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  1. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    This part replicates the factory installed piece not present in NA 80 . With a understanding of bearing strength and load distribution a riv-nut will not hold a 50-65lb tire on a 40” arm when the swingout is open and not cause damage to the sheet metal. A small deflection caused by the metal...
  2. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Few more detailed pics. 8 layers of CF, 1 Kevlar Titanium plate bonded in with milled CF and epoxy.
  3. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Update😬 Version 1.5 of the mold for swingout brackets. Adding a second joint so it went from 2 piece mold to 4 piece. Made it super easy to remove part. Work in progress, parts now need a trimming. So I know some are going to ask, yes I will be going into producing these to sell, along with...
  4. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Yes I put it on. When you remove the interior trim you will see where the bolts are supposed to come through. Imop welding is not necessary. The only time weight/arm is applied is when the swingout is open.
  5. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Never weighed it, it has 4 nutserts in it and is quite a bit heavier as it wasn’t vacuum bagged so it’s resin rich. I’ll weigh it tonight for s***s and giggles
  6. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    First release, note to self, more parting agent🤦‍♂️ Not that weight is important on a cruiser, but…..
  7. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    My production bench
  8. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Other mold is completed, first mold being put to use. 2 layers carbon fibre and 6 layers bi-directional fibreglass cloth with WEST 105 epoxy. Cooking at 37 degrees C The second one, for the bottom support
  9. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    I just made arrangements to have a set of early flares for the winter that need repair so once they are repaired I shall make molds🍻
  10. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Hmmm, I enjoy fabricating things. My understanding is there are the early flares, FJ80 and all FZJ80 flares. So 2 different sets of flares, a total of 12 molds! I have access to a set of FJ80 flares and I have my flares. So you folks think there is a demand? But the ultimate question is how...
  11. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    So, I’ll answer before someone asks😬 If the production of the first parts yield a good result, and I get a good gauge of time and cost of part production I may be selling these if there is demand. I would like to put some out there to be tested in a more rigorous environment. That’s what I’m...
  12. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    So mold making time….this is the top bracket. It needs a bit of touching up but it came out great. I may go at the bottom bracket today, but I am needing a break from the polyester resin stink. I hate the s*** but it cures fast and is way cheaper than epoxy for this application plus the...
  13. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    So I was happy with V2.0’s fit
  14. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    So a continuation. I put 5500 miles on 80 this summer with mild off-roading. No I’ll effects on the 1/4 panels where it is bolted to. A local fella here, in NS, a member of our local Land Cruiser club, wanted some mounting brackets. This was my excuse to do a better job as I strive for...
  15. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    The 255’s prevent wandering and nibbling of the wheel on the highway. It had 275/70/16 and going to the 255’s was an amazing improvement. With the 255x4 it’s 1020 mm on the contact patch. 295x 4 it’s 1180 mm. 160 mm difference, a lot less rolling resistance = easier on everything IMOP...
  16. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Correct, used of course I lucked in at 300 Canadian, dirt cheap in US $$🤦‍♂️
  17. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    And it’s finished. About 5 days of work, but I’m an anal S.O.B🤦‍♂️ It’s a bit daunting as you have to drill 18 holes to mount everything. Check, double check and triple check. I have pretty competent fabrication skills, so anybody who doesn’t does not want to attempt this. I am considering...
  18. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    License plate carrier needed some love
  19. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    I did make a template for the fibreglass side pieces. The carbon fibre no. I may remove them in the fall and bring to work and get 3D scanned and see if they can be machined? 🤷‍♂️
  20. fjbj40

    OEM swing out tire carrier install

    Some final shots
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