Do you have a picture by chance?
It's getting pretty squished, might need to replace the rubber chunk soon.
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Do you have a picture by chance?
Silicone glue for the silicone pad.I can't get any glue to stay put. Maybe I need to try a more aggressive adhesive? What did you use?
I tried various things where the latch sits and didn't have much luck. I ended up bolting a piece of delrin on either side of the stop so that the ends of the swingarms are very slightly lifted when latched. Has worked great.
My 4x4labs swingouts rattle over bumps etc. Is this something that can be adjusted in some way or has anyone added a rubber bumper of some sort? The rattle is due to a ~1/16th gap between the swingout at the “strike plate.”
I don’t have a pic or video, but it’s the same issue as this:
There is no flex or ease of use in the latch as it locks. Its tough to open and my leg and foot must close. That pin however is loose.My 4x4 labs rear bumper would rattle and my slee rear also rattled.
I fixed the rattle on both by tightening the latch more. The latches should take some effort to close. Not hernia effort but a 10 year probably couldn't close mine.
I was not happy with Luke's single swing arrangement. My opinion was that it was too light for a 37" spare banging thru rocky trails forever. His bumper IS plenty stout. So I built my own version of a single swing. I made a 1/4" thick pad of delren for the loose end of the swing to park on. I have the latch adjusted so I can just barely open it, and it is dead quiet. Put a soft spacer in there that is thick enough to add a little preload to the swingThere is no flex or ease of use in the latch as it locks. Its tough to open and my leg and foot must close. That pin however is loose.
Pictures/measurements/more details? The rattle drives me crazy. Delta has this 100% figured out.I was not happy with Luke's single swing arrangement. My opinion was that it was too light for a 37" spare banging thru rocky trails forever. His bumper IS plenty stout. So I built my own version of a single swing. I made a 1/4" thick pad of delren for the loose end of the swing to park on. I have the latch adjusted so I can just barely open it, and it is dead quiet. Put a soft spacer in there that is thick enough to add a little preload to the swing
So does dissent.Pictures/measurements/more details? The rattle drives me crazy. Delta has this 100% figured out.
But he already has the Luke's. This is what I did. All from scratch. No plans or measurements. Notice there is a deck plate under the tire. It supports some weight and stability and it helps greatly in mount and dismount when your muddy 100 # tire is covered in cactus.So does dissent.
Impressive!! Good thoughtful solutions right there. The stability of that spare on bumpy roads is my only compliant and I run 35s. Can't imagine 37s.But he already has the Luke's. This is what I did. All from scratch. No plans or measurements. Notice there is a deck plate under the tire. It supports some weight and stability and it helps greatly in mount and dismount when your muddy 100 # tire is covered in cactus.
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I had the same issue with self adhesive rubber. I used JB weld and it has been good to go for over a year now.Bumping an old bumper thread here! How did you all affix the rubber pieces? All the self adhesive options so far have worked themselves off within a few days.
I like @cnorm5623 idea. Do you have a picture? Do you think any type of plastic will work?
My challenge is that mine is so tight not many people can open or close it other than me...AND it still rattles a bit.
Thanks!!!
How's the stability of your spare on trails? What size tire and do you run the 2nd swing?Drill and tap a hole. Used a rubber cushion with a metal washer that is recessed below the top. Works like a champ and is easily replaced when/if it wears out. View attachment 3030107
I just cut down some scap Delrin to size, then I kinda milled it down to almost the right thickness by using an X Y double axis clamp bolted onto drill press table. Used a belt sander for final thickness. Block is tapered on the approach side so arm does have to raise up about 0.020". I used 1/4 x 20 pan head bolts to secure it to the bumper. I countersank the heads just enough to clear.I had the same issue with self adhesive rubber. I used JB weld and it has been good to go for over a year now.
Smitty