Custom rear spare/jerry can carrier concept

[Mr.BigsLR3]

Hey all...

As promised, here is the concept of the rear spare carrier that I am working on. I am looking to have mount to the existing rear bumper steel with some welded reinforcements. So far, I am liking the concept and believe it will work well. I am always welcome some input from others. Feel free to let me know your thoughts.

Details:

- Unlike the Kaymar rear bumper, the tire clears the right side lighting assembly
- Bearing supported shaft arm
- Pin locked when closed

Side note - I am making this for my personal use. Just sharing the idea.

 

[dantheman1]

I really like the concept. Even though you're making it for your personal use, you would have a lot of people interested if you were to sell it in the $500-700 price range, I for one would be. Will it bolt right into the steel bumper support (assuming after drilling through bumper cover) or is welding necessary?

 

[Mr.BigsLR3]

I really like the concept. Even though you're making it for your personal use, you would have a lot of people interested if you were to sell it in the $500-700 price range, I for one would be. Will it bolt right into the steel bumper support (assuming after drilling through bumper cover) or is welding necessary?

The shaft would need to have the support of the steel inner bumper. You would need to drill the plastic fascia and then weld to the inner steel. I suppose, it could potentially simply bolt to it, but since I have to drill through the out plastic, I figured why bother.

I have toyed with selling this. I have sold parts before to online forums and i turned into a total PITA.

 

[Mr.BigsLR3]

I just went out in the garage and took a more detailed look at the bumper steel. Based upon what is there, I am thinking that having the mounting plate (that holds the shaft) welded to the bumper will likely be best. I am anticipating the weight on the arm to be fairly significant.

More to come.

 

[morrisdl]

Have you seen this one from Rasta?

The shorter swing arm would make it possible to open when parallel parked etc. Not sure but they may not be available in the US now. Last I checked it was $960 + shipping.

 

[Mr.BigsLR3]

Have you seen this one from Rasta?

The shorter swing arm would make it possible to open when parallel parked etc. Not sure but they may not be available in the US now. Last I checked it was $960 + shipping.

I have. And yep...no more dealers in the US (as far as I know.) They also need to move the tire a little more towards the center as it covers the right tailight.

 

[jesus_man]

I built a tire carrier for my bronco. One feature that I really like is the ability for it to pin open as well:

And I used a pin and a door latch to fasten the swing arm shut. I didn't want my 35" tire bouncing down the road if one of those failed.

Just some design ideas to think about.

It would be nice to put that on the other side so as not to block the only low spot in the glass, but I know there would be clearance issues there with the tailgate.

J.D.

 

[Mr.BigsLR3]

I built a tire carrier for my bronco. One feature that I really like is the ability for it to pin open as well:

And I used a pin and a door latch to fasten the swing arm shut. I didn't want my 35" tire bouncing down the road if one of those failed.

Just some design ideas to think about. It would be nice to put that on the other side so as not to block the only low spot in the glass, but I know there would be clearance issues there with the tailgate.

J.D.

Nicely done. I was considering the pin for locking it open as well. I am considering a shorter version similar to the length of the Rasta version to save weight and length when open.

 

[jesus_man]

I think the smaller arm is good. There is considerable leverage in a long arm!! If you wanted a Jerry can, add another arm on the other side.

What program are you using to design this? Looks very nice!

J.D.

 

[Mr.BigsLR3]

I think the smaller arm is good. There is considerable leverage in a long arm!! If you wanted a Jerry can, add another arm on the other side.

What program are you using to design this? Looks very nice!

J.D.

Thanks. The concept modeling work is done in FormZ. Next step is to convert it to Catia if needed. after revisiting this, I think the shorter arm makes more sense. You are dead on about the weight. Put a jerry can there full of fluid...it all adds up.