That looks nice! Great job! I'd love to do it, but my main concern is what was already brought up. Hitting it on the trail. Anyone have anything similar to it or anything to prevent that?

 

Subd so I can keep track of this

 

+1

 

i love the idea...how did you get the spare tire holder though?

 

It was off of a boat trailer that i had, it would have been a little more work without it though

 

I've got a carrie almost the same as that one that i made out of a bike rack. I'll post pics if i can find em.

 

What sizes did you cut the 3FT section into?

And what sizes were the plates?

 

Make sure to make your own thread, that way you don't hijack Tim's thread.

 

So how much did this cost? Would it be better for someone who cant weld to just go and buy one?

 

Could you post the measurements of the plates,and the distance's of the hinge bolt? The length of the tube that goes to the receiver? Appears to be 1' and 2' length's of tube after cutting?Thanks,Will.

 

Well i aint gonna make a thread cause it doesn't need one but how about if someone wants pics or info PM me.

 

I'll take some measurements tomarrow.



About $25 for the square tubing, and the plates I already had, same with the hub, and hardware was < $20
Also depends, this is better for someone with no welder, but if you have a good welder it would cut cost on hardware and be just as dependable, i don't know of anywhere that have these carrier's in production or any kind for sale.

Yea, i will tomorrow. No problem

 

You had mentioned that you were working on a idea to attach a hatch shock.I have gone over this senario several times,and all I can come up with,is that it will assist in lowering,but not raising.This is a great,cost effective plan for a tire carrier.You see,I will be in and out of the hatch all day long,(I am a rural mail carrier,and my Cherokee is my route vehicle).So the dragging or hitting the carrier is of no concern to me.The creek I have to ford on occasion is pretty low in summer and no grade.
I plan to build this,any additional info will be appreciated.Anything that will help my back will is a plus.

 

Lol, at work so I did it quick, but it works

 

Not to Scale? Y not? Lol