Tire Carrier preference?

[Vae Victus]

Another thing to consider might be that you have more of a restricted view with the spare on the passenger side if you're trying to back up. Might not be a big deal though.

Tube puts it on the left, correct?

 

[Raddic]

Correct.

 

[Chris8760]

Bringing back this thread as my search couldn't get the exact answer... My 40 is missing the tire carrier. A VIN chart shows the truck was built in June of 1976. So would it have come with the "panel" style carrier or tube? I don't have a preference either way, just need to know as I search for a decent used one do both work?

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Tube Style started in 8/76, so you would have the panel style.

 

[subzali]

Jacket runs his 255/85R16 on the factory 76 plate carrier. And it's a wheeling rig.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1st-fj40-76-what-next-build-details.721137/page-45#post-9412020

 

[76technician]

Yep, mine was built in August of '76 and still had the plate type carrier. Might make it a little easier to fit a big tire by messing with the bolt-on carrier, too. I got mine from Metric tlc, still took a little grinder work to get it to work with my wheels. I've got 33x10.5x15s.

 

[76technician]

And by bolt-on I mean the actual bridge for holding the wheel that bolts onto the plate.

 

[Chris8760]

My search for a decent panel style carrier begins then... The Metric TLC carrier looks great. Says out of stock unfortunately...

 

[76technician]

My search for a decent panel style carrier begins then... The Metric TLC carrier looks great. Says out of stock unfortunately...

For all that I like originality, if I hadn't found the Metric TLC one in stock I would have gone to a frame-mounted unit. I'm not crazy about having that much weight bouncing around on the original plate carrier, but I'll have to see how much it moves when I get the top and doors back on.

 

[warpdriv]

On my 71, I took some square tubing and moved the tire mount up so it would fit a 35 with no problems.

 

[Hentra]

Just for clarification.... I have an early '75 that has the holes in the driver's side body but none on the sill for a latch (new tub, etc by PO). I am in need of a carrier. I know my particular model came with the flat style carrier but, as mentioned, these are harder to come by than the tubes and I don't like the rubber bumper that presses on the door. Other threads have stated that the hinges of a tube and flat driver's side carrier all match except for the bottom holes of the top hinge. Everyone talks about not wanting to drill additional holes into their tub, could the holes in the top hinge be modified - redrilled or slotted- to fit the tub? And then just place the latch?
Just weighing options....

 

[kling-on]

I love my 4plus tire/cooler carrier

 

[coinoperated40]

Just for clarification.... I have an early '75 that has the holes in the driver's side body but none on the sill for a latch (new tub, etc by PO). I am in need of a carrier. I know my particular model came with the flat style carrier but, as mentioned, these are harder to come by than the tubes and I don't like the rubber bumper that presses on the door. Other threads have stated that the hinges of a tube and flat driver's side carrier all match except for the bottom holes of the top hinge. Everyone talks about not wanting to drill additional holes into their tub, could the holes in the top hinge be modified - redrilled or slotted- to fit the tub? And then just place the latch?
Just weighing options....
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What is the distance between the holes. There may be a way to use old hinges on tube carrier. I'll look into it this weekend.
Does an old right hand carrier have the same hole measurements as the left hand one?

 

[Rainman]

My opinion.
Tube type is lighter,
actually WILL hold a 36" Swamper,
Less "crap" to rust,
a bit better looking,
as others have stated, not one person interested in your truck will give a damn if it's factory original or not,
and last but not least...
if you're doing sheet metal work on your tub, you can put either one on fresh and clean.

Besides, you know where a fresh and clean new FJ40 that has the left side tube type on it and can use it for a guide.

 

[Hentra]

Honestly... I've never laid hands on a tire carrier of either type. I really don't have a preference, just want a spare in tow. It's just seems easier to locate a tube style carrier. Here are some measurements. Again- a 2/75 fj40.
Thanks to all
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[coinoperated40]

Take in mind that the carrier on the left is a right hand carrier, so if the mounting is the same then you should be able to drill new holes in the top hinge. Not sure of the placement of the latch yet, but looked close. Bolt holes are same distance left to right. It looks like you could cut the bottom off and it look pretty close to original.

 

[studawg]

To Chris8760,

I bought a square style old carrier recently from a guy on ebay for $100 including hinges, latches, etc, and he had a stack of them. Just keep checking ebay, cruisercorps, and cruiseryard, and post a thread in the wanted classifieds on here. I bet you can find one in a week.

 

[Hentra]

Coinoperated, if you do get an opportunity to see if the latch on the tube style will locate properly on the sill, let me know!
Thanks all for the input... I'm leaning toward trying to "persuade" a tube style onto my '75.

 

[coinoperated40]

Coinoperated, if you do get an opportunity to see if the latch on the tube style will locate properly on the sill, let me know!
Thanks all for the input... I'm leaning toward trying to "persuade" a tube style onto my '75.

I will try and take some measurements this weekend and post.

 

[coinoperated40]

Honestly... I've never laid hands on a tire carrier of either type. I really don't have a preference, just want a spare in tow. It's just seems easier to locate a tube style carrier. Here are some measurements. Again- a 2/75 fj40.
Thanks to all
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Your picture shows the bottom hinge near the bottom of the tub, so if the tub hasn't changed, then I would think it would work. Still a guess at this point, maybe someone has both years and they can show.