So, I built a rear bumper, or at least a start. You can see what I've got so far here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1871785&postcount=35
I built it so that I could add a tire carrier to it later. Now I want to start thinking about that portion and have a few ideas but wanted your guys' opinions and pointers.
I'm pretty sure I want the tire on the DS any downsides to this?
I'd like to mount other stuff too... my hi-lift, probably a basket for jerry cans or a cooler, maybe a CO2 tank mount, etc.
But I don't know if I should do one swingout that goes all the way across the bumper, one half or 3/4 size swingout, or two that are either equal or maybe a 3/4 length and a 1/4 length? I can see some of the pros and cons, but what do you guys think?
I don't want you to tell me what you like, give me a reason why.
Anything I didn't mention that you wish yours had or things to avoid? I want to learn from all your mistakes or pet peeves.
BTW, I will be building this myself with parts from IPOR or Slee, maybe a trailer spindle from northern tool.
Gentlemen, start your engines.......
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1871785&postcount=35
I built it so that I could add a tire carrier to it later. Now I want to start thinking about that portion and have a few ideas but wanted your guys' opinions and pointers.
I'm pretty sure I want the tire on the DS any downsides to this?
I'd like to mount other stuff too... my hi-lift, probably a basket for jerry cans or a cooler, maybe a CO2 tank mount, etc.
But I don't know if I should do one swingout that goes all the way across the bumper, one half or 3/4 size swingout, or two that are either equal or maybe a 3/4 length and a 1/4 length? I can see some of the pros and cons, but what do you guys think?
I don't want you to tell me what you like, give me a reason why.
Anything I didn't mention that you wish yours had or things to avoid? I want to learn from all your mistakes or pet peeves.
BTW, I will be building this myself with parts from IPOR or Slee, maybe a trailer spindle from northern tool.
Gentlemen, start your engines.......