swing away tire carrier

[rustybronco]

Anybody got some pictures or ideas for a good stong pivot for a swing away tire carrier and jerry can rack? I've got some ideas, just wondering if somebody has seen something unique. Want to keep it simple but strong enough for a 38. Has to completely swing away from tailgate and not rattle.

 

[Caleb]

the most common is a trailer spindle...search for bbowski's, he has some detailed pics of it...

 

[rustybronco]

Originally posted by supergper
the most common is a trailer spindle

Hey, now that's what I like to hear, something interesting.

 

[tweakeyjeep]

Carl and Von from RockLogic4x4.com built my tire carrier and bumper and they used a Trailer spindle for my pivot. The only rattle I hear is my hi-lift which is mounted on it when the wing nuts come a little looser. The actual carrier may sway forward and back probably about 1/2" total. I only have a 31 on it right now (all I could afford) But Carl said it should hold alot more. (Can only fit a 35 because hi-lift holder would get in the way) I have sat on top of it and held me just fine. I suggest talking to them it was all Carl and Von's design and it looks friggen rad. I also asked them to put a little bit of an angle on it to give it that little unique look to it!

YJ Rear Pic

 

[BBowski82]

Yeah Von and Carl sell the whole hinge assembly. I attempted to build my own before I knew they had em. I headed down to the trailer supply and bought a spindle and bearing kit. Then I went looking for tube for the sleeve (good luck in Ogden)


Anyhow, I ended up getting just the outer hinge sleeve from Von and Carl. Works great.

check out this post
http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/showthread.php?threadid=2694