swing out tire carrier - bumper

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Here is the unpainted swing out tire carrier/bumper I made for my jeep.  Mostly 3/16" square and rectangle steel tubing, with some 1/4" DOM for the hinge sleeve, 1/4" receiver tube, and 1/2" shackle hangers.This is my first try at linking over to a Flickr.com image.  If these don't show up, they are on flickr.com under James B Brauer (me).  Thanks for checking these out. - James B
Reply:Very cool, the second pic looks like you can carry other stuff - gas cans and such? Post pics when done too.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneVery cool, the second pic looks like you can carry other stuff - gas cans and such? Post pics when done too.
Reply:Looks good...what kind of hinge setup are you using?MM175 MIGCutmaster 38 PlasmaCraftsman 30gal compressor4x6 HF bandsaw1hp HF floor drill pressRyobi Cutoff SawAssorted grindersNot enough time
Reply:The hinge uses a piece of 1" round stock in the 1/4" wall 1-1/2" DOM tubing (1" ID).  The round is about a foot long.  There is a shorter piece that is turned down a little bit for an easier fit that works as a large latch pin on the other side.  The pin is center drilled with a piece of 1/4" rod welded in for a handle.
Reply:That's the beauty of welding.  Build it to suit your needs!  I'll bet you can't buy that set-up anywhere.  Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! I hope to build one of those in the future, I was wondering if you knew about these built hinges http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htmDanMy instructor said someone will catch on fire during class...He wasn't joking!!
Reply:Is this going on a CJ, YJ, TJ, or an XJ? In any case I do hope you have some serious springs in the rear because that thing has got to weigh a ton. I would also think that it will seriously affect your departure angle.Building a Jeep from the ground up as a graduation present for my kid. Build thread can be read at http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259306Mike
Reply:Originally Posted by xccelagatorNiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! I hope to build one of those in the future, I was wondering if you knew about these built hinges http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htmDan
Reply:Great Idea...But around here....You had just better not be covering up your licence plate... Thats a bad day......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Is that a starrett square in your picture?
Reply:Nice work, but what kind of springs do you have on your jeep?  I have several friends that are big time jeep guys, and I built two for a couple of them that didn't weight what that one would, and it sunk the rear end, especially with any kind of trailer hooked to it.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:The rear springs on my '97 TJ are for a 4" lift, and I have adjustable rear shocks to stiffen it up some.  If it sags too much back there I have some 1" spring spacers that should level it out.  I put some gussets and brackets where the bumper mounts to the frame to help take some of the load off the stock stamped mounting bar.  But, this thing is heavy, and sticks way out.  It is more for putting toys (skis, sleds, etc) and groceries back there in the wintertime than serious off-road.  There was enough stock left over after this project to make a simple inverted 'T' shaped tire carrier that I can lift with one hand and use for riding trails.  This smaller tire carrier uses the same 1" hinge and latch pins.  I just about finished it this weekend and will put up some pictures.Last edited by JamesBrauer66; 07-16-2007 at 06:05 PM.
Reply:Sounds good, now get back to work and get the finished pics posted! heheI'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Originally Posted by Hammack_WeldingSounds good, now get back to work and get the finished pics posted! hehe
Reply:That would be " Cool Hand Luke " with Paul Newman.Another great line from that movie:What we have here is a problem to comunicate.Nice looking bumper Jim.Clarke 130EN C25Lincoln 225 AC Stick(1968)Smith O/A RigHF 4X6 Red BandsawBlack & Decker Pro Chopsaw16 Speed Drill PressSpeedglas XL HelmetHarbor Freight Stuff
Reply:Here is what my Future Son-n-law built for my Jeep. http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/ga...=15623&userid= (double click on image to enlarge it)Qualified & experienced at welding scrap metal
Reply:great design on the tire carrier man!post when you have pics on the vehicle please!My Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Very nice.Sorry to bring it up, the way it is now, that step on the right looks like a knee ripper. Maybe you're not finished yet?Thanks for the post!
Reply:Nice fab work!!Ideas Without Action are Folly
Reply:Nice job.  Did you 6010 it?