Swing-out tire carrier buildup!!

[Willman]

More buildup!!!!!!!

I used 3/8 plate steel for the mounts and drilled a 9/16 hole for the 1/2 bolts. I had my vise sitting around my shop and no where to put it...So i placed it on a sawhorse which worked out very well for misc. cutting and grinding.

Welding on the piece of L metal to the mount to add more beef to the pile!!

Now it was time to place the mounts on and tac on the bumper in place

After that...pulled it off and welded it all up

My good friend came to dust-off has great welding skills and helped out in the mounting process....This was a two person job getting it all plum!!!!!

Added 3/8 gisits to both inside mounts...

Then we put it back on the truck to work on the tire carrier.....The bumper fitted like a glove!!!!! Using my cardboard cut-out...I layed-out where my 1 3/4" tube should go to support the tire.....

I am very proud of this fish mouth!!!!! Not to bad with a drill motor w/ a hole saw!!!!!

 

[OldSven]

So is it mounted up yet???

 

[Willman]

More.......

It was getting late..(2 am)...so we called it a night! Here is what we got done!!!

The hinge works VERY well!!!! So far i am very pleased with it....

A lot to do.....
-make mount for tire
-add D ring tabs that weld on both sides of bumper..
-toggle clamp
-swing-out stop plates on both ends......and the list keeps going!!!

 

[OldSven]

A few more hours and it will be done. We'll go see how it holds up on the trail next weekend.

 

[flyingwil]

A few more hours and it will be done. We'll go see how it holds up on the trail next weekend.

Wow your pretty optimistic on this build up! At this rate it'll be on there in about 7 more weeks! lol:shakin:

 

[Willman]

Both you guys are always welcome to come help out!!!! (Flyingwil,Oldsven)....................lol...............
:ar15: --------------------------- :shakin:

This will be me at Lake Powell in week and a half!!!!.....How do you like em apples?????
:suning:

 

[OldSven]

Well that adds up to 8 1/2 weeks to go:sport_box If you want me to come over Friday night and help you finish it, let me know. That will free you up to go to Rieter Saturday morning.

 

[Willman]

Well that adds up to 8 1/2 weeks to go:sport_box If you want me to come over Friday night and help you finish it, let me know. That will free you up to go to Rieter Saturday morning.

Thats going to be one long night!!!!! :smileeek:

(Oldsven-Laptop works great, anywhere in the house!!!!!!)

 

[OldSven]

Let's get the bottom part done first. Get the d-ring mounts welded, get the toggle switch on, and paint it. The tire part can be done separte. we will just get the main part taken care of Friday. Just get all the part's ready to go and get as far as you can this week. I'm going to see who all I can round up for Saturday. I would like to head up Issabell and hopefully the Index wall. It will be a good day to put the sliders to use.

 

[Willman]

Hey Flyingwill........Oldsven is coming......Are going to make the trip up from AZ to help out and do a little wheeling after??????...................lol

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Check out this kewl bumper I found over at Yotatech this morning.

I like the recessed lighting and receiver......and the tow points.

I think you still have time to do some lighting there Willman! .....:ylsmoke:

 

[Willman]

Nice find ScenicWonderRunner!!!! Still thinking about the lighting thing...The air tank idea has made things a little harder......but will pay off with the saved space under the bed.....After i get my D-rings in......recessed lighting isn't a bad idea!!!!...Down the road i need to add rock lights.....and the list goes on........

 

[OverlandZJ]

I'v been meaning to post my compliments Willman, solid work! :victory:

Too bad your located on the wrong coast...i'd have you build me a new swingaway configuration.

 

[Willman]

I'v been meaning to post my compliments Willman, solid work! :victory:

Too bad your located on the wrong coast...i'd have you build me a new swingaway configuration.

Thanks man!!! Maybe someday you might move over here were the grass is greener!!!!...Thats if you don't mind the rain!!! ......lol

 

[Willman]

D-rings.....

I got a piece of 1/2" plate steel......Drilled a 7/8" hole for my 3/4 shackles..Boy did these babies turn out great!!! Heres some pic.....

Got the torch out and went to town.....Preheated the steel ........she cutted like butter!!! For max. strenght...Due to the tube...I wanted to pull on both sides of the tube walls instead of just welding on a tab....Thats why they look like a key....

layed out the spot for the D-rings and torched out on both sides.......Then i took a die grinder to reach inside to hole to clean it up a touch.....

Before i welded them in.....Took my shopvac and got all the welding/cutting slag out from inside the bumper. I taped a piece of 1/2"x3' tube to the hose to reach all the way to the bottom....Getting ready for the Air tank!!!!!

Cleaned up all the edges........ready to weld them in....

heres the final product!!!!! Not to bad!!!!......having a bench grinder really helps.....If you don't have one already....put it on your tool list!!!!! It's great to have around!!!