Update on the Hammer Built spare tire carrier with optional mount, this thing is incredible. The amount of thought that went into designing this thing shines through, plus Tyson is actively looking for feedback and genuinely interested in the communities thoughts to build the best products...
Yes I'm happy with it, actually really surprised with how well it does when it comes to rain. I leave it on and even put a HF moving blanket folded in half above it to help make the soft top a little bit quieter. Not sure if the difference is placebo or not, but maybe at some point I'll be board...
I ordered this spare tire support from Hammerbuilt, the one in the picture is a v1 version. V2 will have an accessory mount point for add ons, know they are working on a rotopax mount as well as several other accessories. I even received a phone call from them, Tyson, and was asked specifically...
Tip for anyone who is struggling with installing a strut that lost a band.... I was able to use a ratchet strap to compress my ez lift strut which made it much easier to install than trying to compress it by hand while lining up the screw.
Such a great and clever idea you guys have come up with here. I have the Ford Acc Bestop Canvas Bimini top on mine, installed on my soft top 4 door. I'll use the canvas top to mount and wire my lights with a bit of silicone to fill in the small holes I'll need to make to run the wiring. Thinking...