justin_4runner

so i ended up picking up a tire swing carrier for my 4runner, mine did not come with one but since i plan on doing 33s on my rig i want to carry a bigger tire. has anyone ever put one on and what did u use to back behind the body so it wont pull out threw the body? any info or ideas would be great...

ToyoTech559

if i think i know what your trying to say. maybe a wheel spacer?

scuba

The 4Runners with the tire carrier have a built in support behind the outer body panel.

justin_4runner

scuba how hard are they to remove those supports? or would just using large washers work or?

Stuwy123

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The swing out spare tire carrier has a spot welded in mount around the tail light.
I bought one off a local guy that had a 4Runner for parts. I asked him to simply cut out the rear corner for the bracket.
A good sawzall will do the trick.
Then you can cut out the spot welds holding it in and then either weld it in yourself or bolt it on.
I'm planning on bolting mine on to the back of my pickup. Bolt the latch to the tailgate and it should be plenty strong.

justin_4runner

have u noticed that on the rear tail gate as also different and u have to modify the orignial or get a whole tail gate? what was your thoughts on that?i think ill just go back to pull a part and see what they have to say on how much they will want for it.

Stuwy123

iTrader: (1)

The tail gate has a latch that you will need, it goes into the recess where the license plate goes. You only need the latch piece.

justin_4runner

yeah i have that latch base but what im talking about is the tail gate i have now has the lic. plate dead center and u have to remove all that to put that plate in and when u do it it has a different center section between the two i will see if i can find a pic to show what i mean .