[cj80cruiser]

Here's the link to the first thread I started if you care to see how long it took me to finally get this done, LOL. here I've got pretty much everything figured out for making these now if anyone needs one. Remove 2 bolts and it's out. Fully adjustable for stock to larger tires. No holes to be drilled...attaches to cargo D rings.

Pics are taken with a 285/70r17 but there is probably enough room for a 36 but definitely a 315/75r16.

It is not made to hold a Hi-Lift. I was just taking a look to see if I wanted to try to get it to fit. I have a 60" but a 48" might work.

[Gerdo]

Looks nice. Simple too.

[cj80cruiser]

Originally Posted by Gerdo

Looks nice. Simple too.

Thanks Gerdo. It looks simple but I had a few set backs that took up some time. Atleast I learned a few things and have a good tucked up, out of the way, spare tire carrier now.

[driffter33]

Hey that's pretty sweet. Could you mount it on either side?

[cj80cruiser]

Originally Posted by driffter33

Hey that's pretty sweet. Could you mount it on either side?

It's not universal in that way if you mean could you swap from side to side freely. It can be made to fit either side with a simple change in the area circled in red though.

OR

I could make it like a "T" on the encircled part so you can swap from side to side. The only inconvience you would have is rolling the tire around the small extension.

[Stick Figure]

I personally have been trying to move gear out of the 4runner, but you can't beat a compact way to hold stuff inside where it is nice and safe from would be thieves. I would be tempted to bracket off of it to have a way to hold a tool box/bag on top of the wheel well behind the tire. Not sure how much more weight those two 6mm bolts will hold though.

[cj80cruiser]

With the tire sitting on the floor like that, there isn't much force applied to the bolts as is. It would almost stand on its own without being bolted down since the tire acts like another leg.

What did you have in mind? If the wheel hump could help support the weight it should work

[Stick Figure]

Ideally would be like a flat plate that sits on top with a tool box that could slide on and off for easy access (with a latch of some kind). It would tuck it back out of the way but allow super quick access. I may have to figure out a way to do something like that in mine. I don't plan to move the tire inside, but I hate having the tool box ratchet strapped down, its too long of a process when I need something out of it.

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Looks awesome, I'd run it

[puppetz007]

Originally Posted by ChildrenOfBodom

Looks awesome, I'd run it

[04rnr]

looks awesome, simple, sweet and effective
a couple years ago a guy i thought was a friend said he would me and two other friends a tire carrier, lets just it say it never happened lol
I like yours but with a cargobox I couldnt do that, but looks great, good enough Im going to think about redoing my cargobox to have something like that

[8sm]

Functional, ease of use, mulitple applications and simply brillant. Nice job..... looks like you're on to something here. Although I have not looked if this product is not already available, I would look into protecting your design.

A thought that crossed my mind, perhaps attaching to the existing frame a hinged platform 6-10", just enough when folded down would support the tire footprint off the carpet. I see two benefits, it would protect the carpeted area the tire sits on as well as added stability to the upright structure tieing it further into the tire mass.

congrats........regards 8sm

[cj80cruiser]

Originally Posted by 8sm

Functional, ease of use, mulitple applications and simply brillant. Nice job..... looks like you're on to something here. Although I have not looked if this product is not already available, I would look into protecting your design.

A thought that crossed my mind, perhaps attaching to the existing frame a hinged platform 6-10", just enough when folded down would support the tire footprint off the carpet. I see two benefits, it would protect the carpeted area the tire sits on as well as added stability to the upright structure tieing it further into the tire mass.

congrats........regards 8sm

I don't know how to protect the design, honestly. Didn't even know if it would be worth doing.

That carpet protector could easily be added for sure. I tried to keep as much weight off as possible but that idea never crossed my mind. Good idea, some people have nice carpet unlike myself.

My goal was to make something simple, adjustable, lightweight, and as small as possible to help with shipping costs. Without the wheel mount bracket attached the frame only weighs 15lbs. That bracket probably weighs less than 10lbs.

[derekabraham]

Originally Posted by ChildrenOfBodom

Looks awesome, I'd run it

I most definitely would too. So when do these go into production?

[cj80cruiser]

Originally Posted by derekabraham

I most definitely would too. So when do these go into production?

Whenever anybody wants one. I have enough material to make 2 quickly. I can also offer it $30 cheaper if you know someone that can weld. Also, would probably make shipping cheaper.

$160 + shipping for welded in bare metal
$130 + shipping for unwelded but marked for assembly

I rattle canned mine but I can have it powdercoated for an additional amount....ball park of $30-$40. I haven't been given a formal quote. I got that from conversation so I can't say for 100% sure but I will find out if interested.