Swing away tire carrier dimensions

[TOM R]

Since im building my brush guard and have some time lol

Anyone got dimensions for the swinq away tire carrier that bolts to the airlift bumper and lowers the tire to the ground

 

[TOBASH]

About 6-10 months ago someone made one from scratch [EDIT- 2019 LOL]. It was posted in the "What Have You Done Lately" forum, IIRC.

He got several compliments.

Maybe start there?

[EDIT] Post #4048, posted by Andyrv6av8r

 

[Crapgame]

Tom R there are at least 3 different lowerable spare tire carriers that bolt to the Airlift Bumpers. The RICO Rhino uses a ratchetting dual-threaded LH and RH rod to lower the wheel assy; the two generations of Ibistek uses a hand crank geared cable/strap winch to lower the wheel assy, 1st Gen is welded square tubing the 2nd Gen is welded laser cut steel plate construction.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Here's mine.

 

[TOM R]

Probably do the rico pictured above, the one with the hand cranks probably super easy too

 

[TOM R]

Here's mine.
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Looks nice do u have dimensions

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Looks nice do u have dimensions

I will draw up a sketch and give you dimensions and links for the hinge and screw jack.

 

[TOBASH]

I will draw up a sketch and give you dimensions and links for the hinge and screw jack.

Maybe post that as a sticky?

I think this and the Luverne Home made stuff is pretty awesome.

Mods, maybe a "Home Made Items" sticky for those things that are highly sought after and can also be fabricated?

 

[TOM R]

Maybe post that as a sticky?

I think this and the Luverne Home made stuff is pretty awesome.

Mods, maybe a "Home Made Items" sticky for those things that are highly sought after and can also be fabricated?

Thanks all for responses, looking forward to this

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Here's a quick dimension sketch. I have several other photos to post if I can get my emails to go through.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Screw jack

Amazon.com : RanchEx 102846 Ratchet Jack - Heavy Duty With ACME Threads And Grease Zikrs 1-1/4" - Red : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : RanchEx 102846 Ratchet Jack - Heavy Duty With ACME Threads And Grease Zikrs 1-1/4" - Red : Patio, Lawn & Garden

smile.amazon.com

Hinge

Amazon.com

 

[TOM R]

Nice, so with the hinge and the turnbuckle and steel its probably less than $150 project

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Nice, so with the hinge and the turnbuckle and steel its probably less than $150 project

Yep. I helped a buddy make one just like it in a couple of days.

 

[TOM R]

This and the brush guard is why i cant bring myself to spend what resellers want, but i guess not everyone can fab steel

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

This and the brush guard is why i cant bring myself to spend what resellers want, but i guess not everyone can fab steel

I made a sweet looking light bar too CHEAP.

 

[donquijote]

Great sketch and plan to make a few as well. What are the bolt sizes you used?

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[Andyrv6av8r]

Great sketch and plan to make a few as well. What are the bolt sizes you used?

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1/2 inch, grade 8.

A couple of more pictures.

 

[TOBASH]

I made a sweet looking light bar too CHEAP.
View attachment 797052

Can you build me an M1083 just like the one you built? PLEEEEEEEASE

 

[TOM R]

Hows tyat led mounted to rear bumper

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Hows tyat led mounted to rear bumper

With the bracket that came with it; through the top of the bumper.