Hitch roller (for wheelies)

[81Mojave]

Doing a big RV trip this summer and I want to stop and do a couple trails in Moab with my non-lifted Mojave.
All the videos I’ve seen on Finn and things Gladiator’s drag their hitch is pretty dang hard so I sacrificed a hitch extension and pieces to a defunct floor Jack and created this monstrosity.
Best part is now I’m ready for the hellcat motor.

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[bd100]

I suspect that'll become one of your favorite mods.

 

[81Mojave]

I suspect that'll become one of your favorite mods.

i’m hoping it’ll help me not miss my built JK when I’m in Moab

 

[m-l_johnny]

Give us a post-trip update on how it works.

 

[Blade1668]

Now you need to stick a drag chute above it.

 

[Charles 236]

That is a clever solution for the hitch receiver dragging.

 

[professorkx]

Doing a big RV trip this summer and I want to stop and do a couple trails in Moab with my non-lifted Mojave.
All the videos I’ve seen on Finn and things Gladiator’s drag their hitch is pretty dang hard so I sacrificed a hitch extension and pieces to a defunct floor Jack and created this monstrosity.
Best part is now I’m ready for the hellcat motor.

How did this solution work? I’m intrigued…

 

[81Mojave]

Unfortunately, I had a mountain biking accident. I’ll fill you guys in when I get a chance to use it.

 

[Sweetums]

Unfortunately, I had a mountain biking accident. I’ll fill you guys in when I get a chance to use it.

I hope you heal up soon.

 

[MPMB]

Well. Damn. Here I spent $2500 on a lift and 37s and I could have just done this.

Modern problems & modern solutions and all that.

 

[smlobx]

I think the OP might have a good side gig if he wants to start one. Get that patented asap!

 

[arosen1997]

I think the OP might have a good side gig if he wants to start one. Get that patented asap!

I've seen ads on Facebook for one of these already. Clowns want 400$ for it

 

[professorkx]

I built this a few days ago for about $30 in steel and a steel roller with sealed bearing. Just need to test it on some rocks.

 

[81Mojave]

Had to get my tricep reattached….exercising is a lie BTW

I didn’t get to run it on Fins & things yet.
Seems to work on “Mall Crawler” obstacles just fine.

If I would change anything, I’d look for slightly larger diameter wheels.

 

[Janster]

I didn’t get to run it on Fins & things yet.
Seems to work on “Mall Crawler” obstacles just fine.

The first thing that comes to mind…is that thing rolling across an obstacle and lifting up the rear of the Jeep rendering your rear tires off the ground (or with limited traction).

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