4th gen 4Runner tire carrier

[Seabee]

I've been building a tire carrier for my 4R. Here is the latest pic of the last mock up I did this morning:

If anyone is interested here is the link of the whole build:

http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19772

 

[Ric]

looks good, cant wait to see it painted :smiley_drive:

 

[Ric]

please post more pix, and if you dont mind, a pic of how its mounted/bolted..

 

[Seabee]

please post more pix, and if you dont mind, a pic of how its mounted/bolted..

Here is the pic of how it's mounted. There are only 2 bolts in the pic but there are are 4 bolts down each side. The rest of the pics are in the build link I posted above.

 

[Ric]

awesome, thanks, I think I might try this in the spring.. please keep us posted as to how its holding up :smiley_drive:

 

[Seabee]

awesome, thanks, I think I might try this in the spring.. please keep us posted as to how its holding up :smiley_drive:

I'll build you one if you want.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

I really like it!!!

 

[Seabee]

Here is the finished product. I have had a few people wanting me to build them one already.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Do you go on rocky trails much? I'd be worried that the carrier might "flex" forward and strike the back of the tailgate. How far away from the tailgate are the tire and gas cans?

I have to say, it looks like a great setup. Looks like you are able to retain the receiver hitch as well, is that right?

 

[Seabee]

Do you go on rocky trails much? I'd be worried that the carrier might "flex" forward and strike the back of the tailgate. How far away from the tailgate are the tire and gas cans?

I have to say, it looks like a great setup. Looks like you are able to retain the receiver hitch as well, is that right?

I head out to GWNF as often as I can. The trails get to be pretty rocky. I built this thing to be as stout as possible and still be light weight. To prove the durability to myself, I went around the HMMWV test track that is on my base a couple of times.......no flexy, no rattle. . There is about 4 inches between the tailgate and the tire/cans.

The hitch is 100% retained. My departure angle hasn't been messed with either as the carrier supports sit a bit higher than the bottom of the hitch.

Come on Brother, it's Seabee built.

 

[MiniGene]

Nice work! Are you still able to use the hitch?

 

[Seabee]

Nice work! Are you still able to use the hitch?

Thanks! The hitch is indeed able to be used.

 

[MiniGene]

Do you have to use a long tongue? (I think that is the part that goes in the receiver??)

I like it a lot. I seems like a more affordable alternative to getting the all steel off road rear bumper.

 

[Seabee]

Do you have to use a long tongue? (I think that is the part that goes in the receiver??)

I like it a lot. I seems like a more affordable alternative to getting the all steel off road rear bumper.

I can use a standard ball mount. I'm glad you like it. Thanks.