Tire Carrier

[rock rash]

Tell me what you think about it. It needs a few changes. I think Im going to bring the side supports in a little more. I got a free version of AutoCAD 2007 through school and thought I would try it out. Thanks.

It is going to be on top of my bumper because the hitch is on the middle of the bumper, therefore I had to move it out away from the hatch a little.


Oh and please move this if you dont thin its hardcore enough...

 

[rock rash]

oh and the dimensions arent exact. I didnt have time to actually measure anything...its just the general design im presenting

 

[rock rash]

Heres one without the dimensions

 

[CanMan]

Looks good. I was thinking a similar design for my rig. Is it going to be centered, or off to one side? Also, what size tubing are you planning on using? Id go with 1/8", its just holding a tire afterall. If you want to go cheap, use wood.

Good design, post pictures when you done.

 

[rock rash]

Yeah i was going to use 2x2x1/8. Itll be centered, and ill eventually build a license plate holder for it.

 

[rock rash]

got a little more familiar with the program so here is a 3D

 

[erikwylie]

Just curious, I was planning on makeing one myself, but I am unsure of how to make the hinge? Any suggestions?

 

[rock rash]

i think you can order them. pm Frank Z to see where he got his from...

 

[erikwylie]

Sorry I have only been a member for a couple of days, who is he?

 

[rock rash]

his username is Frank Z...haha

http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=7644

here ya go!

 

[XJ_ranger]

man - 30.7536" on that measurement huh? Must be nice to have tools that can measure and cut that presice

 

[Ramsey]

man - 30.7536" on that measurement huh? Must be nice to have tools that can measure and cut that presice

your just jealous, newb

 

[rock rash]

man - 30.7536" on that measurement huh? Must be nice to have tools that can measure and cut that presice

like i said...i was just getting a basic design layed out...

 

[formatt]

I'd tilt the top back (at the same angle as the rear window) so the tire weight is centered on the vertical post instead of hanging out over the bumper.

 

[rock rash]

i was thinking about that, but im not sure what i want to do with that yet...

 

[Lincoln]

You're pivot point is going to mean more than anything else on your design. You either need a lot of seperation or a really stiff mount. I made one a few years ago and used 1" bore sealed roller bearings. That part held up well but entire end of the bumper flexes around when pulling and pushing on the tire. We had plans to go back and correct the problem but have never gotten it done.

BTW, just because you carried the measurments to the 4th decimal doesn't make this advanced fab.

 

[rock rash]

i said to move it wherever...hell it can go in pic if you want

 

[Rocketman]

Looks a lot like mine...

 

[Lincoln]

i said to move it wherever...hell it can go in pic if you want

If would hurry up and post some pics for those super acurate cuts, I wouldn't make fun of you.
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Who am I kidding, sure I would.

 

[XJ_ranger]

If would hurry up and post some pics for those super acurate cuts, I wouldn't make fun of you.
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Who am I kidding, sure I would.

id like to see the material in the CNC plasma table that he must have to make thoes cuts...