rear bumper build question

[phishtaco]

How far off the body should a tire carrier be? What size steel should you use for the carrier? 2x2? 1/4" thick?

 

[haystax]

Use 1/4 wall, I didn't and it flexes quite a bit, no big deal as long as you don't mind lifting it onto the latch every time. that stuff is really heavy, use 3/16 or 1/8 material on everything besides the main support/swingout bar.

My carrier looks like it puts the tire way out away from the body, but i tried to build for a bigger tire, the 33x9.5s look kinda small.