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Swing away tire carrier

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mdmeltdown, Aug 1, 2006.

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  1. Aug 1, 2006
    mdmeltdown

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    Hey, If anyone is interested, I got the new 4Wheel Drive hardware vintage jeep catalogue yesterday, and they have advertised a spare tire carrier. It mounts to the back of the frame and goes behind the tailgate and it only costs $200.
     
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    sparky

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    lafester

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    I bet a 33x10.5 would be fine. My old kayline was rated for 31 also but held my 33x10.5 spare no problem. I would have tried this one but I wanted to have access to the tailgate.
     
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    sparky

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    Fiberglass tub puts enough things in the way as it is. So no tailgate anyway. Swinging away would be nice to get in the back of the Jeep though.

    Not for positive, but guessing I can't hardly build one for that price with the price of steel now. That and I wouldn't be building it. I'd be enticing someone else to do it.

    Now will it work with a bumper behind it (looks like it would) and a hitch on the bumper. Just trying to think through everything first. I'm tempted to just get the Cross Enterprises tire carrier that bolts onto a 2"x4" like both rear bumpers I have and putting a reciever hitch in one of them. Prolly worth the extra $85 for the Cross over this one. From the Cross Enterprises Website:
     
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    lafester

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    looks like it might actually swing out... might be too weak for 33s then.

    chris
     
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    lafester

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    sparky

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    $85 more for the Cross Trail Mate I Tire Rack, I think I'll just go with that now that I think about it.
     
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    lafester

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    My rack is from cross... very well made imo.

    I would go with their version if it is like the tire carrier part of mine (i got the bumper as well)

    chris
     
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    mb82

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    I have it. Looks to me to be beefy enough for 33s. About the only thing I fear breaking is the latch, that could use some beefing up.
     
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    1969 CJ-5

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    Check this site out. It is where I am getting my new bumpers from a guy here on Base has one and they are great.
    http://www.crossenterprises.com/


    CJ ) Pre 1976 $190.00
    with Receiver $220.00
    Tire Rack* $285.00
    Outback Rack* $295.00
     
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    lafester

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    That's the rack Sparky and I are talking about (see pics).

    Chris
     
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    Griff

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    I have the tire carrier from 4 w drive hardware. i mounted it on my 1960 3B. It is alot more sturdy than the pictures make it out to be. Mine came with brackets to mount to the frame to take some pressure off the rear crossmember. I wanted the cross enterprise one but really did not want to spend that much money.If you do light wheeling (this is my hunting vehicle and light trails ) the 4wd one is perfect. If i did harcore trails ii would go with the cross enterprise
     
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    sparky

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    That's what I needed to see. Thanks Chris. 8)
     
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    Boyink

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    Man I woulda sold you the cooler rack....shipping would have been a killer though!

    The Cross is good stuff...just make sure your bumpers are tied into the frame well.
     
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    sparky

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    Yeah, I can do that. :)
     
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    mtndewmaniac66

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    Hey guys, I see that this is a well constructed tire carrier, but I seem to not be seeing something though. Does the pivot bracket bend around the back of the bumper? Or does it just end there? It seems that those bolts that tie the bracket to the bumper look rather small.
     
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    sparky

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    Original image looks like a 90* angle on the Jeep side to me. I'd be surprised if Cross did it any other way than wrap-around.
     
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    mtndewmaniac66

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    8) Thanx.
    I would think that a wrap around would be ideal, especially for the pivot bolt alignment and shear stress.
     
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    lafester

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    yes it wraps around and has two more bolts on the bottom.
    with the tire rack swung open you can shake the jeep with the carrier and the pivot holds just fine.

    chris
     
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