Swing Out Tire Carrier with 60 Stock Bumper

[gvtxcruiser]

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.

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Thanks! this is how mine is currently orientated. I reached out to EMS Offroad and they said the latches are designed to be in a 90deg orentation. Well, I haven't done that. HOwever, I got some hardware to do what you've done in your photos. I should have it put back together tonight and will share some photos and performance feedback. Thanks for sharing!

 

[gvtxcruiser]

Got some parts in the mail today. M14-1.25 bolts for mounting studs and lug nuts.

I got the bolts welded to the mounting plate and the tire hung on it. I also got the square U-bolts to try out my idea for the latching.

 

[Skreddy]

I think the issue is that you aren’t past the “cam” point. The hole in the handle and base need to be inline for the latch to actually lock itself in place. It looks like to do that, the square u bolts going down to the other part of the latch would hit the protrusion where your neoprene is. You could either cut that shorter (red dash) or put a slight bend (blue line) in the long u bolts to clear.

 

[gvtxcruiser]

I think the issue is that you aren’t past the “cam” point. The hole in the handle and base need to be inline for the latch to actually lock itself in place. It looks like to do that, the square u bolts going down to the other part of the latch would hit the protrusion where your neoprene is. You could either cut that shorter (red dash) or put a slight bend (blue line) in the long u bolts to clear.
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So, the latches that I have don’t close that far. From where the are in the photo, they only go another 1/8” or ao. They don’t close to the point that the homes line up.

 

[CruiserTrash]

So, the latches that I have don’t close that far. From where the are in the photo, they only go another 1/8” or ao. They don’t close to the point that the homes line up.

What if you take the u-shaped pins out? The latches should close all the way then, no?

 

[gvtxcruiser]

So, the latches that I have don’t close that far. From where the are in the photo, they only go another 1/8” or ao. They don’t close to the point that the homes line up.

What if you take the u-shaped pins out? The latches should close all the way then, no?

No they don’t. The handle and th body touch, but don’t “overlap”. Look at this photo. The small gap is all the farther it goes.

 

[Skreddy]

I see what you’re pointing out there. I’ve never seen a set of those cam latches that does that.; must be the reason for the 90 degree orientation.

 

[gvtxcruiser]

Looking for some of that great Mud feed back. The frame cross member at the rear bumper is rusted pretty bad. Before put the project together for completion, I was thinking about cutting the bottom half of the cross member out, and welding some leftover 2x3 tube steel behind it. Any thoughts or comments on that?

 

[Vulkyn]

Looking for some of that great Mud feed back. The frame cross member at the rear bumper is rusted pretty bad. Before put the project together for completion, I was thinking about cutting the bottom half of the cross member out, and welding some leftover 2x3 tube steel behind it. Any thoughts or comments on that?

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Would it give an opportunity to modify the hinge in the process ?

 

[gvtxcruiser]

Would it give an opportunity to modify the hinge in the process ?

You mean the latch? No, that won’t change anything. I am leaving the latch as I have fab’d it for now.

 

[Skreddy]

Looking for some of that great Mud feed back. The frame cross member at the rear bumper is rusted pretty bad. Before put the project together for completion, I was thinking about cutting the bottom half of the cross member out, and welding some leftover 2x3 tube steel behind it. Any thoughts or comments on that?

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I’d weld in a support at minimum. How’s your c-channels? Good “while you’re in there” project.
But anyway, strengthening that piece or removing it and building a stronger crossmember wouldn’t hurt for sure, especially if keeping the tow hitch mounted to it.

 

[gvtxcruiser]

Raptor coating sprayed on hitch receiver frame and tire swing out.

 

[70 FJ40]

What receiver hitch is this? Is it also home made?

 

[gvtxcruiser]

What receiver hitch is this? Is it also home made?

Honestly, I have no idea. It was on the rig when I got it. I took it off during my swing out build to clean it up and paint it. I got new grade 8 hardware for re-install.

 

[Skreddy]

What receiver hitch is this? Is it also home made?

I took something similar off mine. If you’re looking for one I can save it for you. Pm me if interested so we don’t clog up this thread though.

 

[gvtxcruiser]

For those that want to follow along with the actual build, I have started editing my photos and videos together. Here is the first video showing all my mock-ups and the fabrication and install of the spindles bodies and outriggers off of the frame.

DIY Swingout Tire Carrier FJ60 Landcruiser - Episode 1

 

[gvtxcruiser]

The dual Jerry can mount, from 4x Innovations came in today. Guess I know what I’m doing this weekend.

 

[gvtxcruiser]

For those following, I've edited the second video and posted to YouTube. I pretty much covers the swingout arms/frames and spindle connections. . .. and a lot of welding.

 

[gvtxcruiser]

Got the Jerry can basket from 4xInnovations. It’s welded up and swingin. Now for locking hardware and paint.

 

[gvtxcruiser]

Getting there. Worked on the end caps today. REALLY should have done this very early in the build. I like how the driver side turned out. Wish I could redo the passenger side. However, both work and look decent for the build.