Swingout spare wheel carrier

[stumog]

So I have been busy the last few days build my swing out carrier.

It's been made to accommodate up to a 35" tyres as you never really know what you will end up with.

Going to also add a shelf above the tyre to hold chainsaws and other stuff I may not want in the boot going on.

Need to do a bit more over the next week or so as I have ran out of scrap metal that is lying around.

Don't moan to much at the welding as I am using a welder that just has no guts to it or any adjustment.

 

[clivehorridge]

Looking good Stu!

From my experience (ARB rear swing out) you will get quite a bit of "wag" at the wheel, forwards and backwards.

When new, I'm sure this will appear to be less than a mm, but as time goes on, it will increase.

Ok, regular maintenance of the bearing will reduce this, but the wheel mount bracket on yours looks mighty close to the tailgate.

I recommend at least, a strategically placed hefty rubber stopper, to prevent metal-to-metal contact.

 

[Gary820]

Nice job

 

[stumog]

Clive your 100% right.

What I have not done yet 8s made the stopper and catch bracket that will stop the mount hitting the back door.

In its current position is just where it's sitting not a final place.

 

[chapel gate]

Looks good.

never use a bubble on a vehicle..

 

[stumog]

I checked where the bubble sat 9n the car first thename put it in the same place going on.

 

[karl webster]

You've made a nice job of that stu. Did you make two?

 

[stumog]

Sorry Karl I only have 1 x spindle but do have another idea for them now......

 

[Chris]

Stu, great work but how have you attached the darn thing with a std bumper?

 

[StarCruiser]

Stu, great work but how have you attached the darn thing with a std bumper?

Exactly what I was thinking… I'm interested to see that, how 'bout some pics there Stu?

 

[stumog]

I shaped a piece of box to follow the contours of the chassis. and welded straight on.

Once that bit is looking a bit better and painted I will take some pictures.

 

[Roger Crocker]

You've made a nice job of that stu. Did you make two?

Or Three

 

[stumog]

Sorry only had the 1 pivot.

May have a go at a different type of pivot if people are looking for something but they are alot of work.

 

[Shayne]

Looks great Stu i was just wondering if you will put a breakaway cable or something on it as a fail safe for that one day you drive off having forgot to lock it shut .

 

[StarCruiser]

Or have a slam latch that locks when you close it? Trouble is it seems these things benefit from being pulled up tight with an over centre catch like those on a a tipper side. There's some serious forces acting on them. I wouldn't mind betting it goes over a tonne during heavy braking.

 

[clivehorridge]

Or have a slam latch that locks when you close it? Trouble is it seems these things benefit from being pulled up tight with an over centre catch like those on a a tipper side. There's some serious forces acting on them. I wouldn't mind betting it goes über a tonne during heavy braking.

The ARB swing-out has a slam-catch and it works very well.

There's also a gas ram which slows the action down and prevents such inertia forces, and a hefty locking pin in the open position, should you need to drive with it open, or otherwise to hold it open on inclines.

Operating a swing out on the driveway is one thing, yet in practice, it can be quite ungainly when opening it "uphill".

 

[stumog]

Done some more today to do enough to get it fitted and usable.

Did forget to order a number plate so hope I don't get stopped tomorrow.

Need to add some kind of check strap and mount the light on the pole behind the wheel.

 

[StarCruiser]

If I were you I would unscrew your number plate and gaffer tape it inside the back window. I picked up a machine on a plant trailer once and forgot to put my number plate on the back. I was only on the road 10 minutes before I got stopped by a plain clothes police car…

 

[karl webster]

Looks good stu.
Is there any movement on it?

 

[StarCruiser]

Agree with Karl there BTW. It does look good.