What’s your plan on how to latch it? I’d highly recommend anything other than toggle clamps. I broke 2 U bolts in Moab and am likely gonna go with a spring pin style latch.
Swing Out Tire Carrier with 60 Stock Bumper
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Well, the spindle kit that I got from EMS OffRoad came with the u-bolt clamps. I was strategizing how to mount them tonight. I’ll use them, since I paid for them, and add some neoprene spacers between the swing outs and the bumper to have a solid locked down connection.
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Here’s where I’m heading with the latching arrangement.
Instead of neoprene, delrin or UHMW may last better. Looks good though 
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So, I’ve spent quite a bit of time on this. I actually want something that is tough, it not exactly solid. I found some hard rubber isolation pads that I could shake with my router, that would provide support, but “give” just a little bit. I’m afraid a hard product wouldn’t absorb the movement of the frame with the tire on it.Instead of neoprene, delrin or UHMW may last better. Looks good though
Skreddy
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I used energy suspensions thin bump stops on my 60 and 40. Thread in, can replace them if they wear out or add a washer if I need to take up slack. 9.9132g, polyurethane.
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Making some great progress today. My mounting plate came in from EMS Offroad, so I got the tire swing out completed, short of a couple end caps. The tie tilts back about 7 degrees.
Hello Vulkin,
I have the same rear bumper and would like to have more information on your set up if possible.
Thanks and cheers.
I wanted to retain stock look (picture below is old setup) tire carrier was held to car body which i didnt want (rust etc)
I attached a metal bar to chassis and covered it with stock fendor.
The bar has metal rod with bearings holding the tire carrier enabling it to swing out.
I added a metal guide to rest the tire on so its not held by bolts only and to make it easier to align once the tire is placed. I just spin the tire and push in when bolts align.
@Skreddy photos of your bump stops? I need something below my swingarms when they close and what you're doing might be the ticket.
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Here’s how they are on my 60. On the 40, one is horizontal below the end of the swing arm to keep it up/level. I’ve also seen angled poly and plastic to doo the same thing:
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So I have my latches all cut, drilled, welded and set, just like my sketch from a few days ago. Well, unfortunately, the latch doesn't really "lock" into place like I thought it would. I've looked around, and while I see some folks do a similar latch orientation, many folks have the arm of the latch turn 90 deg to the handle. For anyone familiar with the whole "maintaining the original chrome bumper" thing, that's really not an option. At least, not with the latch I got. I've ordered some square u-bolts, that i am going to try and put into the two holes in the handle to lock it in place. We'll see how that goes.
Also for the bumper solution, I got some vibration isolation pads for AC condensers and cut them down to the size and thickness that i need. When the latch is tight, both swing-outs are pretty dang firm.
Also for the bumper solution, I got some vibration isolation pads for AC condensers and cut them down to the size and thickness that i need. When the latch is tight, both swing-outs are pretty dang firm.
Yah I see your point, i cam adjust tension with you bolt and nuts.
I wanted to add padding so I compensated by losing the but a bit.
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It looks like yours latches in what I’m calling a 90deg orientation. I will need to make a few almost major modifications if I end up having to do that.
I struggled with the latch mechanisms on my rear bar as well.. best wishes in finding a good solution for yours. Good work so far!
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It looks like your latch just isn’t getting past the cam action point to lock. Longer u bolts should help get you there.
Yah I see your point ....
Here is my friends setup for perhaps some ideas?
He had it placed in the tire carrier, so bolting will be the opposite to your setup.
I welded up one of Fourrunner’s rear swing out bumpers, and with those you’re on your own for the latch mechanism. At first the cam locks would occasionally pop loose. I drilled a hole through the whole thing while it was closed and use cotter pins. I’ve only had a swing arm come loose once in about 4 years with those - and it was because the cotter pin had disappeared entirely.
