The Rebuilding of Smokin's 2014 JKUR Build

SmokinV10 · Aug 28, 2014

Decided to upgrade the tire carrier pins today to some quick release pins. The ORE pins are 9/16". I had tried some 1/2" diameter QD pins to see if it would rattle but it didn't on the drive home from California. It's the binding/flexing of the Johnny joints that makes the tire carrier firm. The 1/2" pins were easier to find, had greater selection, and cost less. Ordered these pins from McMaster Carr in a shorter 3.5" length. Planning on getting some stainless lanyards so they can dangle.

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LoPo · Aug 28, 2014

SmokinV10 said:
Decided to upgrade the tire carrier pins today to some quick release pins. The ORE pins are 9/16". I had tried some 1/2" diameter QD pins to see if it would rattle but it didn't on the drive home from California. It's the binding/flexing of the Johnny joints that makes the tire carrier firm. The 1/2" pins were easier to find, had greater selection, and cost less. Ordered these pins from McMaster Carr in a shorter 3.5" length. Planning on getting some stainless lanyards so they can dangle.

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Just looked at those pins on McMaster Carr. Am I reading this right, $67 per pin??????

SmokinV10 · Aug 28, 2014

I paid $58 on monday. WAY expensive and still over $100 for pin. I found the 9/16 pins somewhere online for $94/pin!!! The lanyards are cheap at $2.44 for an 8" coated stainless lanyard. You can find the 4.5" long ones on eBay for $30 for the set. I just didn't want to compromise and the longer length annoyed me (since the bottom pin would hit the bottom of the top pin if you remove that pin first).

Jackal01 · Aug 29, 2014

Met up with SmokinV10 last night to buy his JW Speaker fog lights (thanks by the way)

His rig is simply beautiful and absolutely perfect work by ORE.:rock: Totally jealous!! :yup:

DA RUNT · Aug 29, 2014

SmokinV10 said:
Decided to upgrade the tire carrier pins today to some quick release pins. The ORE pins are 9/16". I had tried some 1/2" diameter QD pins to see if it would rattle but it didn't on the drive home from California. It's the binding/flexing of the Johnny joints that makes the tire carrier firm. The 1/2" pins were easier to find, had greater selection, and cost less. Ordered these pins from McMaster Carr in a shorter 3.5" length. Planning on getting some stainless lanyards so they can dangle.

Pretty bad ass, I saw a master lock type pin i'm debating. Would be good to have on trips, so nobody steals your spare out of a hotel parking lot

SmokinV10 · Aug 29, 2014

DA RUNT said:
Pretty bad ass, I saw a master lock type pin i'm debating. Would be good to have on trips, so nobody steals your spare out of a hotel parking lot

I need to look for one of those to keep with the rig as well....

DA RUNT · Aug 29, 2014

SmokinV10 said:
I need to look for one of those to keep with the rig as well....

Here's a pic off GenRight's site

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ttfhell · Aug 29, 2014

Autozone has these.

Jackal01 · Aug 29, 2014

Would a hitch receiver lock pin not work? Appear to be the same concept if not same exact thing.

10frank9 · Aug 29, 2014

ttfhell said:
Autozone has these.

#What???????

DA RUNT · Aug 29, 2014

Jackal01 said:
Would a hitch receiver lock pin not work? Appear to be the same concept if not same exact thing.

Yeah it's the same thing

SmokinV10 · Aug 29, 2014

i just ordered one on amazon, but my hunch is that I'll never use it. A ~200lb spare isn't the easiest thing to walk off with....

noroad · Aug 29, 2014

SmokinV10 said:
i just ordered one on amazon, but my hunch is that I'll never use it. A ~200lb spare isn't the easiest thing to walk off with....

or fit in a trunk lol hahah!

SmokinV10 · Aug 29, 2014

Ha well I just cancelled my amazon order. Turns out that most of the pins that will span the 3.5" in length to bridge the EVO gussets have a 5/8" pin diameter. The maximum we can use is 9/16. If anyone finds a longer one, let me know.

JKJody · Aug 29, 2014

SmokinV10 said:
Ha well I just cancelled my amazon order. Turns out that most of the pins that will span the 3.5" in length to bridge the EVO gussets have a 5/8" pin diameter. The maximum we can use is 9/16. If anyone finds a longer one, let me know.

Jergens makes some nice pins.
http://www.jergensinc.com/site/sfg_kwik-lok®_pins

MTG · Aug 30, 2014

This is what I'm doing. Just need to turn a bit off as it's a little short.

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HDGasser · Aug 30, 2014

That's pretty funny, I never saw that genright picture till now and I've been running that EXACT same lock on my tire carrier for months now lol.

It works!

Like I said before, the chances of someone walking off with your tire is slim... But I have seen some weird shit in my time!

ttfhell · Aug 30, 2014

MTG said:
This is what I'm doing. Just need to turn a bit off as it's a little short. <img src="http://wayalife.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97814"/>

What I bought at autozone. Fits with no slack.

olram30 · Aug 30, 2014

i was wanting this one for when i get mine, it uses your jeep key and made in the usa, 38 bucks.. http://northridge4x4.com/shop/bolt-lock-jeep-chrysler-5-8in-receiver-lock-by-bolt-lock-7018448

DA RUNT · Aug 30, 2014

olram30 said:
i was wanting this one for when i get mine, it uses your jeep key and made in the usa, 38 bucks.. http://northridge4x4.com/shop/bolt-lock-jeep-chrysler-5-8in-receiver-lock-by-bolt-lock-7018448

Very nice, never saw this one before :thumb:

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