My Swingout Tire carrier

[dkchrist]

Alright this is version 3.0.

2.0 had D-ring mounts added and 3/8 frame mounts.

1.0 we just won't discuss that it goes in the scrap along with this stuff

so here is...

The poor ranger all taken aparts

Then I started the with the old bumper which was a piece of 6 inch C-channel and started to gusset and remake the hinge.

One gusset

Two gusset

The Hinge

The reciever added and the finished main bumper

A close up of the new latch

Finally the new un mounted bumper (frame mounts need a little tweaking after welding)

On to prep tomorrow, for some powder coating fun. Also need to add a couple tabs for rock lights.

 

[burtonbrd138]

that thing looks sweet. You are going to have alot of fans with this.

 

[rileyrs]

looks good!

 

[dkchrist]

Thanks guys, the 33" spare didn't really fit underneath so I figured I need a project.

 

[Brian1]

Why didnt you add the receiver hitch to the middle of the bumper instead of welding the whole hitch to the bottom which gives less ground clearence?

I like the Flatfender and vintage Miller!

 

[gmanpaint]

I'm Jealous! Keeping an eye on this. Deff wanting to see it powder coated, installed and the high lift attached.

 

[Turdle]

Oh I want!

 

[crazyflights]

Lookin good, cant wait to start on my own. You have pretty sweet Ranger!

 

[dkchrist]

I dont like reciever in the middle as it renders unusable for a trailer. I have gain about 4 inches since I siamesed the receiver to the bumper.

Also, I think the RCD Shackles will drag first.

48 Willys and a Miller older than me but welds great

 

[dkchrist]

Finished (minus powdercoat )

The stops

The Finished Latch

Prep for Powder coat

Added a couple of extras

Rock Light Tabs

The HighLift Mount

 

[gmanpaint]

Looks nice, what powder is going on it?

 

[dkchrist]

I am not sure yet, I may end up colormatching with what Eric used on his mounty since my truck is the same color.

 

[RockRanger]

How is the hinge made? Is it metal on metal or is there a bushing or bearing inside?

Not a fan of the hilift mount but you did a nice job on the whole thing.

 

[dkchrist]

The Highlift mount was quick and cheap it work but it could be better, I know. If there are any pictures to guide my way by all means please.

The hinge is metal on metal but there is a for a grease zerk. Worked like that for 3 years now w/ regular greasing.

I think the powder coat will be a blue very close to the color of the truck

 

[RockRanger]

If I had good ideas on a highlift mount I would build a mount and have my lift in my truck instead of the garage. They are a pain to mount. I think Brian1 has his mounted on a swingout. Might try checking his buildup. The big issue I see with yours is it getting cought on low hanging tree branches. Also I have seen jeepers and others that mount the hilift on the bumper as the outer most point hit it on rocks and bend them.

 

[railman]

just a quick observation as far as the high-lift is concerned...

why not mount it horizontal on the back side of the swingout by welding a couple bolts to the arm?

in your pictures looks to be enough clearance for it

l8r, John

 

[Fabbed4d88]

Nice fabb work!

 

[dkchrist]

just a quick observation as far as the high-lift is concerned...

why not mount it horizontal on the back side of the swingout by welding a couple bolts to the arm?

in your pictures looks to be enough clearance for it

l8r, John

Looks like I might have some more work to do

 

[techieman33]

Looks like I might have some more work to do

better hurry up only have a couple day to do it

 

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