Custom Shovel Holder

[2003GXL Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 2003GXL]

Well I got a little bored at home last night and having a few bundies when I came up with a idea to mount a shovel on the spare wheel mount. 1st I found a piece of 25mm square tube about 14cm long , 1 bolt with 2 nuts and washers and a 5mm plate and a piece of angle.about 14cm long and then welded a nut inside the tube. There is a hole centre of the rim holder which I put the bolt and washers through

Then I welded the nut inside of the tube ( after squashing the tube a fraction so the nut was a tight fit) 1st I wound the tube on and tightened and then marked which way was vertical and then I cut a V shape in the square tube approx 4cm deep and welded the angle ( Or bird Sh#T welded so a workmate stated I’m just learning to use the welder) . From there I glued a old bit of rubber inside to protect my expensive garden spade shovel. Place shovel inside angle and use a U bolt to hold in place and make sure the shovel is hard against the tyre to stop vibration and cracking if the weld. I'm sure someone will come up with a better idea But for now this will do me.

[MDS69 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MDS69]

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How good is that. Cheap (except forthe Bundy's :wink: ) simple and effective.

[2003GXL Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 2003GXL]

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Well I am impressed with it, and cheap well all the steel was scraps from the garage floor and a 6 pack of bundy and all was well. I have tied it to the rim as it may work loose on bumpy roads/tracks. I will probably weld another bracket on it so I can padlock the expensive shovel to the wheel so none steals it. At least it will be easy to access as it is normally in the back under all the camping gear.

[Schaffer Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Schaffer]

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Great post. I was only thinking about doing something like this last night.

[stewy Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close stewy]

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I luv this mod. Its simple and serves a purpose. I can't believe how easy it looks to make.
I've only just been looking at putting my shovel up on the Roof Bars. This could well be a better option.
Great stuff.

Regards

Stew

[2003GXL Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 2003GXL]

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Well i am surprised no one else came up with the idea before, I just hope that the bloody shovel doesn 't fall off and drag behind the prado after a few bump roads ops: . I have tied some string/rope around the handle and through the rim in case the weld fails :roll: . If anyone comes up with some improvements ( Even though it it perfect already :lol: ) Please post them. It's amzing what a few cans of bundy and a bit of imagination can do :lol: . I will have a few over the weekend at Tuff Trucks so who knows what my next project will be.

[Just*Managing Member Find all posts View Profile Close Just*Managing]

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In the event of a flat tyre, can you remove the spare without having to remove the bracket? (Obviously the shovel needs to come off).

[lc120_man Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close lc120_man]

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In case you don't wan't to make one yourself:
http://www.4x4equip.com.au/listProduct/ ... vel+Holder

If you want to hold just the shovel, you can use the bangie strap to strap the shovel to the wheel using a wheel spikes.

[mccallum Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mccallum]

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I brought a highlift jack mount from tigerz11 $99 (tiger winch supplier), had to do minor mod see photo, but it holds the shovel very nicely. added bonus it also packs out the spare wheel so larger tyre can fit.

Just need to work out how to fit the toyota plastic tyre cover as well. hmmm


seems the board attachment quota is reach so can't upload the photos, but they are very professional

[ozwapet2 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozwapet2]

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So how does a hi lift go mounted on the rear wheel ?
I would have thought it would be a little heavy to be mounted there.

Hang on, I think you're saying that you used a hi-lift mounting bracket but are only carrying a shovel on it ?

[bilo33prado Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bilo33prado]

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I had a crack at it today, same but different. Couple mistakes but it does the job.


what does this mean? i was trying to upload my build?

Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached

[2003GXL Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 2003GXL]

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Mine is still going strong, and we never forget the shovel now when we go away as its left on the back all the time. I thought it might go walkies but hasn't ( AS YET). I think the problem you are having with photo's is there is a limit for each section :roll: .

[karrathaprado2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karrathaprado2]

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Search for how to post pictures. You have to use an external place that holds your pictures like photobucket and link them in. It works well once you have your photos set up. :lol:

[bilo33prado Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bilo33prado]

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Hi 2003GXL, Yes yours is a very simple idea. I'm carrying a shot handled shovel and a axe. I decided to mount mine using two 8mm bolts through the two smaller holes. I welded the nuts on the back of the tyre carrier. If i need to change the spare i just remove the shovel and axe and tyre will slide over the shovel carrier. Does yours come loose at all being held on by only the one bolt?
Cheers
Klanny

[karrathaprado2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karrathaprado2]

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Looks good. 8)