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    Day-Uhm. Like I really needed another project right now ... but I've got some square tubing at home that would be perfect to build one of these.



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    "Is the single hinge sturdy enough when the carrier is swung out?"
    The hinge is rated for 1000 lbs, and the whole thing only weighs 130ish.
    Why?..... because stock sucks.

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    Hmmm, looks nice, but not wheeling with that thing sticking off the back Anything too steep and you are dragging that rack on the ground. I already drag my hitch, but that thing looks badass!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
    Hmmm, looks nice, but not wheeling with that thing sticking off the back Anything too steep and you are dragging that rack on the ground. I already drag my hitch, but that thing looks badass!!
    That's what I was thinking...departure angle will be effected...I guess if it is strong it will scrape and be ok
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    I was told by some when i first did the rear bumper that it would get hung up on ledges, but I had no problems. Thousands of Jeeps with carriers just like mine have made it through Moabs trails without breaking tire off. So I'm not to worried. And it can be removed in about 5 mins.

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