rear bumper / tire carrier question (custom)

mkinsman · 11-27-2012, 03:55 PM

So I am planning to build a front and rear bumper over the winter. pretty much got alot of ideas for the front so that should be simple enough, however , for the rear, i have my mind made up (i think the rear is pretty simple anyways) what i want to do though is fab up a tire carrier which pivots off the bumper. what i am not familiar with is the pivot point, where do i get it, for reference i will try and include a picture from google:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/4...ear-bumper.jpg

not the best picture but that part over on the right.
thanks in advance

**4DI2D** · 11-27-2012, 04:32 PM

Strictly fabricated from scratch. It would be best to put some kind of thrust bearing that you can lube for it to swing on.

1980ranger · 11-27-2012, 04:41 PM

I would just buy the spindle kit from A to Z Fabrication and build the rest of the bumper. I have used their spindle kits on jeep tire carries and they work well.

19BK93 · 11-27-2012, 04:44 PM

I have seen spindle kits from several different places. There are some pics of a rear bumper on Bronco Air website. They look great! Not sure if they totally fab or if they use kits in their process???

mkinsman · 11-27-2012, 06:25 PM

thanks ranger, i am pretty much sold on their heavy duty spindle, might just get the kit but i am not a big fan of that T handle style latch..we'll see

***LarryP*** · 11-27-2012, 08:57 PM

There have been 100's of bumpers like this built here and 1000's of threads/post on it. Spent a lil time searching here and you will find the threads.

mkinsman · 11-28-2012, 12:48 AM

I searched for a rear bumper build, anyways i got my anyswer, thanks for the input!

TSUTrojan · 11-29-2012, 10:29 AM

The cheapest and most original I've seen on here is to use a manual locking hub from the junkyard as the pivot. It is extremely strong and allows it to be locked into any position. I found it on one of the build threads.

Good luck and remember to post some pics when it's done.

BigBlue&Goldie · 11-29-2012, 11:44 AM

I like the hub method, but you still need to mount a spindle to the bumper to attach the hub.

Bebop_Man · 11-29-2012, 03:12 PM

I used the standard spindle & sleeve kit from Compitition 4x4 http://www.comp4x4.com/Tire-Carrier-...4-Spindle.html. Here's how I used it: http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/944226

m-unit · 11-29-2012, 07:50 PM

there is always ruff stuff as well... he is on this board and makes good stuff http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/STIRES.html

11-27-2012, 03:55 PM	#1
mkinsman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 84 iTrader: (1) Bronco Info: 1996 Bronco, Eddie Bauer Maroon/Tan, 5.8 6in lift with 35 " kumho mt's (craigslist special)	rear bumper / tire carrier question (custom) So I am planning to build a front and rear bumper over the winter. pretty much got alot of ideas for the front so that should be simple enough, however , for the rear, i have my mind made up (i think the rear is pretty simple anyways) what i want to do though is fab up a tire carrier which pivots off the bumper. what i am not familiar with is the pivot point, where do i get it, for reference i will try and include a picture from google: http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/4...ear-bumper.jpg not the best picture but that part over on the right. thanks in advance

11-27-2012, 04:44 PM	#4
19BK93 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 27 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 Bronco XLT 302 (not running right now) 190K Bone Stock (not for long) Rebuild in Process!	I have seen spindle kits from several different places. There are some pics of a rear bumper on Bronco Air website. They look great! Not sure if they totally fab or if they use kits in their process??? __________________ Bronco Info: 1993 Bronco XLT, 302, 190K, Bone Stock, Flowmaster Exhaust

11-27-2012, 08:57 PM	#6
*LarryP* Thanks 351w500 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northcentral,CA.Twain Harte, up here in the mountains Posts: 5,185 iTrader: (52) Bronco Info: 88 Centerion 460 Dana 60/10.25 78 Bronk Cromo shafts,Detoit 4.56's lift 7" Deavers 38's 9"rear disk	There have been 100's of bumpers like this built here and 1000's of threads/post on it. Spent a lil time searching here and you will find the threads. __________________ I take Prayer Requests. God Bless

11-29-2012, 03:12 PM	#10
Bebop_Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 66 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '86 302 EFI	I used the standard spindle & sleeve kit from Compitition 4x4 http://www.comp4x4.com/Tire-Carrier-...4-Spindle.html. Here's how I used it: http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/944226 __________________ '86 w/ 302, T-18 4-spd, BW 1345 T-case, Cherry Bomb exhaust, 3G alt, Saginaw PS pump, Rough Country 12000lb winch, Custom bumpers, side rails, roof rack, rear storage bin, 35" MTR's Supermotors Registry

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11-27-2012, 04:32 PM	#2
4DI2D FSM Lifetime Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 221 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '93 Custom, '90 Lincoln 302, E4OD sixlitre tune and a lot of overdue service	Strictly fabricated from scratch. It would be best to put some kind of thrust bearing that you can lube for it to swing on.

11-27-2012, 04:41 PM	#3
1980ranger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	I would just buy the spindle kit from A to Z Fabrication and build the rest of the bumper. I have used their spindle kits on jeep tire carries and they work well.

11-27-2012, 06:25 PM	#5
mkinsman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 84 iTrader: (1) Bronco Info: 1996 Bronco, Eddie Bauer Maroon/Tan, 5.8 6in lift with 35 " kumho mt's (craigslist special)	thanks ranger, i am pretty much sold on their heavy duty spindle, might just get the kit but i am not a big fan of that T handle style latch..we'll see

11-28-2012, 12:48 AM	#7
mkinsman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 84 iTrader: (1) Bronco Info: 1996 Bronco, Eddie Bauer Maroon/Tan, 5.8 6in lift with 35 " kumho mt's (craigslist special)	I searched for a rear bumper build, anyways i got my anyswer, thanks for the input!

11-29-2012, 10:29 AM	#8
TSUTrojan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 13 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1985 Bronco 351 4V HO, C6, 3.50LS 9" - Amazingly original	The cheapest and most original I've seen on here is to use a manual locking hub from the junkyard as the pivot. It is extremely strong and allows it to be locked into any position. I found it on one of the build threads. Good luck and remember to post some pics when it's done.

11-29-2012, 11:44 AM	#9
BigBlue&Goldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 88 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 5.8L	I like the hub method, but you still need to mount a spindle to the bumper to attach the hub.

11-29-2012, 07:50 PM	#11
m-unit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Ca Posts: 158 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1990 5.8 e4OD, 2wd, 5in" lift, 33's	there is always ruff stuff as well... he is on this board and makes good stuff http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/STIRES.html

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