Swing away tire carrier dimensions

[TOM R]

I made a sweet looking light bar too CHEAP.
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Dimensions please lol

 

[ATNC325]

Thanks for posting this up!! You inspired me to build one myself off your plans!! Worked like a charm, was even able to modify the plans some so the tire sits higher in the closed position from the factor setup so I can clear my surge brake on my m103a2 trailer. Also was into the whole project for probably less than $300....which is way cheaper than piecing all the parts together off ebay.

 

[TOM R]

That looks great, I figured that what it will cost me also just haven't got to it, far cry from the 1200+ shipping guys ask for them lol

 

[ATNC325]

That looks great, I figured that what it will cost me also just haven't got to it, far cry from the 1200+ shipping guys ask for them lol

100% agreed

I believe the most costly component I bought was this the hinge

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Well worth it IMHO, used same one for other jeep tire carriers I previously built. I liked this one cause the length of the shaft allowed me to hole saw drill straight through the c-channel and weld basically in 4 areas.....top/bottom and top/bottom where it comes through both sides of the C-channel therefore I didn't add the gussets to the shaft (albeit all cause I'm just lazy though, it definitely would have added strength)

Grabbed the rachet jack from tractor supply for $50. About $50 from eBay for the bumper rest bracket (again was just lazy and didn't want to build that and figured I could use that as a guide or template on how the rest of the carrier should be laid out. And I think I spent about $80 at the local metal supply yard. Was happy cause they even flame cut me the circle for the wheel mount.

So if you have a welder, chop saw/angle grinder and drill you are set!!

Again I owe Andyrv6av8r a steak dinner and some

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

100% agreed

I believe the most costly component I bought was this the hinge

Amazon.com

Well worth it IMHO, used same one for other jeep tire carriers I previously built. I liked this one cause the length of the shaft allowed me to hole saw drill straight through the c-channel and weld basically in 4 areas.....top/bottom and top/bottom where it comes through both sides of the C-channel therefore I didn't add the gussets to the shaft (albeit all cause I'm just lazy though, it definitely would have added strength)

Grabbed the rachet jack from tractor supply for $50. About $50 from eBay for the bumper rest bracket (again was just lazy and didn't want to build that and figured I could use that as a guide or template on how the rest of the carrier should be laid out. And I think I spent about $80 at the local metal supply yard. Was happy cause they even flame cut me the circle for the wheel mount.

So if you have a welder, chop saw/angle grinder and drill you are set!!

Again I owe Andyrv6av8r a steak dinner and some

It looks great! If it wasn't such a long drive, I'd take you up on that steak and beer!

 

[ATNC325]

It looks great! If it wasn't such a long drive, I'd take you up on that steak and beer!

I'm originally from Charlotte....next time I'm in town I'll have to hit you up

 

[thoner7]

Here's a quick dimension sketch. I have several other photos to post if I can get my emails to go through.
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This is awesome, thank you! I had the same idea, these dimensions will be a huge help.

How much spare length do you have on your ratchet? The 8-9” throw made me wonder

Do you recall what this angle was?

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

This is awesome, thank you! I had the same idea, these dimensions will be a huge help.

How much spare length do you have on your ratchet? The 8-9” throw made me wonder

Do you recall what this angle was?

The 9" right triangle will give you the angle. I basically just centered the tire on the tailgate and it came out fine. There's plenty of room on the screw jack, even if you're on a hill.

 

[OBX]

This is awesome, thank you! I had the same idea, these dimensions will be a huge help.

How much spare length do you have on your ratchet? The 8-9” throw made me wonder

Do you recall what this angle was?

The complete ratchet assembly is available at Tractor Supply.

 

[thoner7]

The 9" right triangle will give you the angle. I basically just centered the tire on the tailgate and it came out fine. There's plenty of room on the screw jack, even if you're on a hill.

Ahh duh I didn’t notice that 21” mark.

So did you get your measurements from the OEM carrier?

Where did you find C channel like that? I’ve only ever seen it with this profile:https://www.metalsdepot.com/assets/files/Catalog_Photos/MetalsDepot-channel.jpg


I like how yours keeps the tire tucked in tight to the tailgate. I was going to do my best with that also. Great job.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Ahh duh I didn’t notice that 21” mark.

So did you get your measurements from the OEM carrier?

Where did you find C channel like that? I’ve only ever seen it with this profile:https://www.metalsdepot.com/assets/files/Catalog_Photos/MetalsDepot-channel.jpg


I like how yours keeps the tire tucked in tight to the tailgate. I was going to do my best with that also. Great job.

It's just a piece of regular 6" C channel like your drawing. I didn't have a tire carrier to measure from either; I looked at photos and just measured what I had and made it work.