Hi Lift carrier spare tire on FJ Cruiser
#1
Hi Lift carrier spare tire on FJ Cruiser
I wonder if something like this can be fabbed up or not to work with the FJ Cruisers spare tire?
I have Slee's Hi Lift mounts on my roof rack now.
But dang, the roof is so darn tall on this rig, much taller than my 4Runner was where I could reach the Hi-Lift with ease.
I need to use a 4' ladder to wash the roof on this new beast.
I am thinking of using the mounts up there instead to put my old shovel up there.
It would be much easier to have the Hi-Lift on the spare tire like in the first photo.
If there is not a commercialy available one now for the spare tire, you make it, I will buy it.
I have Slee's Hi Lift mounts on my roof rack now.
But dang, the roof is so darn tall on this rig, much taller than my 4Runner was where I could reach the Hi-Lift with ease.
I need to use a 4' ladder to wash the roof on this new beast.
I am thinking of using the mounts up there instead to put my old shovel up there.
It would be much easier to have the Hi-Lift on the spare tire like in the first photo.
If there is not a commercialy available one now for the spare tire, you make it, I will buy it.
#2
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How about a pic of your spare tire mount (how the tire mounts to the carrier). Those wheels are still 6 on 5.5 right?
A pic without the center cap on the wheel (if so equipped) while on the carrier would help...
A pic without the center cap on the wheel (if so equipped) while on the carrier would help...
#3
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Are you wanting to put this on there full time or only for trail use?
I ask because there is a way to do it, that isn't too secure. Wouldn't be good if you were going to leave it on there all the time.
I ask because there is a way to do it, that isn't too secure. Wouldn't be good if you were going to leave it on there all the time.
#6
Mike, no pics of the tire here, but I am sure I can dig some up later.
Axle, it would only be when going on a run.
Phil, will have to read up more on the Kaymar one.
I have the ARB catalog in the cab of my jitney here at work, I will grab it before I get off work.
I just can not see hefting that thing up onto the top of my rack.
A shovel, yes.
I can stand on the passenger side rear tire to access something light weight like my fiberglass shovel.
In my younger days hefting a Hi-Lift that high might not be so bad.
Axle, it would only be when going on a run.
Phil, will have to read up more on the Kaymar one.
I have the ARB catalog in the cab of my jitney here at work, I will grab it before I get off work.
I just can not see hefting that thing up onto the top of my rack.
A shovel, yes.
I can stand on the passenger side rear tire to access something light weight like my fiberglass shovel.
In my younger days hefting a Hi-Lift that high might not be so bad.
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Mike is right, something that uses the lug pattern and has a bit of a stand off should clear fine.
I am a pretty big animal, throwing something of that size and almost significant heft that high is not something I enjoy doing.
I am also a proponent of having the jack outside on a bumper so it is easy to get to. On the Ultimate Adventure it took 4 trucks to find a jack that wasn't going to require half the day to get out and use. At that point I am going to lay under the truck and think dirty thoughts.
I am a pretty big animal, throwing something of that size and almost significant heft that high is not something I enjoy doing.
I am also a proponent of having the jack outside on a bumper so it is easy to get to. On the Ultimate Adventure it took 4 trucks to find a jack that wasn't going to require half the day to get out and use. At that point I am going to lay under the truck and think dirty thoughts.
#9
I am thinking something again...
I have seen them mounted to the ARB bumpers up front, I may end up doing that.
Less stress on the rear door hinge, and laying down flat would be less stressful too.
Adrian, you are tall and big
If you have a chore throwing a jack up that high, well heck, I might need a crane.
I could see doing it from the side of the rack using Demellos mounts, but I do not want to fork out $90 for those right now.
But from the side of the rack to the top is totally different.
I have seen them mounted to the ARB bumpers up front, I may end up doing that.
Less stress on the rear door hinge, and laying down flat would be less stressful too.
Adrian, you are tall and big
If you have a chore throwing a jack up that high, well heck, I might need a crane.
I could see doing it from the side of the rack using Demellos mounts, but I do not want to fork out $90 for those right now.
But from the side of the rack to the top is totally different.
#10
I called up ARB since they handle Kaymar stuff as in the spare tire Hi-Lift carrier, and they said Kaymar has no plans to build one for the FJC.
However...ARB has in the works a rear bumper for the FJ, as they shipped an FJ over to the land down under two weeks back.
I am sure some of you have heard this through the rumor mill before.
Well, the bumper will have a Hi-Lift mount in it, and probably a swing out gate for the tire also.
I am holding out for this new bumper.
It sounds like it is going to be sweet.
However...ARB has in the works a rear bumper for the FJ, as they shipped an FJ over to the land down under two weeks back.
I am sure some of you have heard this through the rumor mill before.
Well, the bumper will have a Hi-Lift mount in it, and probably a swing out gate for the tire also.
I am holding out for this new bumper.
It sounds like it is going to be sweet.
#11
Registered User
I had mine on top of the ARB with studs. I really liked it though it was only that way for a couple trips. The bumper lives on with AxleIke, not sure if he has used the studs yet.
I am a big dumb animal some times. 48's are right at the limits of what I care to hump around. With the 60, you have one choice and that is where I am leaving it.
I am a big dumb animal some times. 48's are right at the limits of what I care to hump around. With the 60, you have one choice and that is where I am leaving it.
#12
Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
48's are right at the limits of what I care to hump around. With the 60, you have one choice and that is where I am leaving it.
Heck, with it I would not even need the jack
#14
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Here is the bumper in question:
A shot thats a little closer, you can see the stud, it is just welded onto the bumper:
I have not used these. I have the jack on the roof, cuz I leave it on. I am getting a 60 so i may switch to the bumper mount then, as it will likely be pretty heavy.
A shot thats a little closer, you can see the stud, it is just welded onto the bumper:
I have not used these. I have the jack on the roof, cuz I leave it on. I am getting a 60 so i may switch to the bumper mount then, as it will likely be pretty heavy.
#15
Phil, I have confirmed the bolt pattern is 6 on 5.5 for the FJ Crusier.
I see Man-A-Fre has several of the Kaymars, so it gets confusing.
http://man-a-fre.com/parts_accessori...chmentsacc.htm
I see Man-A-Fre has several of the Kaymars, so it gets confusing.
http://man-a-fre.com/parts_accessori...chmentsacc.htm
#16
Hey, Man-A-Fre just got back to me.
They would need an FJ Cruiser to pop on in to their shop, then they can test one of the Kaymar Hi-Lift mounts since there are a few models.
So if anyone here with an FJ Cruiseer can stop by their shop, they can see if the mount will fit with a 17" stock alloy wheel or not.
They would need an FJ Cruiser to pop on in to their shop, then they can test one of the Kaymar Hi-Lift mounts since there are a few models.
If the lugs are a 6 bolt pattern, it might fit. The problem in the rim thickness, we don't have a FJ here to try one on. We might get one in soon, then we can try it.
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