Custom Rear bumper, which is better one swing or two swings to carry tire and fuel

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Personally I prefer side by side with the neck facing back (opposite the direction of travel). Really easy to fill and refueling is done with a siphon hose so the cans seldom need to be dismounted.

I like this idea the best. My old back ain't what it use to be.

 

[tommudd]

Good choice. Don't over build it. Look at metal thickness that the pro fabricators use, and emulate them. Your biggest problem will be weight.
I mounted the tire behind the driver, so when I shoulder check I can see over the into the far corner, for maneuvering and clearance. So cans on
the passenger side.

Yes best place for spare is behind the driver, first one I had was on passenger side, huge PITA to see around, all rest were drivers side

 

[knoxswift]

I have 2. And still always seem to be short on storage space. LOL!

 

[Regcabguy]

Here is a dual swing out build with rectangle tube.

Here is the build thread.
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/44-fabrication-tools-equipment/304570-rodans-rear-bumper-build.html

Becareful about restricting vision of taillights.

A Bronco is on my bucket list. Nice rack.

 

[bob280zx]

Here is a dual swing out build with rectangle tube.

Here is the build thread.
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/44-fabrication-tools-equipment/304570-rodans-rear-bumper-build.html

Be careful about restricting vision of taillights.

That's a nice piece of work! Did you use the standard 1 1/4 Comp4x4 spindle or the heavy 1 3/4?

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Thanks, but that is not my build, but one I am going to clone mounting the tire on drivers side. For me I see no reason to use the smaller spindle unless vehicle is smaller with small size wheel and tire combo. 1-3/4'' and sleep good going down the highway knowing my tire will not fall off.

 

[bijanjames]

Dual Swing and wrap around bumper. A big advantage of a dual swing is weight distribution.

 

[Stryder106]

Here is my dual swing out that we made. 1.75" tube and 1000# spindles.

 

[El Gordo]

build a single swing that folds in the middle. saves on space needed to open, like at the supermarket or whatever. I know a guy who built one on another forum, I'll post pics when I can find them.

 

[El Gordo]

found an in-process pic

and a finished pic

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

I have to say that is one of the first ones hinged in the middle. I like the idea, but wouldn't it take the same space as a dual swing out?

 

[El Gordo]

Here's a better pic of it folded. It stows normally, and folds as needed.

 

[scsawman]

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Dual Swing and wrap around bumper. A big advantage of a dual swing is weight distribution.

Is this a hefty fab rear bumper?