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DEEZLPWR
Guest
i used i think either 4" or 5" "u" clamps. ill take pics of it. it will hold upwards of prolly 50lbs, more than enough. i have the bottom framed with 3/4" pvc for structure.
Are rear tire carriers essential?
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i used i think either 4" or 5" "u" clamps. ill take pics of it. it will hold upwards of prolly 50lbs, more than enough. i have the bottom framed with 3/4" pvc for structure.
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DEEZLPWR
Guest
not yet, i will be building a faux tailgate with canvas that snaps to the bed of the truck and the topper lid. real easy
jh504
Explorer
Awesome Idea.
roostercruiser
Adventurer
i have 2 full sze spares in our burban. one on top and on inside. but our dodge dakota is still on the bottom and still need to move it to the inside of bed along side the light bar. the burban has plenty of room butin think a a tire is essential if space is limited.
ttora4runner
Expedition Leader
That link to 4x4 labs is broke at least when on click on the photo's of the bumpers.
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Anyone have an idea of the 4x4labs pricing? I've emailed em but heard nothing back yet. I'm btwn the Irbis and 4x4labs (unless they require the truck to be there).
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toyota_jon
Adventurer
essential...no pretty darn good idea yes! almost all my reasons for building one this winter have been mentioned...
Get the spare out of all the crap the collects below the truck, from mud to snow to the mag cl they use in the winter time around here. that stuff will rust anything QUICK!
Also when the spare is below it is vulnerable to any number of hazards on the trail. Even easy trails you go to back into your camp spot late at night and miss that stump sticking up well there goes your spare.
Like DEEZL has shown (and others) the swingout section can easily be converted to a multipurpose role. and i try to make as many things on my truck multipurpose as possible. whether it's to carry jerry cans or tools or whatever it can be very versitile.
All in all i'd say if the funding permits got for it, i think it's worth some of the minor hassles.
Get the spare out of all the crap the collects below the truck, from mud to snow to the mag cl they use in the winter time around here. that stuff will rust anything QUICK!
Also when the spare is below it is vulnerable to any number of hazards on the trail. Even easy trails you go to back into your camp spot late at night and miss that stump sticking up well there goes your spare.
Like DEEZL has shown (and others) the swingout section can easily be converted to a multipurpose role. and i try to make as many things on my truck multipurpose as possible. whether it's to carry jerry cans or tools or whatever it can be very versitile.
All in all i'd say if the funding permits got for it, i think it's worth some of the minor hassles.
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DEEZLPWR
Guest
if you want to look at mine, take pics and measurements to build your own, you can. No problem :sombrero:
reduce the size of course
toyota_jon
Adventurer
if you want to look at mine, take pics and measurements to build your own, you can. No problem :sombrero:
reduce the size of course
awww c'mon i think having wings off the sides would be cooool:coffeedrink:
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
Here is my spare carrier I had added to my All Pro rear bumper by a local fab guy, Ironman (http://www.ironmanoffroad.com/). He used a Rockstomper hinge and he had the latches (one on each end). I like them better than the clamp-style ones. He can add a Hi-Lift and/or Jerry can mounts later.
I had my spare on the roof rack and hated it up there. I have AALs and I really don't feel anything "extra" back there now. It gets too wet where I go so there was no way I was crawling under to fetch a spare. The spare in the bed took up way too much room too.
I coated it with a POR-15 like Car Quest paint. It has a dull finish now.
Sorry for such a big pic.
I had my spare on the roof rack and hated it up there. I have AALs and I really don't feel anything "extra" back there now. It gets too wet where I go so there was no way I was crawling under to fetch a spare. The spare in the bed took up way too much room too.
I coated it with a POR-15 like Car Quest paint. It has a dull finish now.
Sorry for such a big pic.
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DEEZLPWR
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what kind of tires are on your yota? make model?
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
Kumho Road Venture MTs 32x11.50s. The quick rundown on them: I have had them for 3.5 years/30k. They have worn well but are getting replaced in the spring but not sure with what yet. Thinking of going AT. They did cup some on me due to me not rotating them enough but not bad. I would give them a "very good" all around performance with an "excellent" in mud. No chunking whatsoever on them either When I bought- $128 each, now-@$150.
That is just a POS BFG AT spare.
Back to the tire carrier thread . . . . .
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Well dang I dunno what to do! Like most of us who aren't wealthy or retired I find myself in a rut as what to do when it come to a rear tire carrier (RTC). 4X4Labs got back with me and quoted at $2100 + shipping with two swing outs (very cool) $750 due at signing and the remainder due in a month when the bumper was complete. Hmmm thats a tad over my budget and I might be tempted to get a Super Charger package if I was going to spend it. On the other hand Irbis comes in at $1300 + shipping with 1 swing out and upper side protection. Alas what to do?
Aaron
Aaron
ttora4runner
Expedition Leader
:Wow1::Wow1:
ttora4runner
Expedition Leader
xcmountain80 - Just saw this build of a CBI tire carrier for a 3rd Gen 4runner. They are jsut in beginning stages.
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141882
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141882