latch - swing away tire carrier

AndyL · 04-19-2008, 11:05 AM

Hey folks,

Ok so I admit it, I'm working slightly backwards here... Building a rear bumper with swing away tire carrier:

I'm pondering how to latch it, so that it's not going to rattle... Had a few different pin / screw type ideas - but not overly thrilled by any of them...

Anyone have any genius ideas they'd care to share?

Belize Off Road Team · 04-19-2008, 11:07 AM

the only thing i can think of is drill a hole at the one end and fill the area inside but leave a hole for the pin to go through and put a hole in the bumper for the pin to go into. thats all i can think of without going overboard.

**Elvota** · 04-19-2008, 11:20 AM

Lot's of good latches here:
http://www.carrlane.com/index.cfm

And for some reason I had this particular section bookmarked:
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.as...pe=&catnum=113

Just have to search a bit for other builds and see what works. Don't underestimate the amount of stress this latch will be under and go as big as possible. Something that is adjustable will also be important so you can keep it tight over time.

jjrgr21 · 04-19-2008, 11:48 AM

i have the toggle style from mcmaster on my carrier

4Crawler · 04-19-2008, 11:50 AM

I use a pair of these kind:

Very solid, no noise at all.

**aviator** · 04-19-2008, 01:55 PM

How secure a latch are you looking for?
You could try a turn-buckle/hasp type unit
a lever lock thing like the above poster you could probably rig a padlock for that.

AndyL · 04-20-2008, 09:57 AM

Don't need a way to padlock it...

Love the carrlane latch toggles
http://www.carrlane.com/Catalog/inde...3C3B285351415A

Except for one thing... I know I'll peel the latch off the first time I go wheeling; if not peeling it off, It'll become tree fodder (and i'm guessing likely to release if it does - unless I actually do buy the carrlane with the safety... Just don't think I want to ask how much that'll cost).

Am I insane, am I making a mountain outta a 1 in 100 (not thinking so, last 3 wheeling trips I bent the old bumper's corners)? I'm thinking a vertical mount if it matters, either on the side or rear face...

crolison · 04-20-2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Crawler

I use a pair of these kind:

Very solid, no noise at all.

We use those on our wind turbines

monstertruckman · 05-19-2008, 01:30 PM

i used a sprung loaded shute bolt normally for garden gates only cost a couple of quid to lock it shut but i did make the tyre carrier have a drop down arm so it makes it a lot easyer to remove, just pull the pin and the tyrer drops down

dirtyXplorer · 05-19-2008, 02:19 PM

It would be cool to see someone use butterfly latches (The kind that are on road cases)

chip · 06-05-2008, 05:18 PM

what kind of hinge did you use for your swing out tire carrier?

AndyL · 07-06-2008, 08:03 AM

That's actually a pair of 1" bore pillow block bearings; with a 1" keyed shaft as the pivot. If I was to do it again, I think i'd go with 1 1/4" shaft and may still yet...

Still slowly muddling away on this - currently I'm using a 3/4" coarse thread bolt to latch it down (spring loaded). It's a bit of a theft deterrent - if you don't have the 1 1/8" wrench (or impact) - you're not getting in

04-19-2008, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
AndyL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Eh! Posts: 86	latch - swing away tire carrier Hey folks, Ok so I admit it, I'm working slightly backwards here... Building a rear bumper with swing away tire carrier: I'm pondering how to latch it, so that it's not going to rattle... Had a few different pin / screw type ideas - but not overly thrilled by any of them... Anyone have any genius ideas they'd care to share?

04-19-2008, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Belize Off Road Team Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corozal Town, Belize Posts: 2,387	the only thing i can think of is drill a hole at the one end and fill the area inside but leave a hole for the pin to go through and put a hole in the bumper for the pin to go into. thats all i can think of without going overboard. __________________ -Phyl 1991 Hilux Surf SSR-G Petrol 3.0L V6 193,000kms l 3.4L V6 264,000kms to be rebuilt then installed! l Rancho RS5000 l 31"x10.50"xR15 Pro Comp Xterrain l K&N Drop in filter l PP 1" Lift Coil Springs l TRD shift knob l Lv. 3 First Aid Kit l White Gauges & Temp Controls l LED conversion l 80/100W Hella H4 l Hella Black Magic l 1st Gen Roll Bar Mod l FT/RR Diff. Breathers l Smittybilt XRC8 Winch l TOYOTA TOUR 2008 トヨタ\|NEVER QUIT

04-19-2008, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	Lot's of good latches here: http://www.carrlane.com/index.cfm And for some reason I had this particular section bookmarked: http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.as...pe=&catnum=113 Just have to search a bit for other builds and see what works. Don't underestimate the amount of stress this latch will be under and go as big as possible. Something that is adjustable will also be important so you can keep it tight over time. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

04-19-2008, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,416	i have the toggle style from mcmaster on my carrier __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

04-19-2008, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,254	I use a pair of these kind: Very solid, no noise at all. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

04-19-2008, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,323	How secure a latch are you looking for? You could try a turn-buckle/hasp type unit a lever lock thing like the above poster you could probably rig a padlock for that. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

04-20-2008, 09:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
AndyL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Eh! Posts: 86	Don't need a way to padlock it... Love the carrlane latch toggles http://www.carrlane.com/Catalog/inde...3C3B285351415A Except for one thing... I know I'll peel the latch off the first time I go wheeling; if not peeling it off, It'll become tree fodder (and i'm guessing likely to release if it does - unless I actually do buy the carrlane with the safety... Just don't think I want to ask how much that'll cost). Am I insane, am I making a mountain outta a 1 in 100 (not thinking so, last 3 wheeling trips I bent the old bumper's corners)? I'm thinking a vertical mount if it matters, either on the side or rear face...

05-19-2008, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
monstertruckman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: devon,united kingdom Posts: 101	i used a sprung loaded shute bolt normally for garden gates only cost a couple of quid to lock it shut but i did make the tyre carrier have a drop down arm so it makes it a lot easyer to remove, just pull the pin and the tyrer drops down __________________ mk1 with 89 2.4d v6,bobed 18 inches,full soft top,9 inch lift,full exo cage,swing out tyre carrier,front tubular winchbumper with x9,rock sliders,rear tube bumper,5 speed box,front truetrac,rear arb lockers,twin transfer case,4.7 crawler gears,38 inch super swampers,rear disc brake conversion,transmission disc parking brake,5.29 ring& pinnions,snorkel,air compressor,cb,twin batteries,remote oil filter,low profile gearbox mount,diff guards,

05-19-2008, 02:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
dirtyXplorer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mile High Posts: 216	It would be cool to see someone use butterfly latches (The kind that are on road cases) __________________ 93 4runner SR5, V6 3.0 Auto, Pro Comp ES9000s, 14" Magnaflow, Aisin manual hubs 93 Ford Explorer, lifted, 35"s

06-05-2008, 05:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
chip Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 24	what kind of hinge did you use for your swing out tire carrier?

07-06-2008, 08:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
AndyL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Eh! Posts: 86	That's actually a pair of 1" bore pillow block bearings; with a 1" keyed shaft as the pivot. If I was to do it again, I think i'd go with 1 1/4" shaft and may still yet... Still slowly muddling away on this - currently I'm using a 3/4" coarse thread bolt to latch it down (spring loaded). It's a bit of a theft deterrent - if you don't have the 1 1/8" wrench (or impact) - you're not getting in

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