JDM Wheel Carrier - Help With Part Numbers

[Greg_B]

yeah its pretty solid man!

Yeah here are some pics, its running a Chev 308 from a Holden Commodore
Wheel Carrier-1832 by Shane, on Flickr
Wheel Carrier-1850 by Shane, on Flickr

Sorry for the 7* series intrusion on an 8* series thread...this needs a thread in the 7* series section.

Is the rear window and metal all custom or cut out of a truck and grafted into place?

Thanks
gb

 

[Gorilla]

Sorry for the 7* series intrusion on an 8* series thread...this needs a thread in the 7* series section.

Is the rear window and metal all custom or cut out of a truck and grafted into place?

Thanks
gb

And there you go, didnt even know @Alex gee had a thread on here lol!

The new FJ 73 Build

 

[Gorilla]

Just an update, I installed the offset number plate yesterday. Pretty simple install. The plug for the numbe rplates lights are the same, but I also had to relocate my Reverse Camera.
Before:
20171021_142347 by Shane, on Flickr
20171021_142353 by Shane, on Flickr
This badge has to go
20171021_142533 by Shane, on Flickr
That glue is a PIA
20171022_112739 by Shane, on Flickr
Tailgate Trim comes off and the left and middle access point covers removed
20171022_112746 by Shane, on Flickr
Put the camera to the left of the unit
20171022_124711 by Shane, on Flickr
Cabling for the Lights and camera
20171022_124711 by Shane, on Flickr
Done!
20171022_130748 by Shane, on Flickr
Reverse Camera position was perfect and it was just a guess too!!
20171022_130935 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[aznxfactor]

Hey does the license relocation have lighting? Possible ticket for that here in Texas.

 

[aznxfactor]

I bought one from a murder and wanted to be sure...

 

[ThaiCruiser]

I bought one from a murder and wanted to be sure...

Hey does the license relocation have lighting? Possible ticket for that here in Texas.

Yes, there are two small bulbs to light up your plate. No worries!

 

[jurassic cruiser]

Just FYI the stock tailgate on the 80 series that comes with the swing out has extra welds Inside that make it stronger to support the latch fully. I tried to install a tailgate storage compartment this is how I found out

 

[ThaiCruiser]

Just FYI the stock tailgate on the 80 series that comes with the swing out has extra welds Inside that make it stronger to support the latch fully. I tried to install a tailgate storage compartment this is how I found out

Is it possible to take some pics and post them on here? That would be helpful!

 

[IanB]

Just FYI the stock tailgate on the 80 series that comes with the swing out has extra welds Inside that make it stronger to support the latch fully. I tried to install a tailgate storage compartment this is how I found out

I've heard this before as well, but pics would really help know what is in there. Would you say the rear-tire-carrier tailgate is not worth it for the tailgate storage, or is there still some decent room in there? I know the profile is a lot shallower where the latch is attached as well compared to the regular tailgate, but not really sure how much room is still available.

 

[Pula]

For any Mud member in the USA, that wants one of these, you can buy the complete set up from CRUISERPARTS.COM.

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Spare Tire Carrier Body Mounted Style
$799.00

Non USA Rare style spare tire carrier.
Mounts to corner of body. Includes latches, hinges and needed parts.
Requires professional installation.

• Shipping Weight: 75lbs
• Manufactured by: *CruiserParts*

Could you please post the link of the exact item location? Having difficulties of finding it. Thanks.

 

[Rifleman]

Could you please post the link of the exact item location? Having difficulties of finding it. Thanks.

That factory tire carrier was never installed on any Land Cruisers delivered new to the U.S. market.

Since the last 80 series was produced in 2008 under lic. in Venezuela.

Which was the only country still producing the vehicles after production ended in Japan in 1997.

Once the production line stops, soon afterwords suppliers stop receiving orders to make replacement parts.

So once existing inventory in Toyota's spare parts supply chain is exhausted, that part will become NLA.

Since i wrote that post almost 4 years ago, I'm thinking that if you can't locate it on that web site, that part may now be NLA from Toyota as a new part.

Seeing as you live in Australia, and that was a market where that style tire carrier was delivered, I'd look for a used one in a local wrecking yard.

 

[Pula]

That factory tire carrier was never installed on any Land Cruisers delivered new to the U.S. market.

Since the last 80 series was produced in 2008 under lic. in Venezuela.

Which was the only country still producing the vehicles after production ended in Japan in 1997.

Once the production line stops, soon afterwords suppliers stop receiving orders to make replacement parts.

So once existing inventory in Toyota's spare parts supply chain is exhausted, that part will become NLA.

Since i wrote that post almost 4 years ago, I'm thinking that if you can't locate it on that web site, that part may now be NLA from Toyota as a new part.

Seeing as you live in Australia, and that was a market where that style tire was delivered, I'd look for a used one in a local wrecking yard.

Thank you so much for your support. Highly appreciate!

 

[jonahhady]

Man, I really want to do this for my cruiser. Anyone have a plug that can help me source these parts?

 

[Will Van]

Do you think you could hang a 37” tire from the OEM carrier setup?

 

[ThaiCruiser]

Do you think you could hang a 37” tire from the OEM carrier setup?

The biggest I've seen is 35" but with some extra reinforcement, I don't see why not. The visibility, or lack thereof, though....

 

[Will Van]

The biggest I've seen is 35" but with some extra reinforcement, I don't see why not. The visibility, or lack thereof, though....

I resigned to aftermarket options. They're beefier anyway.

 

[fjbj40]

I fabricate the required brackets to mount the OEM swingout
3rd pic is lower
5th is upper

 

[Will Van]

I fabricate the required brackets to mount the OEM swingout

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Nice work!!!

 

[fjbj40]

Nice work!!!

I’m currently working on V3, trying to improve to sell.

New ones are carbon fibre and a titanium backing plate for the nutserts

OEM swing out tire carrier install

I have it in my build thread but I figured I would create a dedicated thread to show the way I did it. I hear lots of people say they want it but because you can’t easily get the inner bracing/mounting brackets they won’t do it. I decided to go composite with my brackets. I used a combination...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[NewMexicoCruiser]

Finally fitted the JDM Wheel carrier today!
Parts needed:
The wheel Carrier - 51903-60082
Wheel Stopper - 51905-60010
Striker - 51099-60011
Number plate re-locator - 76801-60010 (Not pictured or installed, I forgot it! LoL)
Bracing for D Pillar - 51909-60010
Wheel Carrier-1826 by Shane, on Flickr

The two braces you can fit by removing the right hand tail light and the trims inside
Wheel Carrier-1828 by Shane, on Flickr
The Blue thing is my 25L water bladder
Wheel Carrier-1840 by Shane, on Flickr

Mocked the carrier on to mark out the holes:
Wheel Carrier-1835 by Shane, on Flickr
Wheel Carrier-1836 by Shane, on Flickr

Bottom Brace is easy enough to get in
Wheel Carrier-1838 by Shane, on Flickr

The top however was a PIA, and what we did was trim it a bit for it to slide into place.
This is as far it would go, before trimming it
Wheel Carrier-1839 by Shane, on Flickr
This is what we trimmed off
Wheel Carrier-1844 by Shane, on Flickr

Once the two braces were in, they lined up perfectly to the holes we made, bolted the carrier up and even before welding was very study!
Wheel Carrier-1837 by Shane, on Flickr

Tightened everything up and then welded the brackets, bottom was easy..
Wheel Carrier-1855 by Shane, on Flickr

Hi, Im working on a JDM Cruiser myself. The rear tire carrier was taken off in Japan. See attached photo. Im trying to make a drawing in hopes I can get on fabricated. I can roughly see the old weld marks. Can you send as many dimensions as you can get off your carrier. Thx in advance.