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This is what I have so far. It started with a piece of 2x6. I tappered the ends for maximum clearanc...

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rear shot of reciever. I gusetted it with 1/4" plate for extra strength.

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Rock stomper pivot hinge. I plug welded it on the bottom for extra strength.

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This is the latch I'm going to use for the tire carrier. It's made by DE-STA-CO and rated for 700lbs...

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I'm also going to weld these shackle mounts on. The brackets that mount to the frame will go all the...

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Brackets installed and welded up.

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This picture shows the plug welds through the front of the bumper for the brackets

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After paint. I used some hamered paint for a textured finish.

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Bumper painted and installed

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In this pic you can see the sheetmetal that was trimed off.

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Close up of trimed sheet metal and brackets

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Rear tire carrier with tire and high lift jack mounted up. I still need to mount the jerry can on th...

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Close up of wheel locks and wing nut with pad lock for extra security.

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Backside of tire carrier. Gusseted with 3/16 sheet metal at critical areas.

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I added a 1/2" block for the tire carrier to rest on when it's closed.

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Driver side view.

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Passenger side view.

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Close up of highlift jack. It's mounted on two 1/2" wheel studs with wheel locks for security.

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Jerry can mount added. Finished for now until I start on making the sides wrap around for extra prot...