Swing-Out Tire Carrier Kit

[CYi5]

Just saw this on Trucks! actually, and it looked pretty cool. It's a kit from EMS Offroad that supplies the hinge, stopper, clasp, wheel mount, and even a couple clevis mounts! If I ever get around to building a rear bumper for my 4runner, or having one built, I'll probably throw one of these kits in for the fabricator. Price seems more than reasonable, as I've seen other builds mention the cost of their hinge parts alone and it can be staggering. Check it out!

 

[IH8RDS]

I saw that too. Thanks for the link.

 

[StumpXJ]

Thats awesome. I am ordering one right now.

Thanks! ~James

 

[toyrunner95]

i wanted one of these for years, im trying to remember the name of the site. i want to say it was rock logic or something that sold the hinge for like $200 it was a rip off.

this one looks really well thought out.

 

[latinoguy]

that is a nice find. I know I paid a lot more on parts when I gathered the parts to get mine built... It also saves you internet time getting the parts from different vendors....

 

[p1michaud]

DIY Kit

Seems like a well thought out kit at a reasonable price.

i want to say it was rock logic or something that sold the hinge for like $200 it was a rip off.

The Rock Logic hinges go for $45. That's a very reasonable price for a quality piece. I've bought two of their units and they are top notch.

www.rocklogic4x4.com

 

[Markgyver]

Be carefull there are alot of posts online that people have had the spindle hinge shear off causing the spare to fall off. There are some companies that have remadied this problem I have seen there hinges on Ebay. I think the people that have had problems have been using the 1" spindle.
I would consider using this hinge if I was going to build one.
http://www.comp4x4.com/1tire-carrier-hinge.html

 

[sleeoffroad]

I have seen many 1" spindles bend. We use a 1.75" spindle and has never had a failure. Even with a 39" tire on it. That said, much has to do with the overall design of the carrier as well as the spindle. The best spindle will not handle a poorly designed carrier.

 

[FlyingWen]

I want a swing out bumper for my KJ, but haven't gotten there yet. Thanks for the link!

 

[Mayne]

I built the rear swing out, tire/gas carrier on my TJ. I went with alot of overkill on my build. I used a 1750lb spindle set up, and a 1/4 wall bumper. I had to grind down two side of the shank and pound the spindle into the bumper. The swing outs 3/16 wall, and even with that I get vibration. I only have a 31in tire back there, but add two jerry's and push the tire out....

It's a heavy pig, but that's the trade off I get for peace of mind.

I've had no issues so far with it, but I may need a re due in the future.

Mayne

 

[86cj]

One of the reasons I bought a KOZ offroad rear bumper was the double shear mounting of the hinge, also the delrin bushing is tight and rattle free, with no grease..
The thought of my spare tire hitting the road behind me is bad enough, being a gas fireball as it hits the minivan is worse......

 

[rickc]

I strongly agree with the words of warning! You have to be very careful attaching a spare wheel to the back expecially if you are offroad and the truck's jumping all over the place. This puts a lot of stress on the holder parts and the bumper. Oversize wheels make everything worse.

This is a case where bigger is better. I don't like the look of the locking mechanism. Mine's a MILSPEC carrier with two huge pins locking the swing in place and a very substantial hinge with lots of Zerkels. My ally spare with a 37" TrXus MT weighs in at around 110lb.

 

[spencyg]

I have to admit....the H1 is a ************ machine. I despise the H2 and H3 thing, but the original machine is mean. Your rear bumper is just the post-script to 20 sum-odd feet of badness.

Nice.

Spence

 

[highlandercj-7]

HAHA Someone with a lick of sense. I been telling folks to do it that way using the sleeve. I do them that way too. Weld the sleeve into the bumper tubing then slide the spindle into it and weld the bottom of the spindle only. this will prevent over hardening the already hardened spindle and creating a weak point. I also create a bracket to go over the top and make a double shear point via a drilled and tapped spindle and a 7/16" bolt. I'll take pics of the newest one I'm fabbing for a friend when it's done.