Swing-out tire carrier buildup!!

[p1michaud]

Nice work!

Here it is!!!!.....How i need to add my Hi lift jack mounts and paint it up!!!!

Very very nice. I'd like some better quality pictures of the finished product once you have the time. A custom bumper in on my list of things to do.
Good job.
Cheers:beer: ,
P

 

[PCRover]

Looks great! I wish I had the skills to make someting like that, maybe some day...

 

[HenryJ]

Nice rack!

 

[Ramdough]

I will second the :clapsmile

great work!

 

[Willman]

Last buildup!!

Time to make my Hi-Lift mounts!! I used a piece of 3/16 and drilled a 1/2 hole for the mounting bolt.

Then for the bottom mount...I did the same as above and also welded in the 3/8 bolt on the bottom to hold the lift in place.

I bolted it all up to get the right angle i wanted and tacked it into place. The top mount i took a small square piece and welded a 3/8 bolt on to it. This would go on the other side so it will fit just right into the lift channel so the bolt doesn't spin around.

The gate is done!! Time to get it all cleanedup and ready to paint. I used a flap dish to get it all smoothed out. Used some brake cleaner to get it all ready to paint. I used the same process for the bottom bumper as well. Heres a pic of it with one coat of primer....

Now time for the air test on the tank!! This took a while! I drilled and tapped an air fitting on the bumper. I fired up my compressor (Engo construstion compressor not my portable one) which was able to pump it with about 150 PSI. Then i took soap and water all around the bumper finding all the SMALL holes and marked it with a pen. Then dropped down the air pressure to nothing in the bumper so i can fix all the holes. I grinded down a little on the holes and fulled it full of weld. This process took my about 3 times to get it 100% sealed up with no air getting away!!!

Then i added a 1/2" solid round stop so the tire on the gate does not takeout my tail light...

Then i put some 3/8" bent solid round stock for the chains for my trailer to go.

:victory:

 

[Willman]

Final Pictures!!

Here they are!!!

I still need to mount my plate & light, CB wip, and get my onboard compressor all wired up to full that tank!!!....My plate is going to go between the toggle clamp and the lift for now until i add some jerry cans in the future. I also need to add my side protection as well in the future...That will happen in a few months when summer school is done!!! I am very happy with the final outcome!! Now it is time to trail test it and get my clean truck all dirty!!!! Thanks to everyone who posted up and give your thoughts and opinons!!! You guys rock!!!!!

 

[p1michaud]

Well done!

I still need to mount my plate & light, CB wip, and get my onboard compressor all wired up to full that tank!!!....My plate is going to go between the toggle clamp and the lift for now until i add some jerry cans in the future. I also need to add my side protection as well in the future...That will happen in a few months when summer school is done!!! I am very happy with the final outcome!! Now it is time to trail test it and get my clean truck all dirty!!!! Thanks to everyone who posted up and give your thoughts and opinons!!! You guys rock!!!!!

Very nice job. Your bumper came out nice. Thanks for the pictures and write up.
Cheers,
P

 

[Coachgeo]

Future addition

You might consider taking pressure off the hinge and add an extension (think shelf) off the actual bumper that sits just below the tire. Weld a big ******** nut in the bottom center of it. Make a plate to sit above this. It just floats there. Place a bolt up thru the nut so it presses agains the floating plate. Put a big C clip on the bolt so it can spin but not allow the bolt and floating plate to seperate.

Why? ok.... after you swing the tire carrier closed you crank up the bolt which pushes the floating plate upward agains the bottom of the tire and WALLLA.... the tire's weight is now supported by the plate . This means the weight of the tire, etc. is no longer on the hinge, but on the more sturdy bumper itself. Weld a cheap socket and wrench to the bolt head for easy use. Mount a clip to hold the socket wrench handle up against the bumper.

Hope that makes since.

 

[PCRover]

Excellent job and thanks for the pictures! It's posts like this that inspire me to take on more projects myself rather than just buying off the shelf.

 

[Willman]

Future addition

You might consider taking pressure off the hinge and add an extension (think shelf) off the actual bumper that sits just below the tire. Weld a big ******** nut in the bottom center of it. Make a plate to sit above this. It just floats there. Place a bolt up thru the nut so it presses agains the floating plate. Put a big C clip on the bolt so it can spin but not allow the bolt and floating plate to seperate.

Why? ok.... after you swing the tire carrier closed you crank up the bolt which pushes the floating plate upward agains the bottom of the tire and WALLLA.... the tire's weight is now supported by the plate . This means the weight of the tire, etc. is no longer on the hinge, but on the more sturdy bumper itself. Weld a cheap socket and wrench to the bolt head for easy use. Mount a clip to hold the socket wrench handle up against the bumper.

Hope that makes since.

Great Idea man!!!

I just trail tested it today!!! Like a dream!! Pictures coming soon!!! The hinge is very stout. Thanks for the idea..I think that would come in handy with a larger tire!!!

 

[Willman]

Trail pictures

So far so good!!! I love my new rear bumper!! Here is some trail pictures from a weekend or two ago......Enjoy!

The Best one for last!!! Mt. Rainier

 

[flyingwil]

Dude, way too cool! When are you going to start on mine? LOL

 

[Willman]

Dude, way too cool! When are you going to start on mine? LOL

I'm moving down to Utah this coming April!!!! I will have a lot more time on my hands plus have a HUGE shop to work in!!! We will have to talk!!!

 

[FlyingWen]

Awesome cool bumper. I love the swing out tire...!

Congrats on being a "New Dad"!

 

[3 DOGS]

If you do decide to start making these let me know...SERIOUSLY!!
You'll have to start figuring out pricing because I'm sure you'll get a lot of inquiries about making them.
You may have just started a money making business.
Very very very nice!!

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