Bronco II tire carrier?

[manimal]

Just thought I'd toss this one out there. Usually I figure if something was easy it would've already been done, but you never know.

Anyone think about or tried mocking up a Bronco II tire carrier onto an Explorer? I don't have a BII any more so I can't try it out, but as I recall the hinges and latch plate were secured to the body internally with thin (1/8"?) steel plates.

If the geometry of the body is close enough, I don't see why it couldn't be installed on an Explorer. It probably wouldn't be great for large tires, but it would get the spare out from under and let you mount an antenna or acessory or two.

 

[little x]

You can do it if you beef up the body of the explorer where it's going to mount. A few guys have done it.

 

[manimal]

I guess I'll have to check out a few junkyard Broncos to see how the body was reinforced. Both of my BIIs I could stand on the carrier without it flexing.

Hopefully one of the guys that did it will respond...