A while back I followed a thread about custom tire carriers, and found a company that sells the bearing assembly alone...

I can't find them now, despite the obvious search...any help?

I can sell you a spindle, bearings, hub, seal, grease zirt, and dust cap for $55

I think this is what you're looking for.

Rockstomper (http://rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm)

It's a nice beefy hinge, I've got one sitting on my work bench asking me why I don't get off my ass and weld up a tire carrier.

that a beefy one ^ Not a bad price at $45+shipping. may be on my list

I think the Rockstomper ones have a psychic connection to each other. The one on my bench is asking the same question! :shocked :shocked

. . . I've got one sitting on my work bench asking me why I don't get off my ass and weld up a tire carrier.

Just go to your local parts store, or bearing shop. All it is, is a 1" tapered bearing - you can get the bearings for just a few bucks each

trailer supply and repair shops, you can get the whole spindle and bearing setup.

Thanks guys, exactly what I was looking for.

Got the shop almost set back up after my move, so it's time to make some bumpers.

Anybody use RockStomper winch ropes? They are way cheaper than the others I have seen out there...

I think the Rockstomper ones have a psychic connection to each other. The one on my bench is asking the same question! :shocked :shocked

Definitely. I have one in a drawer begging to be let out.