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Faster Fasteners Needed.

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020.

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  1. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Say that 3x fast.


    My spare tire carrier is bolted to the tailgate top Chain bracket. I really like that it adds lots of stability to the carrier but it’s a PITA to get into the bed.
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    I’d like to replace the bolts with some kind of small easy clamp. Got any ideas?


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    Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020
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  2. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Hitch pin type thing? like this:

    [​IMG]
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 7, 2020
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  3. Buildflycrash

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    that would be quick and easy. I’m afraid it would rattle a bit and not as secure as I’m looking for.
     
    Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    You could use a thumb screw/bolt and wing nut...wouldn't require any tools to tighten or loosen....
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 7, 2020
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  5. Buildflycrash

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    Wing nut would make things quicker/simpler. :confused:
     
    Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020
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  6. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I assume your tire carrier hinges downward - or does it swing out to the side? In either case, you have a hex bolt and nut holding it through the chain hanger bracket it looks like. So, the easier it is to remove that bolt, the easier it is to swing it out or drop it down....no tools like a wrench make it easier....but I guess you might be looking for something like a spring loaded gate pin.
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 7, 2020
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  7. Buildflycrash

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    :clap: I’m not sure what that is but sounds great.
     
    Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020
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  8. Buildflycrash

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    Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020
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  9. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I used one on my tire carrier to hold it in an open position -until I broke it (my fault). My only concern would be how tightly it would hold it in the closed position - you might get some rattle.
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 7, 2020
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  10. jeeper50

    jeeper50 jeeps 'till I die

    Square peg in round hole but a great idea
     
    jeeper50, Sep 7, 2020
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  11. durangotang

    durangotang Member 2022 Sponsor

    I don't know where you would put it for your application, but I use these on most swing-out carriers I have ever built and they work great.

    [​IMG]
     
    durangotang, Sep 7, 2020
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  12. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    3b a runnin, Sep 7, 2020
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  13. Buildflycrash

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    now we’re getting somewhere! The cam type would be quick and easy if it fit in there well.
     
    Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020
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  14. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I'll take a couple pics tomorrow.
     
    3b a runnin, Sep 7, 2020
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  15. Buildflycrash

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    Thanks Tim. I ordered these.
     
    Buildflycrash, Sep 7, 2020
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  16. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    A picture would be great if you can. No hurry
     
    Buildflycrash, Sep 8, 2020
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  17. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Just a general idea of placement
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    and a little different angle.
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    Its important to get the cam handle the way you want it,right tension and position, before you weld the nut on the back.
     
    3b a runnin, Sep 8, 2020
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  18. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    I've been using something similar to this for 19 years....
    20200908_191608.jpg
     
    colojeepguy, Sep 8, 2020
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  19. Buildflycrash

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    That’s exactly how my rack is built (I probably copied yours). How Much rattling?

    [​IMG]
     
    Buildflycrash, Sep 8, 2020
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  20. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    It doesnt rattle.
     
    colojeepguy, Sep 8, 2020
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