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  1. roamingaz

    My swingout fuel can carrier build thread

    I finally was able to get more done on my swing outs. Up next , I am going to weld some gusset's on the pivot tubes and reinforce the frame area so I can jack up the truck with out any problems. Then sanding, paint, and a hole in the pivot for a hitch pin. I am also...
  2. roamingaz

    My swingout fuel can carrier build thread

    Ill take any input you have. I was going to mount the latches vertical.is there a certain way these need to be mounted ?
  3. roamingaz

    My swingout fuel can carrier build thread

    I will take the advise from the more experienced and I am adding gussets to the pivot tube.and to the support beam. I agree that vibration will crack my welds and having a fuel can fall off wouldn't be good.I am considering a tire carrier on one side and 1 or 2 fuel on the other. These...
  4. roamingaz

    My swingout fuel can carrier build thread

    I didn't get too much else done today on my carrier, I was going to use square tubing but it was a pain to get the angles I needed so I ordered 1 " round. Heres a pic. of how it all covers up with the bumper covers. I need to do some adjustment on the pass. side to be even. This is a close...
  5. roamingaz

    My swingout fuel can carrier build thread

    I was just thinking if I put the tubing in the beam and welded top and bottom it would stronger. I don't see a problem with lifting the truck from the beams. The frame is boxed and gusseted very well in the corner. I am doing this build on trial and error if it doesn't work I will start over. I...
  6. roamingaz

    My swingout fuel can carrier build thread

    I was going to use spindles with bearings, but they are about $50 each and since I am doing a holder on each side I decided the money could be spent elseware. These holders are only going to be for 1 fuel can on each side, so maybe 50-60 pounds max. I haven't decided how to latch them let, I...
  7. roamingaz

    My swingout fuel can carrier build thread

    My swingout fuel can carrier build up I wanted a swing out fuel can carrier that was soild, hold 2 Sceptor cans , and I wanted to keep my stock bumper. I have seen a lot of swing out carriers but they all hold a tire and 1 fuel can, I keep my spare on the roof rack and it works well for me.I...
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