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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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he said expeditionary...

but you're right, I doubt this truck even leaves nevada. looks like a mall crawler. at most it will be used as a weekend camping vehicle that he'll be running heated water out of.

THEN, I agree, a spare is waaaay overkill.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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fishy that is an awesome idea... well what i have pictured in my head from your description... Pretty sweet.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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if you were to use fishy's idea then you could possiable incorperate a ladder into it and help climing into the back of that thing also.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I think someone on pirate did what you're talking about fishy, it was motorized some how .. I'll see if I can find the thread
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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paul any update on the thread, in not on pirate very much, but i havent seen it. So i cant help you there.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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can't find it, maybe it was a different forum - but it was a pretty slick setup. I'll try again to find it
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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found it..

Finally A Electric Powered Spare Tire Lift - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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wow! thats real dam close to what i was thinking! great minds think alike

i never thought about the motorized part though!

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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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his website: WELCOME TO ROCK MONSTER MOTORSPORTS

link to it in action: YouTube - Electric Power Lift Spare Tire System
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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well thats basically what i had in mind... would like to see how its connected to the truck... I was thinking kinda like a tow hitch would be... other wise nailed that right on the head... Well minus the electric lift... I didnt think of that...
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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That is sweet, I get what you're saying now.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Hey people, just found this cool site on my web tracker. If you have some questions on the tire lift, just hit me up. I'm working on one that can be universal and shipped. It worked real well and if your getting older and are tired of picking up these big ol tires, it's nice. JD....
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RawPower
he said expeditionary...

but you're right, I doubt this truck even leaves nevada. looks like a mall crawler. at most it will be used as a weekend camping vehicle that he'll be running heated water out of.

THEN, I agree, a spare is waaaay overkill.
you're correct, it is a mall crawler. would you like a cookie?
actually it will never leave my driveway, its just to impress neighbors.
i was thinking about putting the stock axles back on it.
how did you know i was putting a water heater in it?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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thanks everyone (i think?) for the brainstorming. much appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by earthpig#1
Hey people, just found this cool site on my web tracker. If you have some questions on the tire lift, just hit me up. I'm working on one that can be universal and shipped. It worked real well and if your getting older and are tired of picking up these big ol tires, it's nice. JD....
Welcome to the site. I'm poor and can't afford your fancy stuff, but it looks like some nice products.
 
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