"The Dent"
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Memphis, TN
"The Dent"
I drilled a 3/16" hole in the bottom of the swingaway catch very close to the t/g (and the mounting bolts) and slipped a split link (chain repair) into it. That gave me a loop for the snap-hook to catch. On the swingaway, I tied the cord to the vertical just above the top tube, and that gave me the perfect length to let the tire swing out ~90° with the t/g up or down but the cord ALWAYS attached. 
That way, I can drive with the t/g down and the carrier is automatically held against the side of the t/g. I only have to unhook the cord if I need the carrier to swing out fully, which is rare.
That way, I can drive with the t/g down and the carrier is automatically held against the side of the t/g. I only have to unhook the cord if I need the carrier to swing out fully, which is rare.
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 524
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From: L.Bucks,Pa.
"The Dent"
Ahh, The Dent.
1st one- pulling out fast(turning left of course)to beat oncoming traffic onto Highway 12 in Avon N.C. Forgot to close it after loading up.
2nd(adding to it)-After a day on the beach I was hosing my rig down in a head
first entry self clean car wash.Swung the spare to get to the tailgate,cleaned her up good,hopped in to pull out and BAMM!, got stopped dead in my tracks.Used a 4' long s.s. rod to bend the
carrier back to where I could slam it shut.Works fine now.
Replacing the rear quarters soon anyway due to rust out.
Sudsrat
1st one- pulling out fast(turning left of course)to beat oncoming traffic onto Highway 12 in Avon N.C. Forgot to close it after loading up.
2nd(adding to it)-After a day on the beach I was hosing my rig down in a head
first entry self clean car wash.Swung the spare to get to the tailgate,cleaned her up good,hopped in to pull out and BAMM!, got stopped dead in my tracks.Used a 4' long s.s. rod to bend the
carrier back to where I could slam it shut.Works fine now.
Replacing the rear quarters soon anyway due to rust out.
Sudsrat
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 63
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From: Australia
"The Dent"
Yep, I have em, just adds to the rest!
Not a show car, an off road machine!
(no offence to all who have Bronc's in gret condition, I would spend all my money at the repair shop if I fixed every single mark, and within 6months they would be back again)
Keep em clean or treat em mean!!!!!!!
I do a bit of both!!!!!
Dazza.
Not a show car, an off road machine!
(no offence to all who have Bronc's in gret condition, I would spend all my money at the repair shop if I fixed every single mark, and within 6months they would be back again)
Keep em clean or treat em mean!!!!!!!
I do a bit of both!!!!!
Dazza.
