Custom spare tire mount location

[bronkenn]

Did you fab this yourself or was it a kit. If it was a kit where did you get it?

Yes I made the carrier. I had seen the one that YETI on this site built and modified it to what I wanted.

 

[ericwilkison]

I got a question about tire iron mount on the back of my tire carrier. It's four simple plastic cups that locate the tire iron ends and rubber strap that holds it in place. Two of the cups are taller to account for the offsite height. The plastic cups are my own design that I printed them on my 3D printer. The strap I ordered off Amazon. I think it was supposed to be for a gun rack.

 

[syndicate1]

I offset mine to the driver side mainly because I didn't want to hide the "FORD" lettering on the tailgate.

That is the best looking inconspicuous tire mount I have ever seen and added bonus of a stock bumper.

Was it purchased or custom made?



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[bronkenn]

That is the best looking inconspicuous tire mount I have ever seen and added bonus of a stock bumper.

Was it purchased or custom made?



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Thank you. I built it and like the way it turned out. The rack works well and the latch/striker mechanism really came out nice. I found a door latch on some hotrod catalogue site that would fit inside the 2x3 channel and put a striker in the upper bumper bolt hole. There is an adjustable alignment pin that keeps it from bouncing when you hit a bump. The small aluminum release knob is on the end. Ken


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[BigB]

I got a question about tire iron mount on the back of my tire carrier. It's four simple plastic cups that locate the tire iron ends and rubber strap that holds it in place. Two of the cups are taller to account for the offsite height. The plastic cups are my own design that I printed them on my 3D printer. The strap I ordered off Amazon. I think it was supposed to be for a gun rack.

I think you may want to secure it a little better than with a cheap rubber strap. Other than that, it's a great idea.

Perhaps add a velcro strap that wraps back on itself.

 

[wsager]

I think you may want to secure it a little better than with a cheap rubber strap. Other than that, it's a great idea.

Perhaps add a velcro strap that wraps back on itself.

I used to feel that way about them. Actually I have those straps on my hitch mounted Yakima bike rack. They work very well, even with a heavy electric bike. The bike rack design has the strap pulled over an oblong plastic retainer. If you thread a nylock nut on the rod to stretch it over, I bet it will hold over some rough terrain.

 

[roundhouse]

Nice work !

 

[gnsteam]

Thank you. I built it and like the way it turned out. The rack works well and the latch/striker mechanism really came out nice. I found a door latch on some hotrod catalogue site that would fit inside the 2x3 channel and put a striker in the upper bumper bolt hole. There is an adjustable alignment pin that keeps it from bouncing when you hit a bump. The small aluminum release knob is on the end. Ken


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Nice job with the carrier. How is the latch mechanism working out any rattling and feel secure? I've been working on a design of my own, but struggling with latch design. First time I've seen this approach. I like the clean look.

Thanks

Fred

 

[bronkenn]

Nice job with the carrier. How is the latch mechanism working out any rattling and feel secure? I've been working on a design of my own, but struggling with latch design. First time I've seen this approach. I like the clean look.

Thanks

Fred

Thank you. The latch works very well. It has a nice positive closing. The locator pin keeps it from bouncing and I don't notice any rattle. I put an O-ring on the locator and wrapped the striker with tape and it closes tight. I tried different things on the striker pin but electrical tape worked the best. Just wrap it about three or four wraps and it is tight.

 

[gnsteam]

Thank you. The latch works very well. It has a nice positive closing. The locator pin keeps it from bouncing and I don't notice any rattle. I put an O-ring on the locator and wrapped the striker with tape and it closes tight. I tried different things on the striker pin but electrical tape worked the best. Just wrap it about three or four wraps and it is tight.

Thanks, I will give this latch a look.

 

[MikeKC130J]

Thank you. I built it and like the way it turned out. The rack works well and the latch/striker mechanism really came out nice. I found a door latch on some hotrod catalogue site that would fit inside the 2x3 channel and put a striker in the upper bumper bolt hole. There is an adjustable alignment pin that keeps it from bouncing when you hit a bump. The small aluminum release knob is on the end. Ken


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You wouldn’t mind sharing your build plans? I can afford to purchase one already built.