Swing away tire carrier with stock bumper.
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I’m working on having the swing out drawn up in 3D CAD. I think it would be cool to have a DIY kit or at least offer measurements to fellow 100 owners.
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Nice work!
Only recommendation I have is to support the pivot point a little more. Mine has a touch of movement in it and it’s gusseted a little more than yours.
Good advice thanks. I assume it’ll be a work in progress.
Beautiful work for both projects. I'd like to take some inspiration from both of these to take on as a project this year. @Attn2Detail Where did you source the axle, bearings, and collars for the pivot?
Thank you. I’ve been very happy with it so far. It’s been tight and secure through a recent 900+ mile trip too. The hinge is a kit from EMS offroad. I ordered the kit right off of Amazon.
OP, fantastic work! Looks killer, and great craftsmanship.
Most excellent!
Wow! Patent it and start building
You would have to sell a whole lot of them or price them out of the market to warrant the patent cost unfortunately
I have been following these guys for a while. Lexus Lx470 DIY Tire Swing Out Kit - https://80percentoffroad.com/products/lexus-lx470-diy-tire-swing-out-kit
Interesting. I can't see any reason that wouldn't work for an LC too. Wonder if anyone has bought one and if they have any issues with it.
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Those look nice
This is some nice clean work. Really impressive. I might have to copy. 😁
I'm sure this is probably a stupid question but I'm gonna ask anyway cause I'm curious. Why are all the tire swing outs mounted on the passenger side? It seams they would be less in the way on the driver's side.
I'm sure this is probably a stupid question but I'm gonna ask anyway cause I'm curious. Why are all the tire swing outs mounted on the passenger side? It seams they would be less in the way on the driver's side.
I’ve always thought most were mounted to the passenger side so that if you parked on the street, all of your hardware swings towards the sidewalk/curb instead of into the path of traffic. Good question.
Gas tank is on the driver side, cruiser lean gets bad with more weight. And to swing the tire away from traffic.
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I put mine on the right for reasons listed below, weight distribution- near the curb when open In public- selfishly also because I’m right handed and it’s easier
I don’t know if there is any specific reason but LC’s, Jeeps, Broncos seem to open to the our passenger side, whether they are LHD or RHD.
My best guess is it’s a matter ergonomics. Most people are right handed and prefer to open a latch with their right hand. If you try and open the passenger side swing out with your right hand, your body will be in the way of the swing out. On the right side, it can swing open and clear in one motion. Is that a reach? 😂
My best guess is it’s a matter ergonomics. Most people are right handed and prefer to open a latch with their right hand. If you try and open the passenger side swing out with your right hand, your body will be in the way of the swing out. On the right side, it can swing open and clear in one motion. Is that a reach? 😂
i think also most cars sold worldwide are LHD so when you opn the swing it doesn't swing out into traffic? That's my guess as well.
