Tire Carrier almost done
It was time to stop for the day. The toughest part is done (I hope). Should be done w/ the tire carrier tomorrow. Just need to set up the latch, relocate the license plate, and add a few washers to use as spacers between the factory bumper "skin" and the bottom of the brackets. So far it's slow going b/c of the hitch. Up next, longer shocks and extended front brake lines. A CB shortly there after.

looks good.

Glad to see you were able to make some progress.

I was just about to put on the finishing touches and find that there's contact between the hatch and hinge. The owner of Detours is working w/ me for some replacement hardware that should do the trick. So far, he is standing behind his work and should have this resolved soon. :therethere:

Ahhh, finially finished the carrier last weekend. Detours had to send a new main cross bar (behind the bumper) to replace the origional that was 3/8" too close to the body causing the hatch to hit the hinge. It was a lot of effort for 3/8" but worth it in the end. oh yeh, some other stuff

Looks nice! Do you still drive 46's ? I was a SAR swimmer for 11 years in H-3's (non ASW). Now I get to drive this

I wish, but my old squadron became the last East Coast 46 squadron to transition to the V-22 after the last deployment. So I came here to instruct in the mighty TH-57 (Bell 206) Jet Ranger. A bit smaller but still fun to fly. Maybe one day I'll get back in the 46.

hey PHROGDRIVER that tire carrier looks awsome man i have 88 xj....that would look sweet on mine too..could u tell me the price tag on this project..thanks