Home made tire carrier build up thread...

[AxleIke]

I have been helping Mr Rezarf with his carrier, and i was partly the cause of going with the 3/16" steel. I think it IS plenty strong, and it it much easier to weld properly, which is where the parts would fail if they are going to fail. I checked this with both the folks down at the steel yard and my welding teacher, who has 30+ years in the fabrication business. Both said this would be more than enough for 200lbs.

My 4Runner's frame is only 3/16" thick, and it's been doing fine so far.

Rezarf is also spreading the weight over 4 3/8" brackets, and the swing arm will be supported by nylon buffers on the opposite end as the spindle and in the middle so less stress is placed on the spindle. He's also got some good friends who can help him weld this baby, so he'll be fine.

 

[cruzerman350]

any progress? i am interested to see yours. i got mine almost done and now i need to see how to mount hte latch. i took the stock one off an old tire carrier and cant figure out where to put it.

 

[REZARF]

No progress-

I have been working out some mooch details (welder), and I have a few options with generous guys on this board... just trying to line up a time to start burning this stuff in.

Pics to come as I get them.

Rezarf <><

 

[REZARF]

any progress? i am interested to see yours. i got mine almost done and now i need to see how to mount hte latch. i took the stock one off an old tire carrier and cant figure out where to put it.

QUOTE]

I dont know what year you are using for a latch, but you could weld a tab to the end of your swing arm that hung down as far as the bottom bumper tube and lock them up together that way. You just need to get the latch low enough on the swing arm to grab onto the bumper.

I think your carrier looks nice. I am jealous you got as far as you did in the time you did it in. I am notoriously slow.

Rezarf <><

 

[cruzerman350]

well in all honesty i had all teh materials already. i used a stick welder at my dads office and a mig at my house so i have all the tools. also this is all ive done for tha past few days. oh also a word of advice. before you put that spindle on (if you havent already) turn a few notches on it wiht a lathe. i had to use a grinder because i welded it on already. but the grooves willh odl the grease better and reduce friction because of less surface area. makes it alot nicer.

 

[Full_M3tal]

What Happend To The Cooler And Hi-Lift? By THe Way Nice Spindle

 

[REZARF]

well in all honesty i had all teh materials already. i used a stick welder at my dads office and a mig at my house so i have all the tools. also this is all ive done for tha past few days. oh also a word of advice. before you put that spindle on (if you havent already) turn a few notches on it wiht a lathe. i had to use a grinder because i welded it on already. but the grooves willh odl the grease better and reduce friction because of less surface area. makes it alot nicer.

I wont need any grooves, the spindle fit is excellent and the bronze bushings when you heat them up soak up oil and become inpregnated. I may put on a little anti-sieze for rust control but we will see once it is game time.

thanks for the tip.

Rezarf <><

 

[REZARF]

What Happend To The Cooler And Hi-Lift? By THe Way Nice Spindle

That is a different dudes final product. Mine is in pieces until I get it all stuck together with the hot stick. Mine is the smurf blue cruiser.

Thanks

Rezarf <><

 

[cardinal fang]

I think he was referring to Teflon bushing for the base of the spindle setup. I have to say that the steel just doesn't look strong enough to hold much of a tire. The one I am building for my 55 will have to hold a 35" MTR tire. The Slee spindle sure looks strong enough for my setup.

 

[AxleIke]

It is strong enough.

The entire assembly is going to get stiched up with a TIG and a guy who builds these things regularly.

Most other aftermarket bumpers are 3/16".

 

[REZARF]

Got a bit more done

Well, I got to work on the carrier a bit more last weekend.

I just want to give IanB a HUGE THANK YOU! For sticking this thing together for me. When I say I got some things done, I really mean IanB got a lot done for me!

Thanks Ian!

Here is Ian gettin' tiggie wit it!

 

[REZARF]

Here is where it is now...

 

[REZARF]

Here are some more detail shots of the hinge area and some of the welds...

I cannot say enough about the heavy duty factor of the IPOR hinge, I highly recommend them, no affiliation, just a simple well thought out design.

 

[REZARF]

Here are a few more pics, one is of the swing arm welded in and the hinge all finished. Another shot shows the penetration of the TIG welds, that junk burns nice and hot!

We had to file the welds on the inside of the sleeve to get the bushings to sit flush again. It came out sweet and it moves really nicely. Not too loose as to just swing wide open and yet not too stiff that it needs a really hard tug to swing out either.

 

[REZARF]

Here are a few of the latch area. It is a piece of the 3/8" angle with a piece of 3/4" x 3/8" thick bar stock welded to the area. My latch will attach to the front of the swing arm and reach 90 degrees toward the tab and then pull the swing arm closed.

 

[REZARF]

Sunday I hope to bend up the main tire carrier hoop and get it welded in place and attach the tire mount. That is if we get IanB axle cut and turned first. Then I hope to get the latch completely done. I will need to add a bit of steel to the end of the swing arm to clear the latch bracket and not have anything rub.

More pics to come as I (we ) get some more done.

Rezarf <><

 

[bustanutley]

looks good drew, ian, them tig welds are looking sweet, too bad is was all accessible from bench

 

[REZARF]

looks good drew, ian, them tig welds are looking sweet, too bad is was all accessible from bench

Not so Zach... here is Ian on an inverted dive...

 

[bustanutley]

LOL, what I PITA

 

[REZARF]

Zach you coming out for the cut and turn? I gotta figure out that bender

Rezarf <><