Real world experience with FJ40 4Plus tire (only) carrier (2 Viewers)

[woytovich]

I'm looking at options for a simple rear tire carrier for my 40. I'm hoping to hear from people that are running the 4Plus carrier. I don't want a tire + cooler/jerry can carrier. I'll be running 35x12.50x17s on steel beadlocks (for size/weight info)

4PlusProducts | FJ40 | Tire Carriers | Tire Carrier

Passenger or driver side 40 seriers Land Cruiser tire carriers with tow/hitch reciever, chain loops, and recovery point.

www.4plusproducts.com

Pictures of it installed
Feedback on stability (does it rattle and/or squeak)?

Thanks all.
Mark

PS if you have some other brand single carrier that you like please post up as well.

 

[bhsdriller]

@wngrog puts them on a lot if not all of his builds

They're super solid carriers. Much better than stock

 

[wngrog]

It’s the best. Simple. Solid. 35’s fine. No squeaks.

I think I’ve installed 10 in 2 years

 

[woytovich]

It’s the best. Simple. Solid. 35’s fine. No squeaks.

I think I’ve installed 10 in 2 years

PERFECT.... thank you!

 

[1MOA]

worth every penny.
Well made but you better have a straight rear frame or you will spend a bit of time getting it to line up. It doesn't squeak rattle and opens and closes with 2 fingers.

 

[wngrog]

worth every penny.
Well made but you better have a straight rear frame or you will spend a bit of time getting it to line up. It doesn't squeak rattle and opens and closes with 2 fingers.

I have had a few with bent frames. I bolt the center down and use the 4Plus carrier and the 1/2” bolts to straighten it all up. It’s way way more stout than the Cruiser frame

 

[aging fleet]

I installed one over the winter, it's been great so far. No rattles or other noises and holds the 33" with no drama. Not a great photo of the carrier, but Nolen has you covered.

 

[1MOA]

I have had a few with bent frames. I bolt the center down and use the 4Plus carrier and the 1/2” bolts to straighten it all up. It’s way way more stout than the Cruiser frame

We had to cherry hammer the rear frame to get mine flat the bottom trim of the frame had twisted where it had been used to pull people out

 

[Bryant Harvey]

They are very solid.

 

[cims1970fj40]

I’ve thought about getting one but but I personally like the looks with the cooler carrier as well but man it’s so much more that add the full length of it.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Should have proof read that before posting

 

[SipLife]

Just installed one in @Cowboy45 rig. Just like everything else Dave builds, stout as hell.

 

[wngrog]

On the last one I installed I cut the passenger side bumperette to allow it to work with the 1/2 carrier.

 

[wngrog]

I’ve thought about getting one but but I personally like the looks with the cooler carrier as well but man it’s so much more that add the full length of it.

It’s 2x as much steel though. Also very nice

 

[cims1970fj40]

It’s 2x as much steel though. Also very nice

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Yes it’s very nice! I actually saved the photo of your friends blue one back on your thread months ago. The same one you posted above.

 

[woytovich]

On the last one I installed I cut the passenger side bumperette to allow it to work with the 1/2 carrier.

I'm thinking I want a bolt on receiver rather than a permanently mounted one. Dave is away until next week, I'm asking him about that modification.

Does it look like that would be a viable mod given the way the thing is constructed?

 

[cims1970fj40]

On the last one I installed I cut the passenger side bumperette to allow it to work with the 1/2 carrier.

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Good idea! That was one of my focus points on the tire carrier was having one bumperette. To me it just wasn’t that appealing. Do you have a different picture looking at it from behind please?

 

[wngrog]

Good idea! That was one of my focus points on the tire carrier was having one bumperette. To me it just wasn’t that appealing. Do you have a different picture looking at it from behind please?

 

[cims1970fj40]

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Thanks! That makes a huge difference.

 

[1MAC]

On the last one I installed I cut the passenger side bumperette to allow it to work with the 1/2 carrier.

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That's genius. Simple trick and now you can run both bumperettes for a much better look. I think I'm stealing this.