View Full Version : 3rd Gen 4Runner tire carrier Build-Up
BruceTS
03-03-2008, 06:27 PM
I'm fabricating a bolt-on carrier for one of my custom bumpers.
Here's the progress so far.....
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7206.jpg
The short leg will hold the 2 fuel cans and the long leg will have the spare tire and hi-lift jack.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7208.jpg
One of the pivot points, I'm using graphite impregnated delrin bushings.
The whole assembly will simply slip over the hitch assembly and shackle hanger mounts. 3 bolts will lock it down. I still need to add a few more braces, but it does mount solid.
The reason I made one leg longer than the other is the type of latch assembly I plan to mount. The hitch would have been in the way, besides this also give a bit more room for the tire as well.
xonetruthcrewx
03-03-2008, 06:51 PM
I will be looking forward to seeing the finished outcome of this.
Cebby
03-03-2008, 06:52 PM
Nice work Bruce - good to see a double shear design on there.
corax
03-03-2008, 06:57 PM
nice fab skills and extra props for making it an add-on.
YotaFun
03-03-2008, 07:41 PM
Can't wait to see the finished product
Seanz0rz
03-03-2008, 07:43 PM
looks like im going to have to buy your bumper with this carrier... haha. nice work!!!
ecchamberlin
03-03-2008, 07:50 PM
Looks great Bruce. Cannot wait to see how it all works out.
Will we loose the use of our shackles with this or just use the shackle pins to bolt it on?
BruceTS
03-03-2008, 08:16 PM
Will we loose the use of our shackles with this or just use the shackle pins to bolt it on?
A while back I promised Joyce I'd build her a tire carrier. I had many factors to consider, she wanted to carry a hi-lift, and 2 spare fuel cans as well. Ideally a system that wasn't too heavy and easily bolted on. By going with a double swing out design it spreads the weight better and opens the system to be more modular. I can easily add mounts for a table that can go between the swing out or a system to extend the back platform, giving more space when sleeping in the back.
As for the shackle hangers, on this design it takes away their usage, but Joyce has one of those hitch mounted shackle pins so she didn't mind getting it mounted this way. I could easily drill a hole through the 2x4 and sleeve it, instead, but Joyce had already gotten her bumper powder coated, so I was trying to avoid doing any modifications to it.
randver
03-03-2008, 09:51 PM
jumping in line to watch this thread. as always great job so far bruce. and im still in the line for " need to get a rear bumper from bruce" lol
Bob98SR5
03-04-2008, 12:08 AM
bruce,
as always, you are a true innovator. can't wait to see it all done.
hows joyce doing?
bob
cplvc
03-04-2008, 07:58 AM
Nice work Bruce, different from all the other designs I've seen. Its always entertaining to see your work.
tour4fun
03-04-2008, 08:04 AM
bruce,
as always, you are a true innovator. can't wait to see it all done.
hows joyce doing?
bob
Bruce is finally making my tire carrier :angel:
Bob, all is going well :). I'm leaving for Utah with Mark (expat) and JohnD from toyota120 for a 10 day trip on the 21st. Mark took this video on Sunday http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/expatozzie/Hungry%20Valley/?action=view¤t=HungryValley016.flv
Party at Bruce's place Saturday to watch him working :hillbill:
(Maybe not, less partying = more work ;) )
BruceTS
03-08-2008, 07:52 PM
fabricated the latching assembly..... even with both swung out, it is quite sturdy, note there are no mounting bolts holding it in place :D
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7211.jpg
This is with the 2 fuel cans base plate and riser for the tire carrier attached. I wanted to use a different type of latching system, but Joyce wanted a user friendly set-up.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7217.jpg
The plates overlap and when closed it is very solid
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7218.jpg
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7220.jpg
Above the latch, I'll drill a hole for a padlock. Added the round tube where the tire mounts, so it's easier to hoist into place. Now it will be a simple task to line up the bolt holes.....
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7223.jpg
Tomorrow I'll finish adding all the bracing, build the fuel can box and hi-lift mounts.... then sand and paint.....
freejake3
03-08-2008, 08:57 PM
Looking good so far. Try to snap some shots of the mounts. What's your wall thickness on the mild steel? With those bushings - does that negate the need for a greasable bolt instead? And what's the lb. capacity on the hinge itself? Thanks for sharing.
BruceTS
03-08-2008, 09:39 PM
Looking good so far. Try to snap some shots of the mounts. What's your wall thickness on the mild steel? With those bushings - does that negate the need for a greasable bolt instead? And what's the lb. capacity on the hinge itself? Thanks for sharing.
wall thickness is 1/4"
The bushings are graphie impregnated delrin, no lubrication needed.
The hinge is made from a machined DOM outer tubing, that the bushings fit in and a DOM inner sleeve. The bolt is 1/2" fine thread grade F911. As for the lb. capacity of the hinge, I have no clue, but it's quite high, since it was designed to be the bushing set-up for lower links on race trucks.
DHC6twinotter
03-09-2008, 03:21 PM
Wow...really nice bruce. I like that double hinged setup. :thumbup:
BruceTS
03-09-2008, 05:43 PM
Finished the fuel can carrier and added bracing to the tire carrier. Ran out of gas for the welder so I'll have to complete the rest during the week.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7224.jpg
I intentionally didn't add a diagonal support on the left side of the tire carrier, I plan to attach the Hi-lift there. The mounts will bolt the jack solid, so it will act as the additional brace.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7225.jpg
The cans can only be removed from the inside, so when latched and locked they are safe from would-be-theives.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7226.jpg
Man that looks good, wish I could weld like that. Really like the gas can holder, I may borrow some from that design.
I'm doing something very similar and am planning on using Dom inside Dom with teflon bushings and some all thread holding it together or possibly just a bolt. Curious if you are worried at all about theft from unbolting the hinge or have a way to combat that I missed.
Great Job!
Very nice, great work as always.
freejake3
03-10-2008, 07:01 AM
wall thickness is 1/4"
The bushings are graphie impregnated delrin, no lubrication needed.
The hinge is made from a machined DOM outer tubing, that the bushings fit in and a DOM inner sleeve. The bolt is 1/2" fine thread grade F911. As for the lb. capacity of the hinge, I have no clue, but it's quite high, since it was designed to be the bushing set-up for lower links on race trucks.[/quote]
Nice Bruce. Any idea of the finished weight? Killer fab work.
Erich_870
03-10-2008, 10:43 AM
The cans can only be removed from the inside, so when latched and locked they are safe from would-be-theives.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7226.jpg
Very cool! One question though, is the gas can capable of "tipping" back against the rig if you hit the breaks hard enough? Example: Hit the brake, hear a clunk against the back as the full can slams against the back gate.
Just wondered.
Erich
calrockx
03-10-2008, 11:26 AM
Very cool! One question though, is the gas can capable of "tipping" back against the rig if you hit the breaks hard enough? Example: Hit the brake, hear a clunk against the back as the full can slams against the back gate.
that's where a bungee cord or ratchet strap come in
d0ubledown
03-13-2008, 10:13 PM
awesome work bruce! having it bolt on is absolutely brilliant.
wow this is turning out great bruce, keep the updates comin
BruceTS
03-14-2008, 04:29 PM
Made the Hi-Lift mounts, and mocked up everything....
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7230.jpg
YotaFun
03-14-2008, 11:39 PM
Looks Sweet!
randver
03-15-2008, 12:03 AM
drool nice work bruce
4runnerchevy
03-15-2008, 04:45 AM
Nice :thumbup:
BruceTS
03-16-2008, 12:48 PM
Finally complete! well almost...........
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7236.jpg
Showing the clearance between the body, any closer would not be advised.....
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7237.jpg
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7244.jpg
The secondary latch, is a padlock.....
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7239.jpg
Showing with both swung out, boy them HiLift extreme jacks look purdy.
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7247.jpg
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7248.jpg
Joyce is gonna order a FJ-40 license plate holder for me to install, but for now zip ties will do...
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier7251.jpg
BTW thanks for all the complements.... now I need to build another for myself!
hey bruce, did you ever weight it fully loaded?
id be curious to see how much it weighs out to.
YotaFun
03-16-2008, 07:47 PM
That looks Spectacular Bruce.
I want one now :-P
d0ubledown
03-17-2008, 12:35 AM
slick man...just slick. so this bolt on affair is pretty much compatible with all bruceTS bumpers? ingenious!
tour4fun
03-17-2008, 08:11 AM
I have a new tire carrier :tongueout:.
Thank you Bruce :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:.
damn that thing needs some tires and lift!
BruceTS
03-24-2008, 11:01 PM
Hehe, instead of starting a new thread, I figured I'll just add to this one...
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier07268.jpg
http://bruce.calrockx.com/images/carrier07277.jpg
This is my first carrier I built, but made a few changes to it since backing into a boulder on the Rubicon. I relocated the HiLift jack, placing it closer in and lower.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/765000-765999/765340_207_full.jpg
I had it up underneath the tire but it stuck out a bit far. In Big Bear it actually snagged a tree branch and bent the jack.
Crozhawk
03-27-2008, 01:24 PM
Nice work on Joyce's carrier. I had a chance to see it in person when we crossed paths on the White Rim trail in Canyonlands. ....pretty slick!
SD4runner
03-30-2008, 08:27 AM
Argg... I really need one of these. ;)
It would free up so much darn space!
Would it be possible to make a swing-out carrier which mounted into the reciever hitch, and also have supports which bolted to the frame?
tour4fun
03-31-2008, 05:41 PM
Nice work on Joyce's carrier. I had a chance to see it in person when we crossed paths on the White Rim trail in Canyonlands. ....pretty slick!
Nice meeting you, Tim and families :).
Crozhawk
04-03-2008, 05:53 PM
Nice work on Joyce's carrier. I had a chance to see it in person when we crossed paths on the White Rim trail in Canyonlands. ....pretty slick!
Nice meeting you, Tim and families :).
Likewise Joyce :)
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