DIY spare tire carrier....

[JESSE A]

I have seen a few Full hinge kits but i was looking for more options, links and weather you liked how it worked or not.

thanks

 

[Frank Z]

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=917078

 

[JESSE A]

Anyone else?

 

[originalxj]

I've used both these items for years.

For the clamp end -

http://www.reidsupply.com/detail.aspx?R=TC-344-SS&ST=latch clamp

For the hinge end -

http://www.atozfabrication.com/cata...7.html?zenid=f28d759bffb11abf13584b17940816c0

I recommend 3/16" wall thickness on the carrier. Good Luck.

 

[JESSE A]

thanks for the help

 

[OverlandZJ]

I'm researching this too, probably settle on this spindle. It has the highest weight rating i'v found, 3500lb compared to the typical 2000lb spindles i'v read about shearing.

http://www.4x4labs.com/fabricationproducts.shtml


If you go with a typical pull clamp style latch get one with the safety lock and a higher rating. I'm not sure what i'll use as a rest/latch.

Also think i want to incorporate lock to hold it open.

 

[JESSE A]

That spindle looks really nice but kinda expensive

 

[Jess]

I am in the process of building one now....trying to build it cheap but functional. I got a hub from a go-cart for the hinge and put in on a piece of all thread. It looks like the all thread in not going to be strong enough to hold the weight, but I am trying to re-enforce it.

Long story made short---get the good parts in the first place. I have put alot of hours into what I'm doing and I'm still not sure its going to work but I'm already so far in I can't give up.