DSCF2645 - top hinge modified.jpg
55 hits | 69.19 KB | Posted: 11/2/20
Top hinge modified to accept open and closed lockout points, as well as a flag whip mount.

DSCF2646 - top hinge modified.jpg
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Bottom view of the modified top hinge. Easily my best welding yet.

DSCF2651 - swing arm modified.jpg
53 hits | 56.58 KB | Posted: 11/2/20
Swing arm likewise modified, not yet trimmed to its final contour. Test fit with the spring plunger...

DSCF2654 - swing arm modified.jpg
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Bottom view of the modified swing arm.

DSCF2657 - flag mount.jpg
43 hits | 45.46 KB | Posted: 11/2/20
Painted, installed, flag whip mounted, holes not yet drilled for the lockout pin's two positions.

DSCF2658 - locked open.jpg
46 hits | 65.29 KB | Posted: 11/2/20
Locked open position. It can swing a bit wider still (beyond the body line, if putting something fu...

DSCF2659 - locked open.jpg
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Close-up of the locked open position, spring pin fully seated.

DSCF2660 - locked closed.jpg
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Locked closed position. The pin pops into place nicely.

DSCF2648 - wheel mount, holes opened up.jpg
45 hits | 71.83 KB | Posted: 11/2/20
Opened up the holes on the wheel mount so it could be turned sideways. Stupid design has 1/4" ...

DSCF2662 - wheel mount extended.jpg
48 hits | 45.29 KB | Posted: 11/9/20
I decided to extend (taller) the wheel mount rather than use spacers.

DSCF2664 - wheel mount installed.jpg
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Wheel mount installed.

DSCF2668 - tire-swing arm clearance.jpg
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Nice to finally have some clearance between the tire and swing arm, and not have to compress the sid...

tire-bumper gap before and after.jpg
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Tire-Bumper gap comparison, modified vs stock.

rear side profile before and after.jpg
69 hits | 72.51 KB | Posted: 11/9/20
Modified vs stock spare tire position, about 4" lower and 2" to the right.

DSCF3267 - nicer pull pin knob.jpg
41 hits | 44.76 KB | Posted: 8/14/21
Picked up a nice knob for the pull pin and finally installed it.