3rd Gen Swing out carrier --- ideas?
01-11-2009, 09:54 AM
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I had a guy use a spindle mount style hinge that I got from Rockstomper when he converted my Marlin bumper to swing out.
I have since found that a spindle mount is not the way to go especially if you are going to have both a spare tire and gas can. There are several reported cases of failure:
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=726027
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...hreadid=538906
turns out the spindle can become fatiqued. one guy lost a his tire on the freeway
When I get the chance I will be redoing my swing out using a double shear design similar to what EMS off road offers
http://emsoffroad.com/shop/index.php...8daf4adbd2f1e6
Iron Pig off Road has got some great kits for the DIY:
http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/fab/diy.shtml
as far as your idea coming through the stock bumper, that is kind of a cool idea, I would make sure the sub frame is substantial and tied to the frame.
I have since found that a spindle mount is not the way to go especially if you are going to have both a spare tire and gas can. There are several reported cases of failure:
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=726027
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...hreadid=538906
turns out the spindle can become fatiqued. one guy lost a his tire on the freeway
When I get the chance I will be redoing my swing out using a double shear design similar to what EMS off road offers
http://emsoffroad.com/shop/index.php...8daf4adbd2f1e6
Iron Pig off Road has got some great kits for the DIY:
http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/fab/diy.shtml
as far as your idea coming through the stock bumper, that is kind of a cool idea, I would make sure the sub frame is substantial and tied to the frame.
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