Homemade Rear bar and Carrier

[Gildo]

Sounds like it answers the issues for a decent catch, BTW I didnt expect YOU to have tools older than your self, was more refering to the younger members of the forum.

[Gojeep]

Originally Posted by Steve F

Decided on a bear claw catch, same sort of thing used on car doors, they have a very high load rating as they are designed to keep people in the car if it rolls etc. Sourced one from an importer for $26.00 including the bolt it latches to. The best bit is I can slam the carrier shut like a car door and just use a thumb pull to open it. At least that's the plan at the moment and for the price it's worth giving it a go.

It's the 1-400 in this PDF. It complies with the US Federal Motor Saftey Standards 206.

http://www.eberhard.com/PDF/section_1.pdf

Cheers
Steve

I did a swing a way locker many years ago for a motor home and just used a door latch assembley from a Falcon. Worked well enough.

[CRDSTU]

SteveO, did you do a drawing with measurements before you started tacking or just go for it ?

looks promising so far mate, keep it up !

[Steve F]

A few sketches to work out lengths of steel to buy etc but no real drawings with details. I basically nut out the idea and then hope it works

Tonight I found it's best not to weld in the dark Not enough light in the garage and because of that some dodgy welds... Ahh well, maybe tomorrow I'll get some work done when it's light.

Cheers
Steve

[Steve F]

Got the returns cut to shape, still need to weld them on properly and then grind them down to smooth off the corners and blend them into the main bar. Then it's time to box in under the tailights and get some checkerpate for a filler between body and bar Then I make the tyre carrier.


Profile is pretty tight, You can see the corners need rounding off and also where the guard will be trimmed back. I also need to run a supporting strap from the end of the returns to one of the towbar bolts.




I'm really likeing it so far, looks tough but not too chunky

Cheers
Steve

[Steve F]

Started to box under the lights, at the moment it's mostly tacked together but it's falling into place



Cheers
Steve

[kyro]

looking good dude well done