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Built 2 Spare Tire Carriers This Week

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Old 12-06-2009
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Built 2 Spare Tire Carriers This Week

Well I don't know how many people of you follow my build thread but I built a tiregate for my truck. Also my friend came over this weekend and we built a bumper and swing out tire carrier for his jeep. Enjoy the pictures.

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Then just a couple pictures of the side of my house for the day

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that looks sweet. So does it fold down like a regular tailgate?
 
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nice work man
 
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Not bad!
The only thing I would have done differently is mount the tire lower. Like 6-8 inches lower.
 
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is that an izuzu trooper i see :)
 
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Originally Posted by ClemsonRanger03
that looks sweet. So does it fold down like a regular tailgate?
Yeah it folds down like a regular tailgate. I have a picture of it folded down in my project log.

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Not bad!
The only thing I would have done differently is mount the tire lower. Like 6-8 inches lower.
Ya, I made I kind of wish I made it a little bit lower. If bothers me in the future I will lower it down.

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is that an izuzu trooper i see :)
Nope, It's a Mitsubishi Montero
 
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can you get closer pics of the jeep's locking mechanisim? i'm curious to see what you guys used to keep it locked in the closed position.
 
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both look sweet, the swing out looks good on the jeep
 
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double plus good! looks wicked, want to build one for my truck?

you should put a second tank in where your spare tire normally goes... pull some f-150 switching gear from a wrecker!
 
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Looking good.
 
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wanna make me one??? lol
 
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Latch Clamp, Vertical, 500 Lbs, 1.86 In - Vertical Handle Toggle Clamps - Clamps - Hand Tools : Grainger Industrial Supply

That is what we used for the latching mechanism on the jeep. It was slightly modified to have a little bit of extra security that it will stay closed.


For anyone that wants me to build them one. I would. Just bring me some steel and some beer and I'll go at it. Haha! But I'm sure its a long drive for most of you.
 
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off topic for a sec,

canada


usa


interesting how across the border the same company can have a different name, but still be the same...
 
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Already putting the full use of my bed to use!

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