80 Series Factory Bumper Swing Out DIY Kits

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SUMMIT CRUISERS Jr

SUMMIT CRUISERS Jr

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Have you wanted a better way to store a tire on your rig without sacrificing precious interior cargo space or rear departure clearance? Unwilling to spend $1000+ for a heavy swing out bumper just to carry a larger spare tire?

Introducing the Summit Cruisers factory bumper swing out kit. This kit includes the parts and instructions you need to build a rear tire swing carrier for your vehicle while utilizing the OEM rear bumper.

DETAILS FOR LATEST V3 SWING OUT CAN BE FOUND IN POST 3

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Pros


Heavy duty 1 3/4" spindle with grease zerks
Gas strut assistance
No need to install auxiliary tail lights
Extremely robust and stable design
Lighter weight alternative to a heavy rear bumper
Less expensive alternative to a heavy steel bumper
The tire swing out is available for either side of the vehicle
Does not attach to the body of the vehicle like the oem style. Keeps body smooth and rust free.

General Information

For kits sold before January 2018, those are Version 1.

Kits sold from January 2018 to 2021 are Version 2.

Kits Sold 2024 onward are Version 3



These are built in batches and then modified for the side chosen once the deposit is paid. I do not build these to order. Once they are gone, I won't have any more available until I have time to build more.


As this is a kit, welding is required. All pieces to build the tire swing out are included along with a license plate extension bracket. Auxiliary bumper lights not included. The receiver relocation kit is not available. A latch plate that bolts into the pintle hitch mount will be included. Cooler/jerry can baskets are not available. Some tools/hardware are needed to finish this kit.


*This kit is designed around holding a 6 lug OEM 16x8 wheel with a 35x12.5" tire. It also works with the 17x7.5" FJ Cruiser/4Runner wheels with more backspacing.
 
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From now on, kits will be available in two forms.

The Traditional Kit

The first form is the “Traditional Kit”. It contains the new improvements but continues to hug the body like kits of the past. ***This kit does not allow for the mounting of a Hi-Lift jack, but the mounting hardware can be used in combination of a 1.5” wheel spacer in the future to allow the fitment of a Hi-Lift.


The Hi-Lift Kit
The second form is the “Hi-Lift Kit”. This kit allows a 48” hi lift to be mounted behind the swing out. Along with the updated components, it contains the pieces required to extend the tire far enough to accommodate the Hi-Lift.



New features on both versions include:

Full stainless hardware kit

Machined billet aluminum spindle cap thus being a more reusable long term solution.

A stronger and more durable gas strut. The new gas strut has beefier plastic ends than the previous Monroes, and it can easily be sourced as it is identical to the hood struts on a 100 Series Land Cruiser.


Please pm me to check for availability and confirm your details.


Pictures of the *NEW* Hi-Lift Kit

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Version 3 info (Swing outs produced/sold August 2024 onward)

It has been long time in the making, and after hundreds of hours of prep, set up, design, engineering, and prototyping, I am excited to announce that I am finally opening back up for orders for the Dialed 4WD Summit Cruisers Swing Out.

New for 2024 is a completely redesigned swing out.

Fully CAD designed, every single aspect of the original swing out has been thought about, analyzed, and improved while striving to retain the clean OEM+ aesthetics of the original. From mounting to the frame, overall weight, material choice, component choices, manufacturing, installation, packaging, shipping, and overall usage, I wanted this thing to be the best it could be and have scrapped several rounds of prototypes chasing improvements.

Below is a list of Pros and Cons:

  1. Complete bolt on design (no longer weld on) improves ease of installation
  2. This swingout is laser cut and CNC bent utilizing a balance of .188" and .250 steel saving weight were possible and maintaining strength where necessary. This swing out kitted out weighs about 20 pounds less than the previous version.
  3. Larger spindle and bearing housing with CNC machined caps standard
  4. Upgraded gas struts with all metal end caps and improved mounting points and hardware
  5. Modular bolt together design allowing flexibility in accessory mounting
  6. Available as a DIY weld together kit and fully welded bolt on option
  7. Includes installation instructions and bumper wing drilling guide for a nearly foolproof install
  8. Secondary spring loaded latch to allow for slam shut closing for final latching
  9. DESTACO latch with improved ergonomics
  10. Designed around a 35x12.5r17 tire and wheel combo
  11. Install times reduced by over 75%
  12. Replaceable press fit lug studs

Cons:

  1. Unfortunately, the price has gone up. There was no way around this, but I think the improvements are well worth it.

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*Preproduction version shown*

Pricing:

DIY Tire Swing Out Kit (requires welding) - $874.99 + shipping
Welded Tire Swing Out Kit (bare metal) - $1349.99 + shipping

DIY Bare Arm Kit - $699.99 + shipping
Welded Bare Arm Kit - $1049.99 + shipping

Lead times:

On this batch of swing outs, I'm estimating shipping within six (6) weeks from when I sell out swing outs and know how many passenger/driver side allocations to make. This could take two weeks, but at this time, I'm not sure. If anyone who places an order ever has a question on where things are at, please let me know.

Ordering:

To place an order, please DM me and I'll send you a form to fill out. A $500 non refundable paypal deposit is required to secure your place in this batch.

Please see below for a short video of the opening and closing operation of the swing out:

 
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For everyone who wasn't able to get in on the first batch, I have started a second batch. Let me know if you're interested to reserve your spot in this batch.
 
Next batch will be available towards the end of July or August.
 
I am interested in the next batch possibly but my spare will be a 285/75/16...is that doable with this kit?
 
Shanle929 said:
In for sure. What else is required to install, besides what's in the kit? When do we send the deposit?
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As it is a weld on kit, welding will be required. Along with a welder, basic metal working tools, like a cut off wheel with grinding wheel attachment along with a drill and tape measure etc.

I will update this thread when I am back in town (<2 weeks) and ready to take deposits. I like to have most of the basic work done before accepting deposits. Then from the time of placing a deposit to the time it's in your possession is roughly 10 days.
 
I am interested but am also wondering what kind of setup is used under the bumper panel? Is it angle iron or square tubing? How strong is the support in that short amount of space? I was at a local land cruiser shop and they showed me something similar and there were stress fractures in the metal where the spindle was welded in. As I am very interested and just want a little bit more information.
 
Factory Bumper Swing Out Build

It starts with a 1/4" plate that welds to the frame to help distribute the force of the swing out onto a larger footprint. Then a 3/16" 2x4" rectangle tube beaches off that flat plate and welds to the spindle sleeve.

It's extremely stout, and I've jumped up and down on the swing out arm while it was extended (albeit without the tire on) and there was no flex in the system.

Thanks for your interest and let me know if you have any more questions.

Garrett
 
Great alternative. Please let me know when They will be ready n where to send funds. Thanks
 
hesher said:
Any timeline on the new batch? Im ready for the deposit when you are!

Thanks!

Jason
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96landcrusher said:
Great alternative. Please let me know when They will be ready n where to send funds. Thanks
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I'm hoping to have most of the pieces together by August 11th. Then I am out of town until the 18th. If I can get most done by the 11th, I'll go ahead and order the remainder of the materials needed and hopefully be able have the kits ready for order soon after.
 
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