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Btw randy, the swingout is 10000x better. It drops about 1/2". Does that sound about right?

 

My timestamp is just way fucked

Yep, that sounds right!! Glad it’s fixed

 

So am i. Tell joe thanks for me, will ya?

 

I'll put it on my tab. So was it user error when you were installing it?

 

Well i modified the bushings to make them fit when i should have spread the bumper opening instead

 

Ah I gotcha. Well I'm glad it got worked out one way or another. Next step, bolt the gas can holder on sideways.

 

Nope...it wont even save a 1/2". Even though it looks like it will save more.

 

Did you take a tape measure to it?

 

I did. Its like 14.5x 14. Its not worth the hassle to me

 

Lame. Time to swap it for a single can. Who needs 10 gallons of fuel anyways?

 

I do.

 

Oh ok, thanks for clarifying

 

Haha. The gas can, shovel and tire are all equally out there. If one of them gets ripped off theyre all in danger.

 

I was thinking about making a skid plate for my spare now that it's the most rearward thing. I'd just take my left over 14 gauge and cover the bottom 1/3 of the tire. Obviously 14 gauge is pretty thin but it should help with puncture protection at least once (then the skid is probably fucked). Maybe even double up since I have enough of it.

 

Remind me tomorrow i think i have some 12 gauge sheet left.

 

I don't know if I'd be able to bend that by hand. My plan was to use cardboard to find the appropriate size, then use a ratchet strap to bend it around the tire. Then weld the side bar on it so it holds its shape. I'm open to any other ideas.

 

Hm i was thinking 3 bends with a face piece

 

OR OR Aluminum

 

I don't think the bends would really do anything. If they got hit it'd just crumple and maybe puncture the tire. Being up against it you wouldn't even know it's there.

I can't weld aluminum, and it's not like the weight savings would matter.

 

Well nevermind randy.