Rear tire carrier, what ya think?

crolison · 06-20-2008, 05:54 PM

I got a really good deal on a used cbi tire carrier, I got it on this weekend.

I replaced the light above the license plate, and gave it a fresh coat of paint, just need to get a hitch stabilizer, as it has some play in it.

I am going to alter it sometime soon, I am gonna raise the tire about 3-6inches, and push it back closer to the runner, and add a place for my jerry can.

Painted

Installed

Cleaned Tire

So what you guys think?

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corax · 06-20-2008, 06:08 PM

looks nice, how much does it wobble while driving with the tire mounted?

crolison · 06-20-2008, 06:12 PM

It just wobbles a little, and I am getting one of these to fix that problem

it bolts onto your trailer hitch and forces the carrier to stay still.

Ron Helmuth · 06-20-2008, 06:32 PM

nice.... does that really improve the departure angle?

crolison · 06-20-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Helmuth

nice.... does that really improve the departure angle?

Well i had one of these in there before the tire carrier

and the tire carrier sticks about the same amount.

ocdropzone · 06-20-2008, 06:49 PM

I bought a used CBI carrier too. It wobbles quite a bit. I ended up angling it in towards the truck a little more. Thought it stuck out too far.

How is that plate and ubolt going to keep it from wobbling? If it works like I think it does it would keep you from being able to lower the tire...

crolison · 06-20-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ocdropzone

I bought a used CBI carrier too. It wobbles quite a bit. I ended up angling it in towards the truck a little more. Thought it stuck out too far.

How is that plate and ubolt going to keep it from wobbling? If it works like I think it does it would keep you from being able to lower the tire...

It pushes up on the part of the acrrier right outside of the hitch, before the swing part.

crolison · 06-21-2008, 10:37 AM

Update, no wobble now

Went to oreillys looking for a hitch stabilizer, and found some leaf pack clamps. They looked like they would do the job, and they did.

still opens and closes just fine.

Sloan · 06-21-2008, 01:10 PM

nice job, i really like those.

Atomic · 06-21-2008, 04:01 PM

I like it! Where can I find one of these?

crolison · 06-21-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I like it! Where can I find one of these?

http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/

Sloan · 06-21-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crolison

http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/

sweet now if only i had a towing hitch to actually hold the thing lol

Skrillah · 06-21-2008, 07:15 PM

Chris,

Yo man, looks good!

Now all you need is a big ole fat tire to stick on there besides the stock tire!...I figure thats just another thing to add to the list!

Take care bud!

crolison · 06-21-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skrillah

Chris,

Yo man, looks good!

Now all you need is a big ole fat tire to stick on there besides the stock tire!...I figure thats just another thing to add to the list!

Take care bud!

Yep, its on the list. I know some used tire places around knoxville where i should be able to get a meaty tire up there.

Atomic · 06-21-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crolison

http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/

Thanks!

edit:

So they don't carry the product? I don't see anything on their site for sale, just ebay listings...

ocdropzone · 06-21-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

So they don't carry the product? I don't see anything on their site for sale, just ebay listings...

look under>images>Toyota Armor>tire carriers.

Steve @ CBI does not stock the tire carriers. Each Carrier is made to order due to different measurements he needs from the buyer prior to fabbing it.

crolison · 06-21-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ocdropzone

look under>images>Toyota Armor>tire carriers.

Steve @ CBI does not stock the tire carriers. Each Carrier is made to order due to different measurements he needs from the buyer prior to fabbing it.

Yep he does, this one was for a 1st gen runner with a marlin crawler bumper, so it sits a little low. But that isnt going to be a problem when i mod it to fit closer to the body, about 3-6 inches taller and a jerry can holder.

ocdropzone · 06-21-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by crolison

Yep he does, this one was for a 1st gen runner with a marlin crawler bumper, so it sits a little low. But that isnt going to be a problem when i mod it to fit closer to the body, about 3-6 inches taller and a jerry can holder.

Ok, I was basing what I said on an email I got from him when I was thinking about ordering one from him a year or so ago...

Atomic · 06-21-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

look under>images>Toyota Armor>tire carriers.

Steve @ CBI does not stock the tire carriers. Each Carrier is made to order due to different measurements he needs from the buyer prior to fabbing it.

I saw the pictures but didn't find a place to buy the carrier. Now I know why! Thanks!

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crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,282	It just wobbles a little, and I am getting one of these to fix that problem it bolts onto your trailer hitch and forces the carrier to stay still. __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

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ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	I bought a used CBI carrier too. It wobbles quite a bit. I ended up angling it in towards the truck a little more. Thought it stuck out too far. How is that plate and ubolt going to keep it from wobbling? If it works like I think it does it would keep you from being able to lower the tire... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

06-21-2008, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,282	Update, no wobble now Went to oreillys looking for a hitch stabilizer, and found some leaf pack clamps. They looked like they would do the job, and they did. still opens and closes just fine. __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

06-21-2008, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	I like it! Where can I find one of these? __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

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Skrillah Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bloomington,Indiana Posts: 859	Chris, Yo man, looks good! Now all you need is a big ole fat tire to stick on there besides the stock tire!...I figure thats just another thing to add to the list! Take care bud! __________________ 1997 Toyota 4runner 4x4, 2.7L, Auto, 146k miles, KC Slimlites, Bilsteins, OME 881/890s, Custom Westin Push Bar, Brembo/Hawk Pads, Yakima Gear, Midland CB, 265/75/16 Bridgestone Revos, Limited 5-spoke rims (Custom),Herculined Rocker Panels, Diff. Breather mod,Deckplate mod,4.56 gearing, Pioneer head unit w/Ipod connection and Sirius Sat. Radio.

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