I made my own hitch mount spare tire carrier.

[skyy80]

Hi everyone,

I have almost all parts in stock. I am waiting on material for the female portion of the hinge, but am going to start welding the lower portions in the mean time this week. My estimated completion time is 4-6 weeks. I am hoping to finish them sooner, though.

-CTN

can't Dm you...but can you msg how much you're asking...I'm interested

 

[ctnewman]

can't Dm you...but can you msg how much you're asking...I'm interested

Yeah, I can't DM you because your account is in the early stages, I guess... you can shoot me an email and we can talk there.

ctnewman at gmail!

 

[ctnewman]

A lot of people are asking when the carriers will be done. I originally didn't want to even bring up that I was building them before they were complete and ready to ship, but the fact that I need to determine if I should make offset or centered needs to be hashed out right now.

Anyhow, all the tubes are cut and beveled for welding (a lot of companies do not pre-bevel their tubing and it results in a lower strength product). Right now I cut enough pieces to do either 2 centered, 3 offset OR 3 centered, 2 offset. I'm still not certain which route I should take.
[MENTION=103267]Saker[/MENTION] wants a centered one [MENTION=594423]CajunMikeR[/MENTION] want's an offset one


Here's a pic of the tubes:

Here are a picture of the pivot pins. Beefy, machined from solid 2" round:

Lastly, here are all the laser cut and cnc formed sheet metal pieces. The brightly colored pieces are 1/4" 304 stainless steel and will be used for places likely to have coating wear (bolting plates, tire mount surfaces, hinge strike plates, etc)

I estimate completion time to be 4-6 weeks, but it could go quicker than that. All purchased parts (hinge bushings, claps, lock pins, etc) are in my hands already.

 

[Saker]

A lot of people are asking when the carriers will be done. I originally didn't want to even bring up that I was building them before they were complete and ready to ship, but the fact that I need to determine if I should make offset or centered needs to be hashed out right now.

Anyhow, all the tubes are cut and beveled for welding (a lot of companies do not pre-bevel their tubing and it results in a lower strength product). Right now I cut enough pieces to do either 2 centered, 3 offset OR 3 centered, 2 offset. I'm still not certain which route I should take.
[MENTION=103267]Saker[/MENTION] wants a centered one [MENTION=594423]CajunMikeR[/MENTION] want's an offset one


Here's a pic of the tubes:

Here are a picture of the pivot pins. Beefy, machined from solid 2" round:

Lastly, here are all the laser cut and cnc formed sheet metal pieces. The brightly colored pieces are 1/4" 304 stainless steel and will be used for places likely to have coating wear (bolting plates, tire mount surfaces, hinge strike plates, etc)

I estimate completion time to be 4-6 weeks, but it could go quicker than that. All purchased parts (hinge bushings, claps, lock pins, etc) are in my hands already.

[MENTION=602811]ctnewman[/MENTION],
Thank you for posting the photos of the parts!
Thanks for pointing out the beveled tube ends.

All interested and possibly on the fence,
It’s obvious to me the quality of materials that are being used in these carriers. (This isn’t a shoddy list of items being used in construction)
I have been in a line of work for many years, where I know first hand the difference between butt welds and pipes or tubes that were beveled. (This allows to make a root pass and multiple passes joining the material, leaving the joint stronger than the original material.)
He also has bronze bushings, (not shown) that will be used @ the pivot point.

 

[CajunMikeR]

All interested and possibly on the fence,
It’s obvious to me the quality of materials that are being used in these carriers. (This isn’t a shoddy list of items being used in construction)

I concur. Just looking at the materials, the prep work, and the attention to detail, not to mention the techniques used for final assembly...I expect these to be much higher quality than anything mass produced. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if you could use the lower arm as a lifting point (not that I'd recommend, nor would I be testing out, that theory).

The use of stainless for contact/wear points is a nice touch that will work well and be long lasting in coastal climates (like South Louisiana, where everything rusts in short order). This is definitely going to be a high quality custom piece that will garner a lot of questions at get togethers or on the trail.

 

[daytonaviolet]

i'm also interested in a centered one, pending how will it clear my gobi ladder. i would like to see something similar to detours of maine. Also the tire on the dom seems to be higher ?

Anyhow, all the tubes are cut and beveled for welding (a lot of companies do not pre-bevel their tubing and it results in a lower strength product). Right now I cut enough pieces to do either 2 centered, 3 offset OR 3 centered, 2 offset. I'm still not certain which route I should take.

[MENTION=103267]Saker[/MENTION] wants a centered one [MENTION=594423]CajunMikeR[/MENTION] want's an offset one

 

[TrD4runnerOffRoad]

I’d be interested if there’s any spots remaining. I’m a center mounted on, pending if it would work with a ladder as well. Can you pm me the details?

Thanks

 

[Saker]

I’d be interested if there’s any spots remaining. I’m a center mounted on, pending if it would work with a ladder as well. Can you pm me the details?

Thanks

i'm also interested in a centered one, pending how will it clear my gobi ladder. i would like to see something similar to detours of maine. Also the tire on the dom seems to be higher ?

Let me suggest that you pm [MENTION=602811]ctnewman[/MENTION] so you can ask questions.
Or email him at ctnewman at gmail

He is in the process of working on them as I type this, so time is important.
He may have already cut the tubes

 

[bboy626]

PM'd for inquiry!

 

[ctnewman]

Hey guys,

The center mounted ones will NOT clear a ladder. That is the reason for the offset. When I designed this my main intention was to have a close fitting design where the tire hugged the rear hatch, because all the ones on the market stuck out so far.

See pics below for reference of fitment with gobi ladder. I suppose that you could put spacers behind the wheel... but then what's the point of the tight fitting design.

Also, I made the executive decision and decided to make 3 offset and two centered. One of each is spoken for.

Additionally, here is some more information that i was asked in a PM but thought group knowledge would be helpful:


1) the camera mounts on an armored extension that peeks through the wheel centerbore.

2) higher license plate sits in different places depending on whether or not is is offset or centered:

you can see there there are two plate mounts. The upper mount is for the centered setup, the lower mount is for the offset. Only one plate mount will be on there, though.

3) the offset is to the right, not out away from the vehicle. The wheel on the offset version is shifted 8" off center to the right. It should clear your gobi ladder assuming it's installed in the factory specified spot. I have seen some installed more centered. the picture below shows the offset version. For reference the one on my truck is offset 10" to the right and the gobi ladder is installed in the factory specified position.

 

[patkelly4370]

I've toyed with the idea of making my own using this receiver for better departure angle and a pre-built spindle.
It would be quite similar looking to yours.

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[SendInTheCavalry]

Looks amazing!!

I wonder how long the sleeve has to be to support a bike carrier or rack thing?

If that hitch receiver protruded past the bumper just enough for your swing arm stock that thing would be the best hitch swing on the market!

 

[ctnewman]

Looks amazing!!

I wonder how long the sleeve has to be to support a bike carrier or rack thing?

If that hitch receiver protruded past the bumper just enough for your swing arm stock that thing would be the best hitch swing on the market!

Correct. It could absolutely be shorter, but how much shorter depends on what loads you're adding.

 

[honda250xtitan]

great work OP. It's refreshing to see someone build something on these forums.

 

[Charlievee]

Would love to get in on this, just can't justify it at the moment.

 

[daytonaviolet]

Hey guys,

The center mounted ones will NOT clear a ladder. That is the reason for the offset. When I designed this my main intention was to have a close fitting design where the tire hugged the rear hatch, because all the ones on the market stuck out so far.

See pics below for reference of fitment with gobi ladder. I suppose that you could put spacers behind the wheel... but then what's the point of the tight fitting design.

Also, I made the executive decision and decided to make 3 offset and two centered. One of each is spoken for.

Additionally, here is some more information that i was asked in a PM but thought group knowledge would be helpful:


1) the camera mounts on an armored extension that peeks through the wheel centerbore.

2) higher license plate sits in different places depending on whether or not is is offset or centered:

you can see there there are two plate mounts. The upper mount is for the centered setup, the lower mount is for the offset. Only one plate mount will be on there, though.

3) the offset is to the right, not out away from the vehicle. The wheel on the offset version is shifted 8" off center to the right. It should clear your gobi ladder assuming it's installed in the factory specified spot. I have seen some installed more centered. the picture below shows the offset version. For reference the one on my truck is offset 10" to the right and the gobi ladder is installed in the factory specified position.

For the center option, what will be the offset ? I’m just trying to decide either center or to the right

 

[jhguth]

i wish someone would go through this design effort for a rear tire carrier that attached to the frame under the bumper cover instead of the hitch

 

[ctnewman]

For the center option, what will be the offset ? I’m just trying to decide either center or to the right

The center option is zero offset.

 

[daytonaviolet]

Center

i get that there's a center option. my concern is the distance from the ladder to the back of the tire when installed. for example, the ultraswing (rigd) has a 7" offset from back of the tire carrier to the hatch. i know the gobi ladder is ~ 3" from the hatch to the ladder.

so my conceren is the distance from the ladder to the back of the tire carrier. from ultraswing it's 4". i'm hoping this one (center option) has an offset of less then 3". i think 1" is good :typing:

this will determine if i choose center of offset carrier.

 

[ctnewman]

i wish someone would go through this design effort for a rear tire carrier that attached to the frame under the bumper cover instead of the hitch

Absolutely doable. Easier and better if you're willing to cut up your bumper for access. If you're trying to go around the bumper, you're not going to gain much, as you will still wind up having just as much steel and not a significant improvement in the way it attaches.