Stock Rear Bumper Tire Carrier

[sk1nw4lk3r]

I remember seeing on these forums a couple years ago a guy posted pictures of a bumper he'd manufactured; it was a bumper mount tire carrier, but he had put the chrome bumper on top of the support and cut a hole through the stock bumper for the carrier hinge.

Does anyone remember the post? Have the pics? Or the link to the post?

Trying to get some ideas for the 69 I just picked up.

Thanks.

 

[asappin]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278138

 

[barronj]

Here’s mine

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229251

 

[BroncoChicken]

I’m doing something similar with the stock bumper. I bought the swing arm assembly from Protofab instead of building my own.

 

[barronj]

Is this what you're talking about BroncoChicken?

https://protofab4x4.com/product/retro-fit-tire-rack-system/

 

[BroncoChicken]

Yep, that’s the one.

 

[bronkenn]

Here are a few pics of the one I did.

 

[BroncoChicken]

That looks great! My welding skills are nil, so I’m taking a shortcut.

 

[barronj]

BroncoChicken, this is where you teach yourself (assuming you have the time). My first welding job was spot welding floor pans in to my bronco, 8-9 years ago. My second welding job was the bumper in my thread, in 2013; in my thread I even admit that this is the first bead I'd ever laid down. By the time I'd gotten around to installing my ZF in 2016, my welding skills had progressed to the point that I could design and build the crossmember that holds up the ZF

 

[Joe473]

That looks great! My welding skills are nil, so I’m taking a shortcut.

The swing arm is the easy part of this. Keep in mind you need to create support for the spindle behind the stock bumper too. To me this was the tougher part of the build. 76 Yetis was the one that inspired me a couple of years ago also.

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[barronj]

My goodness that’s fancy work!

 

[BroncoChicken]

Protofab kit

As sure as we were discussing this, look what showed up today. Can’t wait to dive into this.

 

[No Hay]

Love these bumpers, they all look great! Sure wish I could order one from somebody!

BroncoChicken, it's always fun to see bikes stored inside. I joked with my wife a couple weeks ago. No pics of my bicycles inside.

 

[BroncoChicken]

Our bicycles live in the basement. Pretty sure a motorcycle wouldn’t fly though.

 

[sk1nw4lk3r]

Thanks for all the help guys!! Love these bumpers, blows my mind no one is manufacturing them for sale yet.

Thanks for the links and photos. I think I'll tackle this this summer.

 

[BroncoJAK]

Here are a few pics of the one I did.

I love the simplicity, but I have to ask. Why did you put the tire so far over to the left?

 

[bronkenn]

I love the simplicity, but I have to ask. Why did you put the tire so far over to the left?

I didn't want to cover up the raised white FORD letters on the tailgate. I like how they look better than the license plate bracket. Ken

 

[BroncoChicken]

Protofab offered to build my kit reversed for just that reason. I like that you can see the letters behind yours.

 

[asappin]

Built a swingarm that is welded to the stock bumper. Not quite as sleek as everyone else’s design but works for my needs.

 

[76YETI]

Looks pretty good with a black bumper and