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Shovel Side Mount Using Utility Belt

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Thanks to all the advice here, I have mounted a shovel onto the utility belt.

I used a pair of https://www.z1motorsports.com/misce...l-quickfist-riser-by-z1-off-road-p-44901.html

Attached to the utility belt using https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006954198737.html

I chose the M6 bolts, so I didn't have to drill out the risers.

The shovel I used was a https://www.roofracksgalore.com.au/spade-black-1065mm-handle-blue-grip

Next step is to apply some type of grip tape to the handle (where the QuickFists grab it) to prevent the shovel from rotating and touching the bodywork. 🙂

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whats preventing any of these mounting solutions from letting the shovel blade make contact with the truck?
 

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Thanks to all the advice here, I have mounted a shovel onto the utility belt.

I used a pair of https://www.z1motorsports.com/misce...l-quickfist-riser-by-z1-off-road-p-44901.html

Attached to the utility belt using https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006954198737.html

I chose the M6 bolts, so I didn't have to drill out the risers.

The shovel I used was a https://www.roofracksgalore.com.au/spade-black-1065mm-handle-blue-grip

Next step is to apply some type of grip tape to the handle (where the QuickFists grab it) to prevent the shovel from rotating and touching the bodywork. 🙂

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I'm a fan. A bit of rubber edge guard on the shovel blade should be enough to protect the paint even if it rotates in it's mount.
Assuming it doesn’t get scrubbed off by the branch or whatever is scraping along the side in the process. Hanging shit off the side isn’t my bag but, if I were to do it the blade end would slide into a firmly mounted pocket.
 
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For Australian owners be careful mounting stuff like shovels to the side of the car. Watch where the blade of the shovel is directed or where the extra steps or long bolt stand offs for accessory spacing are mounted to the side of the vehicle. Like unused fishing rod holders on the bull bar and some aerial mounting positions there is an opportunity for the police to defect and ticket you for a fixed dangerous protrusion from the vehicle.
 
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If you add rubber onto the shovel blade, it is called pinchweld.
I still don't want it bouncing off the truck sheet mental. If something can flop around, it's not really fastened. I think if one wanted the shovel on the side, one of those panels would be much more solid and safe.
 
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