Rear Tire Carrier Build w/pics
I purchased a bumper from Slee without a rear tire carrier when he was running a real sweet deal on them over the winter. My intention from the beginning was to build my own rear swing out tire carrier to save $1000+ bucks. I have to say I have a ton of work ahead of me to even come close to the quality that Slee provides, but hey, a 1000 bucks is a 1000 bucks, plus this is going to be a fun project.
I will be ordering my spindle from 4x4 Labs as Slee no longer seems to sell his Spindle Kit. I will be cutting and bending the main 2x3 square tube at the marks seen in the picture to mirror the contour of the bumper. I also am using 2" tubing for the loop that will be the main support for the tire. I'm using 2" only because that is what I am using for my outriggers on my sliders....
I will keep this thread updated as progress is made on this project.
Zane
I purchased a bumper from Slee without a rear tire carrier when he was running a real sweet deal on them over the winter. My intention from the beginning was to build my own rear swing out tire carrier to save $1000+ bucks. I have to say I have a ton of work ahead of me to even come close to the quality that Slee provides, but hey, a 1000 bucks is a 1000 bucks, plus this is going to be a fun project.
I will be ordering my spindle from 4x4 Labs as Slee no longer seems to sell his Spindle Kit. I will be cutting and bending the main 2x3 square tube at the marks seen in the picture to mirror the contour of the bumper. I also am using 2" tubing for the loop that will be the main support for the tire. I'm using 2" only because that is what I am using for my outriggers on my sliders....
I will keep this thread updated as progress is made on this project.
Zane
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