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Fold/swing down tire carriers...do you like them?

I have 35's with steel rims and that's my max. I can't imagine hoisting a 37+ up there by myself. On my K5 I have an interior carrier, so I just need to get it onto the tailgate and then it will roll. With my Jeep, you need to get it up and then control it enough to align with the lugs, which is a fair PITA. A better design would have some sort of protrusion to hang the tire on while you got it aligned instead of having to get the lugs lined up.

Maybe just get good with patches and stitching and avoid all this pain... :D
 
Foch said:
Please forgive this question. I have been thinking about this problem for awhile. My 71 K5 will run 33's, not huge. But heavy. I like the idea of swing away. But my question is on the fold down, how do you get the lug nuts on to hold the wheel to the carrier? Especially in the field. Maybe be I am missing something obvious, so once again forgive me if this is a dumb question.
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When you lay the tire carrier down the studs will be straight up so you just lay the tire down on top of them, its easier than putting the tire on the truck
 
H20 Toie said:
When you lay the tire carrier down the studs will be straight up so you just lay the tire down on top of them, its easier than putting the tire on the truck
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My bad. I was thinking the kind that has the tire on the outside. I still favor the swing out as I will need access to the back frequently, something similar to the Wilco type, I just want heavier duty to take some more weight and hold a a couple of Jerry cans. I guess its time to start design using DIY double shear hinge as a starting point. Maybe a combo of both designs...
 
Damn...thats a great idea. It should hold 100's of pounds. The lock out hub is really an interesting idea. I have been thinking of using them on my rear axle when I upgrade to 14 bolt full floater. Make towing easier or driving home if I snap an axle...just an idea
 
Foch said:
My bad. I was thinking the kind that has the tire on the outside. I still favor the swing out as I will need access to the back frequently, something similar to the Wilco type, I just want heavier duty to take some more weight and hold a a couple of Jerry cans. I guess its time to start design using DIY double shear hinge as a starting point. Maybe a combo of both designs...
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Mine is on the outside. The only way to put the spare in position is to lift it up there. It's a pain, but really no different than if it was a swingout style. We welded 3 studs to the flange so it's just a matter of getting the wheel on them and the studs support it until you can cinch the nuts down.
 
Just finished mine and yes it's heavy but even with a 35 it's not unmanageable and I'm a small guy.....20181116_180812.jpg 20181112_122733.jpg
 
Foch said:
My bad. I was thinking the kind that has the tire on the outside. I still favor the swing out as I will need access to the back frequently, something similar to the Wilco type, I just want heavier duty to take some more weight and hold a a couple of Jerry cans. I guess its time to start design using DIY double shear hinge as a starting point. Maybe a combo of both designs...
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I have had a 35 with a steel rim, handyman jack and the telescoping light on my Wilco and it seems to handle the weight just fine.
 
I built a swing out using a pair of 10b hubs/stubs and lockouts. Used a HF hand crank winch to lift/lower the tire. Works pretty well, and saves my old ass from having to lift a 37" tire.

It's in my build thread somewhere... Have to see if I can find it.
 
That T-handle I have is spring loaded. Could put a bevel on that and use one to self lock.
 
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