DIY Swing out tire mount ideas

RangerWeaver · May 12, 2015

As the title says I'm thinking on making a swing out tire mount for my rig. I don't know if I should go from the bumper or make one like the ford bronco uses. Any and all Ideas are welcome.

rammanriley20 · May 13, 2015

Start with a heavy duty bumper like a ranch hand.. this will make any mounting 10x easier

jsmith · May 13, 2015

rammanriley20 said:
Start with a heavy duty bumper like a ranch hand.. this will make any mounting 10x easier

Yep +1 to that. I'd for sure start with a better rear bumper then go something like this

Rock_Hard_Rear_Bumper_and_Tire_Carrier_Jeep_Cherokee_XJ_3.jpg~320x480

rammanriley20 · May 13, 2015

You live down south used ranch hand bumpers should be a dime a dozen!

RangerWeaver · May 13, 2015

With some modifications could I use this?
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/5020195725.html

BBartow · May 13, 2015

Pretty sure AO makes a rear bumper for our trucks that isn't too expensive.

EDIT: Found it http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Ram-T...its1500-2500-3500-Series-Trucks-/171294786588

RangerWeaver · May 14, 2015

Also since I can make one. Could I use one of these?
http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/tech/project1544.html

DodgeTx · May 14, 2015

You could probly make one like the last link you shared,
that craigslist ad is for a dually and curves around to be even with the dually fender flares :superhack:

you could cut it or wait for a better deal, all bumpers will fit if you are determined and patient

rammanriley20 · May 15, 2015

Get the affordable offroad one. they make good **** and you cant beat $400

DodgeTx · May 15, 2015

That one for $400 just seems like thin metal to me. I think would need reinforcement mounts underneath the bumper to support the swing out spare tire. Maybe its thick metal but an old 4x4 ford i used to own had own and it was fairly thin.

Possibly search other cities on cl? find one for a dodge 2nd gen and request them to mail it to you.

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