I'm wondering the same thing. I could of sworn that I read two different articles that stated that Gen Right makes their swing down carrier in aluminum but I can't seem to find it on their website. I'm starting to contemplate building my own.
Doesn't the Or-Fab connect to the hinges?moscar45 said:Does anyone know if there is a lightweight simple tube carrier that attaches to the tailgate hinges?
Nope, to the body. The tailgate remains connected to the hinges.sacdaddy03 said:Doesn't the Or-Fab connect to the hinges?moscar45 said:Does anyone know if there is a lightweight simple tube carrier that attaches to the tailgate hinges?
Phillip said:Savvy Offroad is working on a tire carrier. They already have a rear bumper, but not the tire carrier.
They have stated that it will be tub mounted and not bumper mounted. Call Gerald and see how the progress is coming!![]()
Beau Bo said:Phillip said:Savvy Offroad is working on a tire carrier. They already have a rear bumper, but not the tire carrier.
They have stated that it will be tub mounted and not bumper mounted. Call Gerald and see how the progress is coming!![]()
They have been promising that for a LONG time, I'd be surprised if we ever see it. Don't get me wrong, I like to see it, just think they are working on other things and this doesn't have a high priority...
Stock latch/lock still in use, but I added a De-tas-co to keep the pressure off the stock unit. I am guessing with the 2"X2" 3/16 frame it weighs somewhere about 50 lbs? Not sure. Of course I welded it to Rokmen full corners which weigh a ton. But this can be done without the full steel corners. If I built another one I'd probably keep the 2"X2" on the top rail but go to 1/8" thick stuff on the bottom rail to save weight. All in all it may be heavier than a swing set up by 10 lbs or so.moscar45 said:Hahaha--love the tire swing Bob. I really like your design, and how the gate bolts directly to the carrier.
Do you have an idea on how much it weighs?- that style design out of 1x2 would probably be my best bet. That design coupled with a savvy aluminum bumper is probably the lightest possible combo-do you mind if I use your design for inspiration?
Did you have to disconnect the stock latch?-is it still lockable?
This is what the hinges and pins go into. The hinge pin brackets are welded to the cornersmoscar45 said:Wow-at first glance I would have thought it was lighter than a swingout unit. I think my current swingout is roughly 65lbs with the bumper-I'd have to put that design on a diet.
I'm not sure I follow you when you said you welded them to your corners. It looks like the base og the hinge is attached to the tub as it normally would, then your unit is hung in there with pins in the hinge. Do you mean the base of the hinge is welded? Sorry for not following you, I've never disassembled the hinges.
Squatchy07 said:The thing about aluminum is it's prone to stress fracturing. Especially at welded joints. Where a steel weldment will handle flexural stresses day in and day out without a hitch, aluminum has a tendency to do that for only so long then it cracks.
Not saying it can't or shouldn't be done, but I'm sure this is part of why you don't see them.
Why not make it out of aluminum and weld it on?moscar45 said:ah, I understand now. Thanks for the details!
I'd have to make the hinge assembly bolt on since I'll be going with aluminum corners- I'd consider making it out of bent tube also, or the 1x2 like you suggested for some of it.
Probably wouldn't just form a serviceability standpoint. If something gets damaged I wouldn't have to cut he mounts off or fab new ones if they were bolt on. And due to cost also-I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap to have al hinges fabbed.C4 said:Why not make it out of aluminum and weld it on?