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My new tire carrier bumper

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Check out my new steel!

Big83Chevy4x4 built this for me. Everything is 3/16 steel and it bolts to the frame in all of the same places the stock bumper brackets bolted on. As you can see, I need to get my spare tire on now. The clevis mounts are 1x2 solid steel, welded on both sides of the bumper, plus to the mounting brackets so the load is basically transferred directly to the frame. About 10" on each end is completely boxed in. The D-rings are on their way. I will probably have to get about a 12" drop hitch now.
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That's really nice!!!

Like the bumper better than mine.................wanna trade?
 
If you want to talk about $$, PM Big83Chevy4x4.

The rocker protection is the prototype echobit rock sliders; the same pair that you see pictured on his website.

Yes, it's about time for new tires. I will be getting a matching set of 5. I already have the 5th M/T wheel.

BTW, the finish is POR-15 w/blackcote.
 
That is a nice looking bumper, Sliders too.

I have a question for you and anyone running that type of tire carrier. How much of a PITA is it to mount that spare tire up there?

I thought about that kind of bumper before I have the one I have now but never really thought about mounting the tire until I just seen your bumper with no tire on there.
 
Blue85 said:
If you want to talk about $$, PM Big83Chevy4x4.

The rocker protection is the prototype echobit rock sliders; the same pair that you see pictured on his website.

Yes, it's about time for new tires. I will be getting a matching set of 5. I already have the 5th M/T wheel.

BTW, the finish is POR-15 w/blackcote.
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What website? I want a link please. I want some sliders but I dont want them to mount to the body.
 
jekquistk5 said:
Freaking sweet, I'm stealin TJ's design when I start mine :)
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Feel free to steal the design, we stole it from 4WDmetalworks:
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As for max tire size, I don't know. All of the weight is supported by the hinge, which is a 1000lb trailer spindle (dual-taper bearing design), similar to what Rockstomper sells. Kennesaw Mountain offers a "heavy-duty" hinge option on their multi-carrier, which is also similar to this. The latch on mine is just a vertical pin that keeps the carrier from swinging. If it was a horizontal pin, it could be used as a support at the other end of the carrier. This would relieve stress from the hinge and the welds at that end. I think this is how the bumper on the red truck (above) works.

Here's the email I got from them:
Well okay, then:

The Multicarrier for your Jimmy is $420 plus freight. This includes the bumper with "D" rings, mounting hardware, and tire carrier. Available options for the Multicarrier include a receiver hitch $65, jack carrier $25, CB antenna mount $10, gas can carriers (1 or 2) $35 each, license plate light and mount $25, and the bumper configured as an air tank $90. There are also several lighting options available for the Multicarrier as long as the air tank option is not selected. The bumper is available with a set of recessed backup lights $35. It is also available with a set of recessed turn/stop/marker lights $35 or with LED turn/stop/marker lights $115. We rate the standard hinge on the bumper for up to a 36" tire, but for convenience or larger tires or dual gas cans we recommend the HD hinge option. It runs $65 and uses a double set of roller bearings for easy operation.

Regards,

Kyle Updegrove
Kennesaw Mtn Acc Inc.
8858 Bright Star Road
Douglasville, GA 30134
Ph# 770-947-0190
Fx# 770-947-0990
http://www.kenmtn.com
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Oh yeah, sorry, www.echobit.com is down now. Here's the pics he used to have on the website:
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They do mount to the body, like this, with braces back to frame.:
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Mounting just to the frame is a seriously long lever arm and you would have to space them out from the body to keep the body and sliders from hitting when you get frame/body flex. Echobit says he used to jack up the side of his truck with these. His were different, though, straighter instead of bowed down. This is a design that he and I worked on together. It offers a little less clearance, but is more affording to passengers.
 
it looks great on there, alot better than sitting in my garage unpainted. the tire carrier should hold a 38.5, any bigger than that, the latch should be changed to a front mounting like Luke said to help support the weight also. i never weighed it, but it was quite heavy. enough that it was a struggle to carry it by myself.

btw, how does that tank tube sit? looks plenty low enough and gives enough clearance
 
Since www.echobit.com does not work are they still in business? Is do you have a contact for them? Prices? Any chance of seeing a picture from the side to see them mounted better?

Do you have a picture or your bumper with the tire mounted yet?

Thanks,
Rod
 
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