Shovel Side Mount Using Utility Belt

[bamanuke]

That makes me wish I had ordered mine with the tool belt. Any guess what the part number is to add it now?

should be GRA-7000-005910 for the rails and GRA-0000-003690 for the hardware. mine came to $178.00 + tax.

 

[Commodore]

should be GRA-7000-005910 for the rails and GRA-0000-003690 for the hardware. mine came to $178.00 + tax.

Much appreciated!

 

[Psignore00]

Has anyone tried these yet?

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[Michael H.]

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.

 

[Zimm]

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

 

[Dual Grenny Guy]

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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[parb]

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.

 

[Zimm]

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.

 

[TheDocAUS]

If you add rubber onto the shovel blade, it is called pinchweld.

 

[NQ94]

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.

 

[Zimm]

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.

 

[ddv]

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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Looks like a good solution. Have been pondering options and this, together with thedocaus suggestion of pinchweld looks like an attractive option

 

[Dual Grenny Guy]

I’ve been following this thread as was debating changing my roof top shovel mount in these pics to a side mount as I really like the side mount better and it’s easier & faster to access it. First pic was at a weird angle as was checking to see if it would fit into the garage and with some work it actually did!! You may have to zoom in on the second pic to see the shovel on top. When I tried to zoom in and take a closer pic and download to this site I get an error code that image too big. If anyone could help me on that I would appreciate it as I’ve tried adjusting the settings on my phone but no matter what I do when I zoom in on things I can’t download those pics. So if anyone image is not too big when you have the whole vehicle then how can it be too big with only parts of the vehicle? I’m not a tech guy so I’m sure there is a simple solution or reason just above my pay grade as they say. Btw, yes I can access the roof top shovel now using the side “Buzz” step, but I also keep a small stool in the rear cargo area just in case…..