Need ideas for my rear bumper swingouts

[85badger]

I just completed my DIY 4X4labs bumper on my 95 LC and just ordered the dual swingout kit, before I start, I'm looking for unique but very functional ways to carry items. One swingout will be the 35" spare tire, the other will be a ladder with a mini swingout on it, to double the overall usage. I'd like to see pics of this type of setup completed or any other ideas that you might have. I want it to be functional and clean but not like a complete mess hanging off the back of the rig.

Things to carry:
1. Spare tire
2. Cooler
3. Rotopax Water/Fuel
4. License Plate mount
5. Hi Lift
6. Ammo Cans (?)
7. Tow Strap (?)

 

[rusty_tlc]

A high lift fits nicely behind the spare on my swingout

I set the other swing out up for two gas and one water can. I'm considering modifying the single slot for a tall ammo can to hold WAG bags. Of course you could store anything in it.

This is the type of ammo can I have in mind:

 

[ToyotaDon]

You can use some of my ideas, just add the can carrier to the ladder.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/7669208-post17.html

 

[85badger]

ToyotaDon,

That's what I'm talking about!! Nice!

I just started a post in the 80's section, hopefully guys like you could post pics of your set up and list the pro's and con's! I searched a bunch but the finished product is usually buried in 15 pages of the build thread.

Thanks!

 

[Corbet]

I'm still working on mine but here is the build thread over on RS. Maybe you'll get an idea or two. I think you'll like my trailer wiring solution.

http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=17667&highlight=bumper

 

[85badger]

I like the trailer setup! Have you gotten yours completed by now? I like your ladder too.

 

[Corbet]

Not yet. I've too busy building barriers every weekend to keep up with demand. Then I broke my front axle housing last month so that is the #1 priority.

 

[roscoFJ73]

I would design it so you can remove the swing out parts when you are not on the road. I have the full ARB bumper,swing out,tow bar combo and its a pain going into the back to put the shopping away,and then opening it up again when you get home.
Try doing it 4-5 times a day

 

[scrapdaddy]

Rosco,

That's a good thought. If you or your wife, is useing it as a DD, then I would think, opening and closing all that gets old quick.

Wife--Kids--Rain--Groceries--

 

[Corbet]

The swing outs are definitely more work with a DD but at least the 4x4 bumper can be done with one hand. The gas struts help out a lot there. Watch out that you don't clock a kid in the head with one though. My swing out lower bar is head height for my toddler.

 

[cruiserpilot]

I saw these brackets that mount to the spare tire from Rock Slide Engineering.
http://www.rockslideengineering.com...&catid=34:accessories&id=55:ez-rack&Itemid=56



I really like the options that are available to this system. I saw it for sale at Safari in Grand Junction and went wheeling with a friend who had it on his FJ. It worked really well and looked good.

 

[Corbet]

Cool idea but are your unloading all that if you get a flat? If your flat is a total sidewall blow out can you still mount that mess on the damaged wheel/tire? Also my 35" wheel/tire is already 100lbs+ Adding all that will only apply more road force to the wheel carrier.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Rosco,

That's a good thought. If you or your wife, is useing it as a DD, then I would think, opening and closing all that gets old quick.

Wife--Kids--Rain--Groceries--

Wife,kids!! Hell no Im just a grumpy old age batchelor who does his own shopping and likes to make life easy for himself

I think the idea of the ARB swing outs is that they are virtally theft proof. But when I need the room and have 2 tyres down the back,Im going places the thieves in the city never knew existed.
When Im back in the city I could throw one spare in the back floor of the troopy ,they even have a special spot for that.
The top of the tyres also obscure my view when reversing.

EDIT I said it was an ARB bumper but it is really a Kaymar and ARB sell them for $3800+ $400 fitting.Im glad the PO paid for it,because I wouldnt have.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Cool idea but are your unloading all that if you get a flat? If your flat is a total sidewall blow out can you still mount that mess on the damaged wheel/tire? Also my 35" wheel/tire is already 100lbs+ Adding all that will only apply more road force to the wheel carrier.

Looking through the rest of their products,I think its all about creating the offroad look than actually going offroad.
Their step slides are a joke

 

[Aaron17]

Made this one on my 40. The jack an shovel are on the front. I also incorporated a small fold down table for camping on back side of tire carrier. It's petty handy for trail side hot dog roasts.

 

[The Jade Bean]

I saw these brackets that mount to the spare tire from Rock Slide Engineering.
http://www.rockslideengineering.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=34%3Aaccessories&id=55%3Aez-rack&Itemid=56

I really like the options that are available to this system. I saw it for sale at Safari in Grand Junction and went wheeling with a friend who had it on his FJ. It worked really well and looked good.

Ok that is really cool!!!

-Daniel

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Cool idea but are your unloading all that if you get a flat? If your flat is a total sidewall blow out can you still mount that mess on the damaged wheel/tire? Also my 35" wheel/tire is already 100lbs+ Adding all that will only apply more road force to the wheel carrier.

X2 totally useless with a flat/blown out tire on there.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Originally Posted by Corbet
Cool idea but are your unloading all that if you get a flat? If your flat is a total sidewall blow out can you still mount that mess on the damaged wheel/tire? Also my 35" wheel/tire is already 100lbs+ Adding all that will only apply more road force to the wheel carrier.


X2 totally useless with a flat/blown out tire on there.

Guess I missed that post...that makes perfect sense and a great point! Then what would you do with all the gear...

-Daniel