Rigid UltraSwing for 5th Gen 4Runner - Anyone using it?

[2112 R]

What are the parts you used to make that spout for the rotopax. I'm looking to make something similar.

 

[cbelisle]

What are the parts you used to make that spout for the rotopax. I'm looking to make something similar.

I did a little DIY here.

 

[flippedcracker]

Is anyone having issues with their UltraLatch not clearing the hatch door when it's in the open position? I thought something was wrong, but contacted Rigd and they said you're just supposed to keep it closed if you're opening or closing the door.

Usually this isn't a problem because I know to close it, but I just had a tire shop close the hatch door with the handle open and it managed to chip some paint off this time.

Wondering if everyone is just dealing with this or if there's something wrong with mine.

I bought mine before they had the UltraLatch, but then bought the UltraLatch as an "upgrade". After using both, I went back to the old style latch. My driveway has an incline, and every time I went to open and close the hatch, I had to be mindful of the UltraLatch and even had to hold it out of the way with one hand while closing the hatch with the other. I did not have that issue with the old latch. After closing the hatch on the UltraLatch twice, I reinstalled the old latch and haven't looked back.

 

[sn_85]

I bought mine before they had the UltraLatch, but then bought the UltraLatch as an "upgrade". After using both, I went back to the old style latch. My driveway has an incline, and every time I went to open and close the hatch, I had to be mindful of the UltraLatch and even had to hold it out of the way with one hand while closing the hatch with the other. I did not have that issue with the old latch. After closing the hatch on the UltraLatch twice, I reinstalled the old latch and haven't looked back.

Wanna sell me your Ultralatch?


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[Mudhorn]

Where is everyone wiring their license plate lights?

I was thinking the hitch light would be the simplest since the UltraSwing would not be a permanent mount.
But maybe the taillight is better with a quick connect link in the wire.

 

[2112 R]

Where is everyone wiring their license plate lights?

I was thinking the hitch light would be the simplest since the UltraSwing would not be a permanent mount.
But maybe the taillight is better with a quick connect link in the wire.

I wanted something that was temporary and could be removed when I didn't have the hitch gate on the rig.

I bought a trailer harness:
Amazon.com: Miady 25ft Trailer Wiring Harness with 4 Flat Connector, 18 AWG Color Coded Wires Trailer Light Wiring Harness Extension with 4ft White Ground Wire: Automotive

Wired it to this: Amazon.com: LivTee Extremely Bright License Plate Frame LED License Plate Lights Lamp, Xenon White(6000K): Automotive

Snipped and capped all the non essential wires to reduce the size and mass of all the wires.

Then wrapped it in this:
Amazon.com: 65FT Wire Loom Tubing 3/8" Cable Sleeve Flexible Conduit, Flame Retardant PP Corrugated Electrical Wires Conduit, Electric Wires Cover,Black: Home Audio & Theater

Taped it up in a few spots to hold it all together.

When we use the swing out I zip tie the harness to the back side of the swing out and then plug it into the trailer harness location up under the back end on the drivers side.
Turn on the lights and the license plate lights up.

 

[alphabeast]

Wanna sell me your Ultralatch?


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Yea that $100 bucks for "previous customers" is still steep in my mind to upgrade a latch that works perfectly fine..

 

[Louisiana Overland]

What kind of tank mount and how did you mount it. Looks really good!

I used the powertank bracket, a reciever insert blank, and had a fabricator make it happen.

 

[1Louder]

Where is everyone wiring their license plate lights?

I was thinking the hitch light would be the simplest since the UltraSwing would not be a permanent mount.
But maybe the taillight is better with a quick connect link in the wire.

I did the 4 pin hitch wiring thing but then switched it to tapping into the factory wiring. Here is a good write-up.

License Plate LED Light Addition for Hitch Mounted Tire Carrier | Toyota 4Runner Forum [4Runners.com]

It is easy to do. Ends up being a lot cleaner. Since I use my 7 pin all the time having something plugged into the 4 pin was less convenient. It required modifying the factory covers for the hitch connections.

 

[808_702_4Runner]

In the second pic here what mount are you using for the rotopax and propane tank around the tire?
I have the Side Hack and have 2 gal water there, but would be nice to have another 4 Gal back there and the propane out of the cargo area.

It’s from Rock Slide Engineering
EZ Rack Kit Spare Tire Mount - Rock Slide Engineering

 

[Danthefitman]

Anyone notice a price increase on the ultra swing? The bundle used to be about $1.5k. It’s now $1.7k?

 

[YellowSnow]

Anyone notice a price increase on the ultra swing? The bundle used to be about $1.5k. It’s now $1.7k?

Maybe they are getting hit with increased raw material prices like everything else. Manufacturing delays seem to be impacting everything.

 

[justanothereric]

Anyone notice a price increase on the ultra swing? The bundle used to be about $1.5k. It’s now $1.7k?

That's crazy. At that point you might as well get a full rear bumper replacement that comes w/ swing arms...

 

[SnoRnR]

That's crazy. At that point you might as well get a full rear bumper replacement that comes w/ swing arms...

While I think the price is getting crazy if you look at most dual swings they are normally closer to $3k with all the options. I’d rather have them but they are also crazy prices.


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[Saker]

Maybe they are getting hit with increased raw material prices like everything else. Manufacturing delays seem to be impacting everything.

I definitely agree on both counts.....

I understand some of the shock manufacturers are also taking a price increase....probably for the same reasons.

 

[flippedcracker]

Wanna sell me your Ultralatch?


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Still wanna buy it?

 

[Humble Leader]

I was looking at this last night. their website lists it as $1,800. I assume this is US $. wow is it worth that much??? has more function than the wilco solo high clearance which is about $1,000

 

[mrblah]

I was looking at this last night. their website lists it as $1,800. I assume this is US $. wow is it worth that much??? has more function than the wilco solo high clearance which is about $1,000

New they aren't worth it at 1800. You can probably get it for way cheaper used. My buddy got a clean example for 1k with all the goodies used on the FB marketplace.

 

[Humble Leader]

New they aren't worth it at 1800. You can probably get it for way cheaper used. My buddy got a clean example for 1k with all the goodies used on the FB marketplace.

I was wrong. the price was listed in CAD - whatever payment processing software they have must have known I'm in Canada and gave me CAD prices, had to go all the way to checkout screen to see that though. that makes a lot more sense. so about $1,400 USD for a new one. still not cheap. but $1400 or $1800 USD is a huge price difference for me I have to factor 30% extra cost for currency + duty/tax into canada which is based on the CAD value of the goods

 

[mrblah]

I was wrong. the price was listed in CAD - whatever payment processing software they have must have known I'm in Canada and gave me CAD prices, had to go all the way to checkout screen to see that though. that makes a lot more sense. so about $1,400 USD for a new one. still not cheap. but $1400 or $1800 USD is a huge price difference for me I have to factor 30% extra cost for currency + duty/tax into canada which is based on the CAD value of the goods

I'm not sure about where you live, but these get flipped alot in california. I would still try to find them used if you can.