Tire Carrier Hinges - again

[G35Vortec454]

I am wondering what you guys suggest to use when making a swing out tire carrier to hold a 46" tire. I assume it weighs about 4k lbs. I know its kinda ridiculous. but I would feel alot more comfortable with a spare on my van. I am ordering the tires soon. I like the one towards the top of this page with the 2 hinges. kinda thinking something like that design. maybe with 1 inch bolts? or is there a better spindle out there that will be better? any input?

Did u mean 400 lbs?

 

[JPutnam]

it was an exaggeration. i really have no idea how much they weigh. but its a ton.

 

[G35Vortec454]

I have the Comp4x4 large spindle with the optional double-shear bracket and it holds 300lbs pretty well (two 150# 19.5 wheels/tire assemblies), even without the upper shear bracket. I have it designed so that the carrier latches onto the receiver hitch, so that the hinge supports the entire weight only when the carrier is swinging out.

Previously, I had the smaller spinde and it bent.

 

[Box Rocket]

Here's an inexpensive option that I decided to try out on my trailer. I got them from Northern Tool. Simple greasable bolt but with a couple hinges like I'm using it seems plenty strong with a dual shear setup on both hinges.

 

[Rattler]

Subscribed.

I need to redo mine since teh Rockstomper one doesn't take well to Michigan winters.

 

[Outback]

I believe this is the swing out spindle kit I will use.

http://www.comp4x4.com/Tire-Carrier-Hinge-Kit-with-Double-Shear-Bracket-HEAVY-DUTY.html

 

[Rattler]

My rockstomper hinge snapped over the weekend so the hunt begins.

 

[Outback]

Can anyone tell me where I can find a latch like this used in the Video? Im in the U.S. and my Internet MoJo seems to be lacking. I was able to find some on Alibaba but it requires a purchase of 200 units. maybe some of our Brothers in Austrailia can help me out?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9og6nZ1WrE

 

[norcal*PWRstroke]

used the comp4x4 heavy duty spindle and plug welded the spindle into the sleeve!

 

[Rattler]

I might just come up with something at work uing brass bushings instead of ball bearings. Michigan winters tend to hate that Comp 4x4 style spindle. It looks an awful lot like what my Rockstomper looked like before mounting it.

 

[norcal*PWRstroke]

I might just come up with something at work uing brass bushings instead of ball bearings. Michigan winters tend to hate that Comp 4x4 style spindle. It looks an awful lot like what my Rockstomper looked like before mounting it.

there spindle has no sleeve how did you attach it to your bumper?

 

[Rattler]

there spindle has no sleeve how did you attach it to your bumper?

This was the one I used. Now that I look at it it isn't all that similar. We built mine 6 years ago so I forgot what the hell it was originally like.

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm

Either way, getting away from a ball bearing spindle would be better for my application I would think. I am sure we can come up with something at work. It might even be something completely different.

 

[rockin kw]

has anyone used diy4x spindle kit comes with everything just build the mount and weld to the sleeve

 

[86tuning]

I'm using a spindle from summit machine. It's pretty sturdy with larger than normal bearings.

 

[Rattler]

I'm using a spindle from summit machine. It's pretty sturdy with larger than normal bearings. View attachment 192094View attachment 192095

That sucker looks pretty beefy!