.DD42551C@***.net...
> > > Hi Jim,
> > > I think you could go back to the drawing board, and design a
> > > triangular frame off a corner of the body and bumper. You may not have
> > > storage space for your spare when you need to use the two inch
receiver.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JimG wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am making a spare tire carrier that plugs into my 2" receiver.
Can
> > you
> > > > provide tip on welding two pieces of 2" square stock at right
angles.
> > > >
> > > > __| < this piece on top of the one that plugs in.
> > > >
> > > > What are the heat issues and how to avoid distortion.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> >
>
>
01-19-2004, 01:08 AM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
http://www.monograms-inc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Fletcher wrote:
>
> Post pics please. I am working on making some bumpers / tire carriers too,
> but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
> heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
> lines?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Fletcher wrote:
>
> Post pics please. I am working on making some bumpers / tire carriers too,
> but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
> heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
> lines?
01-19-2004, 01:08 AM
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Re: Ping > Nathan - welding question
http://www.monograms-inc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Fletcher wrote:
>
> Post pics please. I am working on making some bumpers / tire carriers too,
> but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
> heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
> lines?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Fletcher wrote:
>
> Post pics please. I am working on making some bumpers / tire carriers too,
> but that is the big problem, how to make them not rattle and droop. I have
> heard of using a trailer axle to pivot from, are you thinking along those
> lines?
