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Brian Carpenter
July 21st, 2006, 10:32
So I just came into posession of a more than slightly used Hydraulic assembly complete with ram.
It would be used to lift a plow if it were new, but its not.
It stretches approx 24 inches, collapses to 14 or so.
I have the technology, I just need an excuse/use to mount it.
So I'm taking suggestions:
What could you use on the trail that a hydraulic ram might assist you in?
Quick Jack? it only stretches so far?
Lifting forks?
Firewood splitter?
Does anyone have any ideas out there?
cassio
July 21st, 2006, 16:53
steering?!?!

cas
lazarus
July 21st, 2006, 17:05
A really Really sturdy and overkill rear hatch opener!
Steev
July 22nd, 2006, 03:14
rear steer? heh
TrailHunter
July 22nd, 2006, 15:04
You could rig it to an arm on the roof to right yourself when you roll. Power seats maybe?
ponyracer1
July 22nd, 2006, 15:18
Hydro tubing bender??
Vlad
July 22nd, 2006, 16:02
I vote for steering.
Goatman
July 22nd, 2006, 16:54
You could use it to break off your steering knuckles........

Or, you could use it as a counterweight.

I like the hydraulic hatch opener idea. :)
Slip Kid
July 22nd, 2006, 21:31
mount it right above a pair of TruckNutz (http://www.trucknutz.com/)
OT
July 22nd, 2006, 21:37
Ejection passenger seat.
Mr.OverKill
July 23rd, 2006, 14:05
clam shell hydro automatic upper door opener!! :wierd:







or the steering might be workable.
mrrbby
July 23rd, 2006, 17:05
You could rig it to an arm on the roof to right yourself when you roll. Power seats maybe?

I've seen you drive. You could use this:roflmao:
98xjjeeper
July 23rd, 2006, 18:30
mount it right above a pair of TruckNutz (http://www.trucknutz.com/)

It would be to big. J/K

I vote for a bender
Big Kev
July 23rd, 2006, 21:54
mount it right above a pair of TruckNutz (http://www.trucknutz.com/)

Got my vote...
RichP
July 24th, 2006, 08:21
Mount under rear bumper with 6" spike attached, use it to puncture tailgaters radiators.....
Mounted in front, could be used to apply 'I SUCK AT DRIVING' stickers on the rear bumper of bad drivers at stop signs and traffic lights...
IcedXJ
July 24th, 2006, 08:26
hmmmm I would say my idea but it is not the den and it might hurt...now that i have said that let me recover and gain some credibility back.

I vote you get 3 more and put gullwing doors on your XJ if it is a 4-door.
Brian Carpenter
July 24th, 2006, 12:30
I like the tubing bender idea.. but how practical is that on the trail? Should I make it removeable for the sake of weight? Or design it to remove U-joints as well?
creeperjeep
July 24th, 2006, 14:35
you should use it to make a swing out bumper hoist, to pick up stuff like rocks and engines and fat chicks
Brian Carpenter
July 25th, 2006, 07:15
you should use it to make a swing out bumper hoist, to pick up stuff like rocks and engines and fat chicks

MMMMMMMMM......... Fat chicks!:thumbup:
Matthew Currie
July 25th, 2006, 13:36
Design scissor-style spring shackles and and use hydraulics to straighten them for instant temporary lift.
mrrbby
July 25th, 2006, 13:56
you should use it to make a swing out bumper hoist, to pick up stuff like rocks and engines and fat chicks

You could even use it to lift my jeep out of the mud pit, after you are done with the fat chicks:D
Slip Kid
July 25th, 2006, 16:49
I think you're onto somthing with the ujoint press idea... hammers, clamps, and sockets are no fun at all. you'd be the only guy on the trail with an on-board hydraulic press.

with some ingenuity you could make it raise the rear end if you get high-centered, assuming it's strong/long enough.
Brian Carpenter
July 26th, 2006, 10:38
with some ingenuity you could make it raise the rear end if you get high-centered, assuming it's strong/long enough.

I have too much travel to use it like that.

What do you guys think about a James Bond - style bumper?
Maybe a winch that pops up from mowhere.. or a spare tire that swings itself out? ... or up!