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Would it be stupid and unpractical to make this?

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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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Would it be stupid and unpractical to make this?-screen-shot-2013-02-07-11.28.36-pm.jpg

Basically weld brackets on both sides of the body with a type of hinge then run a bent tube from one side to the other with a tire holder. Wasnt sure if mounting it close enough to pillar would support it. Not sure if making something swing out that much is a good idea either, just a way to try and be different...maybe idk
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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I'd rather have a swing out tire carrier mounted on the bumper personally. I've also been looking into some of the tire carriers Tire Gate makes that fit in a 2" receiver, something like they offer should be easy to make.
Something like in your pic would probably require a lot of bracing and support for the quarter panels, and being mounted like that, I know I would hit where it mounts on some trees while wheeling. Doesnt seem like the best design to me.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Add some sweet corner panel armor to it and you should be good to go. I kind a like your design, different.
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