bloodyWEST
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sorry to revive an old thread, but the search function is gold.
I'm preparing to build a swing-out tire carrier for my full size 97 ram. I'm looking forward to the design/layout part of it, and its accompanying creativity.
i need advice from people who have built/used multiple styles of hinges and latches. i am not going to use a single pivot, i want a high hinge and a low hinge(will make me feel better/more secure)
my first though was 2" poly bushings, like control arm burnings, but i assume they are too soft.
now i have my eyes on some barrel hinges like this http://www.hardwaresource.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3693
what is the best pin/retention style? thinking just a T pin, i see alot of people use the u-bolt/cam lock deals. is that a much better way?
i am imagining a piece of 1/4" plate bolted to the top of the bumper(through the factory bumper bracket holes) with a piece of 2x2 welded to that vertically, another piece of plate tying into the stake pocket. (plate would allow my camper shell to still fit)
the rack would hinge off that 2x2
sorry for the crude description
the pivot would block my tail light, i would have to incorporate a new one into the rack. i want it to be way to the right, so it can clear my pop up camper.
if i set the tire to the right far enough, i will be able to open the door on my skamper with out opening the tire rack
I'm preparing to build a swing-out tire carrier for my full size 97 ram. I'm looking forward to the design/layout part of it, and its accompanying creativity.
i need advice from people who have built/used multiple styles of hinges and latches. i am not going to use a single pivot, i want a high hinge and a low hinge(will make me feel better/more secure)
my first though was 2" poly bushings, like control arm burnings, but i assume they are too soft.
now i have my eyes on some barrel hinges like this http://www.hardwaresource.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3693
what is the best pin/retention style? thinking just a T pin, i see alot of people use the u-bolt/cam lock deals. is that a much better way?
i am imagining a piece of 1/4" plate bolted to the top of the bumper(through the factory bumper bracket holes) with a piece of 2x2 welded to that vertically, another piece of plate tying into the stake pocket. (plate would allow my camper shell to still fit)
the rack would hinge off that 2x2
sorry for the crude description
the pivot would block my tail light, i would have to incorporate a new one into the rack. i want it to be way to the right, so it can clear my pop up camper.
if i set the tire to the right far enough, i will be able to open the door on my skamper with out opening the tire rack
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