4x4Labs bumper swingout rattle (2 Viewers)

[67cruiser]

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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What latch is this? and how has it worked for you?

 

[inkpot]

What latch is this? and how has it worked for you?

I reused the one that came with Luke's single swing kit. I also reused/relocated his anchor pin. I just welded it onto the cap of my 3 x 3 beam. Probably a Destaco? I set it really tight. Takes 2 hands to open.

 

[67cruiser]

I reused the one that came with Luke's single swing kit. I also reused/relocated his anchor pin. I just welded it onto the cap of my 3 x 3 beam. Probably a Destaco? I set it really tight. Takes 2 hands to open.

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Durable?

I'm looking at a 90 degree lesser pricey one on Amazon - but rated at almost 2000 lbs - I'm only running a 33 on it though

 

[inkpot]

Durable?

I'm looking at a 90 degree lesser pricey one on Amazon - but rated at almost 2000 lbs - I'm only running a 33 on it though

Mine sure is. I have wheeled it quite a lot with a 37 on it, I would recommend a name brand.

 

[Trusty Rusty]

You ever get this sorted out? Entirely the latch mechanism?

 

[Tonkaboy]

Corolla serpentine belt trial. Real few miles, unfinished strut-less bumper here, but no clanking with stock latch set to firm pull.

6-rib skid marks hopefully less visible on black epoxy roll-bar paint eventually.

 

[inkpot]

Might be hard to tell from the pic I posted, but my latch sits at a 45 degree angle pulling the swing arm both down onto a Rilson landing pad anforward against a 1.5" tall anchor welded onto the deck. Kinda tucks it both directions.