Swing out spare tire carrier?

[Olgx460]

I’ve been contemplating build a swing out carrier for my spare. The one option out there that mounts on the door doesn’t really appeal to me, too much weight on the door. My design has the base mounting to the frame and the carrier would swing out in unison with the door. What do you guys think? Would it sell?

 

[Armed in Utah]

store bought receiver style mount on mine

 

[r2m]

Somewhere, a week ago or so I just saw a guy build one that was attached to the frame behind his rear bumper. It came out nice and clean.

 

[Olgx460]

Somewhere, a week ago or so I just saw a guy build one that was attached to the frame behind his rear bumper. It came out nice and clean.

That’s what I was going to do

 

[ToyotaLandCruiser]

The Prado 150 on Toyoto's Australia site shows the option for the tire mounted on the door. Is the US door different? If not, it would suggest the door is designed to carry some weight.

LandCruiser Prado | 7 Seater 4WD SUV Petrol & Diesel | Toyota AU

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www.toyota.com.au

 

[jmanscotch]

Builds - Mudhorn’s build thread - ‘16 GX460 premium

Hello there. Wanted to start a build thread for my 2016 GX460 to document my progress with the rig as well as share ideas. This is my first venture into off-roading and overlanding. Building this so I can take the family on some adventures. By all means I’m no pro when it comes to fab or...

forum.ih8mud.com

Start on post 7 for this guys DIY carrier based off a Jeep JK kit.

I was contemplating doing something like this, kind of the way the 80 series guys do a tire carrier with the stock bumper. Here: Swing-out tire carrier options for a stock bumper?

 

[r2m]

Builds - Mudhorn’s build thread - ‘16 GX460 premium

Hello there. Wanted to start a build thread for my 2016 GX460 to document my progress with the rig as well as share ideas. This is my first venture into off-roading and overlanding. Building this so I can take the family on some adventures. By all means I’m no pro when it comes to fab or...

forum.ih8mud.com

Start on post 7 for this guys DIY carrier based off a Jeep JK kit.

I was contemplating doing something like this, kind of the way the 80 series guys do a tire carrier with the stock bumper. Here: Swing-out tire carrier options for a stock bumper?

Thanks jmanscotch!! That's the post I was referring to but couldn't fine it!
Nice job tracking it down!

 

[grampswrx]

What about something like this:

Universal Hitch Mount Tire Rack with Cooler Mount & Work Table - Westcott Designs

This Hitch Mount Rack comes equipped with a driver side tire mount arm and our standard passenger side tire rack. It has a high lift jack mount with light tabs included (jack and lights are not included), auxiliary hitch receiver, and two stainless steel CNC bottle openers.The rack fits any...

westcottdesigns.net

No affiliation, thought it would be cool for my sportsmobile.

 

[Olgx460]

Builds - Mudhorn’s build thread - ‘16 GX460 premium

Hello there. Wanted to start a build thread for my 2016 GX460 to document my progress with the rig as well as share ideas. This is my first venture into off-roading and overlanding. Building this so I can take the family on some adventures. By all means I’m no pro when it comes to fab or...

forum.ih8mud.com

Start on post 7 for this guys DIY carrier based off a Jeep JK kit.

I was contemplating doing something like this, kind of the way the 80 series guys do a tire carrier with the stock bumper. Here: Swing-out tire carrier options for a stock bumper?

That’s exactly what I had in mind, I hate it when beats me to the punch. But it’s nice he documented it so it will be easier for me when I get to it! Thanks for finding that!

He did a good job.

 

[jmanscotch]

What about something like this:

Universal Hitch Mount Tire Rack with Cooler Mount & Work Table - Westcott Designs

This Hitch Mount Rack comes equipped with a driver side tire mount arm and our standard passenger side tire rack. It has a high lift jack mount with light tabs included (jack and lights are not included), auxiliary hitch receiver, and two stainless steel CNC bottle openers.The rack fits any...

westcottdesigns.net

No affiliation, thought it would be cool for my sportsmobile.

Interesting setup that I hadn't seen yet.

 

[eNx]

they have some pretty cool setup. But I can't really tell if the lower part of the hitch is elevated enough that it'll prevent our barn door style from opening.

 

[r2m]

they have some pretty cool setup. But I can't really tell if the lower part of the hitch is elevated enough that it'll prevent our barn door style from opening.

Just watched the entire video! What Swiss Army Knife!
The only thing one should keep in mind is not to put a cook stove on the prep-table with gas roto jugs underneath!
If I didn't already have my MetalTech rear bumper, that would be a great option! But like you mentioned, not sure if the barn door will clear the top of the brace.

 

[Olgx460]

Challenge accepted, I will be working on this the next couple weeks.

 

[jmanscotch]

Yes

 

[Gx460sd]

Challenge accepted, I will be working on this the next couple weeks.

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be sure to take lots of pics during the process and update us!

 

[giovanni]

Just watched the entire video! What Swiss Army Knife!
The only thing one should keep in mind is not to put a cook stove on the prep-table with gas roto jugs underneath!
If I didn't already have my MetalTech rear bumper, that would be a great option! But like you mentioned, not sure if the barn door will clear the top of the brace.

Swiss Army Knife is the perfect description! Interesting design.

 

[FJCowboy]

I'm ready..

 

[Tex68w]

Pretty neat product, he definitely thought of a lot of different uses and accessories with the design. Two issues, I am willing to bet that it doesn't clear the bottom of the barn door on the GX and I don't like the strap for your spare. The strap makes it way too easy for someone to steal your spare in a matter of seconds. $1770 isn't a terrible price when you consider what all you are getting but I need a permanent option for my spare and that simply doesn't provide that. I am looking forward to hearing some feedback from those who purchase one as it is a neat option.

 

[jmanscotch]

I've been looking at the Willco Hitchgate with an offset. With Jegs promo code, they're about $1,030 shipped: Wilco Offroad UHG2060: Hitchgate Offset | JEGS

 

[Olgx460]

Step 1 fab a frame bracket, 4x4x20 .250.