Saving Weight! My Swing Out Spare Tire Build for my 4Runner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2017
- Follow along while I build my own DIY swing out spare tire carrier for my overland 4Runner. I wanted a swing out bumper that didnt add hundreds of pounds of steel to carry my spare tires and fuel cans. I hope you enjoy!
2022 Update - This is a video with my old 4Runner. I do not plan to make any kits for this as time and life is too busy at the moment. I hope this encourages you all to think out of the box when building your overland rig.
If you enjoyed this video, please make sure to hit that like button and subscribe, and I will try to release more tech related videos in addition to the Vlogs! Sorry for the length and thank you for sticking through it all!
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I purchased all of these parts from Amazon (I like their return policy! Haha!). All tube steel was all purchased from a local metal supply shop and the Angle/Plate was purchased from Home Depot. I could have saved some money by getting it all from the metal supply shop, but I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted and the shorter cuts made transportation easier.
As for a future kit, I unfortunately, dont have the time or resources to make. I do hope this inspires you to know you dont always have to buy whats already made. Get creative and think outside of the box!
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I've been searching out swing arm videos for tips on a project I have in mind, and I've gotta say, this is by far the best one I've found. The presentation was thoughtful and informative. Your thought process was clear, your ideas solid and your final product well executed. "I'm not a fabricator", lol, I've got news for you, a lot of "fabricators" could take some pointers from you! Nice job, and thank you!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Im just glad it can help out some. I was hoping to possibly make these one day as a kit, but situations changed. So I’m just glad the walk through on my process can still help others.
Agreed. Very well executed, informative on your thought process, straight to the point without "excess chit-chat". I'm about to undertake the same project for my '13 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X 6spd. Your video will be the core of my project. Thanks.
@@irwinjimenez just do a hitch tyre/ gear carrier, don't have to cut your bumper can remove it when needed, no one to steal your shit when parked in town, put it on to off road, and can put it any car you own and remove and take it with you when you sell the current car and change to a new one.
Totally agree!
@@electricdeckhead3083 I’ve hsed a few different hitch style kits, something like this is definitely nicer.
This was really awesome! Made me watch the whole video haha
I appreciate you making this video and giving us all the information you could!
Great video and you are the most calmest America guy out there. Thanks a lot man.
Good for you!! Nice job and thanks for sharing.
I love it!. maintaining your rear bumper and having this done with the rack is like factory finish!
Love this build, and it makes so much more sense for an overlanding rig. Integration of the stock bumper is something I've been wanting to do on my SUV.
Outstanding! Great looking work!
Really like your originality and style! Thanks for sharing this with the masses and inspiring us!
NICE WORK! The next time I'm in California I would love to take a look. I'm super impressed and would love to see more. Congrats and thank you for sharing!
Great build, was thinking something similar. Definitely gonna check out the rest of your channel!
DUDE! Awesome. Thank you for sharing your process
This is a really impressive setup - great work! Just goes to show what hard work, dedication and some patience will do. Now go enjoy that thing!
Great Professional Job.
Thanks for taking the Time to share.
Cheers from Toronto, Canada!
ps thanks for doing this. always good to see people working out and resolving problems and saving money.
You know what, I never comment or subscribe to people, and I havnt in years, but u honestly enjoyed watching this video so much. Your such a humble and cool guy. Wish you the best man and goodluck
+Chris Khachigian thank you for your kind words!!
Looks like a great option! Well done!
Dude, this is awesome. Great creativity and props for doing it yourself. I need a 4runner in my life.
I'M A FAN OF TOYOTA 4×4.YOUR WORK IS COMPLETELY AMAZING.I & MY FRIENDS OVER HERE IN GERMANY ARE SO EXCITED AND PROUD TO COPY FROM YOU. MILLION THANKS FOR THE PATIENCE YOU TOOK TO PUT EVERY ESSENTIAL PART OF THIS WORK IN VIDEO. YOU ARE A STAR.
This is awesome setup, really nice!!!
Great job!! That build is such a good idea to keep the 4Runner looking stock!!
Bloody well done!
This gives me an idea for my Toyota Prado.
love that project ill try to do the same for my 80 thanks
Good job ,it works actually looks really good.
Very inspiring. Clean looking with the stock bumper. Nice work.
You do quality work and good job on creating the video.
Thank you Thank you Thank you. To me this is one of the BEST ideas I have seen. I am going to copy it for my 2006 4runner. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. I am going to link it to Big Sky Overlanding and share it for you. Thank you
+Maurice Austin Thank you!! I was hoping it would spark that DIY side of people! :) Glad you enjoyed it.
Now I cant wait to see what else you are coming up with LOL. I shared your video out so hopefully we can get your channel rolling
Maurice Austin have you made one for your 06?
Excellent, picking up a 2010 4runner trail edition soon, this is great inspiration to save some money on the rear gates.
Perfectly Desain, Stylish & Safe👍
Great video. Thank you for sharing this. You did a great job!
Thanks for all the links, helps a lot ! 👍🏻
THIS is the video I have been looking for! 07 Ford Explorer and I am planning on doing something like this, but this way is much stronger than what I came up with
I’m glad I could help!!
Dude, you’re doing a GREAT JOB!
Very informative & well executed how-to without "excess chit-chat". Thank you. About to undertake this same project on my '13 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X 6spd.
Did you get everything from A-Z Fab?
dude that is awesome! you did a great job.
Well done, I enjoyed the video. If I may make an observation, your center latches are situated in such a way that actually pull downward on the swingers, increasing the load on the hinge mounts that are attached to your frame. If you can orient the latches so that they pull UP, or pull against a solid seat that can support the weight of the swinger, I believe you’ll have a great design.
That looks good you saved adding a lot of weight in the back
Really nice build! Was looking for a spindle kit, thanks for the list!
Best find on TH-cam for us DIY T4R owners! Can't wait for updates and new versions, if you find a reason to make any more edits!
You did a great job! Great video! You got my wheels turning!
really like this idea, have been searching for ideas for my 02 explorer
Looks great man thank you for the video. Gonna try to make a bumper and tire carrier fir my suburban.
It’s beautifully done and designed 👍✌️
Great custom job very nicely done!
Love the Jerry can mount. Think I'll do the same on my Bronco.
Great work,good ideas, and it looks very good.
Brilliant work man! that rack just looks badass!
This is incredible
Great build and vlog...I wish I would've watched this before I stumbled down the path of fabricating the swing-outs on my rig.
JB
Great job!
You are GENIUS!
great job! looks awesome!
Beautiful job!!
awesome job bro!
Super cool man!!!
Great job this is dope
this is an awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Cool! Looks great!
Well done!
Great job thanks for the video
Thanks man gonna be daring and try to make my own bumper on my 95
Looks GREAT! Nice job :)
Awesome job!!!
Nice work!
You are genius I hope you submitted a patent for your idea. You definitely have TH-cam Marketability. If you can put your plans to paper you could just sell your ideas. Should put this link on Toyota4Runner.org. I'm sure a lot of 4Runner owners could benefit from your ideas and ability bring those ideas to reality. I don't think I have ever written I commit on a TH-cam video until now. You must be a genius . While that mod is not exactly my style it is without a doubt impressive ingenuity. I'm sure it appeals to a lot of 4Runner owners out there. Pretty good camera work, just need to put a little more entertainment factor on it. Good Luck and keep up the Good Work.
Props for doing it yourself! 👍🏼
You are awesome. great idea. Thanks a lot.
Good Video man well done mate
I have a Suzuki SX4. I would like to do something like that. Awesome job bro
Great project - great video...
Good job!
That's a great job.
Nice job!
very nice job!
Nicely done...
Very nice job, I like doing things myself but I don't think i will pull off that thing by myself kkkk. Great job!!!!!
I think you did an excellent job very professional I have a Honda pilot XL I would like to sit up a little bit and do the same thing getting you what you do you got my two thumbs up brother have a good one take care
I like how you kept the stock bumper. I need learn how to weld
Thats awesome!, im just nervous about cutting into my bumper
Great looking swing away! Very clean, very professional, well done! Now that it's been on there for awhile have you had any issues with it? Looks like those latches pull the arms down rather than towards the hatch but couldnt tell.
Thanks for sharing.
You should prefab these for order!
Like your personality.
Thanks for sharing.
Great video man looks way better than some of the aftermarket rear bumpers in my opinion. Im personally not a fan of the big heavy bulky looking bumpers. Hoping to pick me up a 4runner trail in a couple months : - )
Give yourself more props . It looks awesome
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Awesome! I was thinking about doing something similar with my liberty. Maybe instead of the two swing gates ill go one big one though. My tail gates a bit different than the 4runner
I was scared with the leverage with brackets cantilevered off the frame. Since its not tied in to a steel bumper, doing a dual greatly reduced the weight/leverage on those hinges and brackets.
Great build. I'm curious on what welder you are using. I want to do this for my Montero sport.
Impressive
Nice job. Maybe a metal mesh basket above the Jerry cans.
Awesome Job brother! Saw this in person at the Fuel the Vets event! Very impressed.
would really like the cad setup for this!!!
Awesome job, turned out great. I need someone to build a tire carrier for my F-150, I have the money if you have the time!
HI
I really like the design of your 4runner spare tire bracket, did you make it yourself? I would love to visit and know where to buy the accessories I would also like to copy your method and make one
That thing is badass. Made in murica
Did you have a chance to CAD this project? By far this is the best rear swing out setup, DIY project I have seen. I want to do the same for my 14 4Runner.
You are a McGuyver! I wish I can build my own but I know I will mess it up...
Nice build in all good job. Just missing the finishing touch some license plate lights.
I like what you did bro you did a good job!!! Where are you located? How much do you charge?
Nice set up bro u should put a patent on that u could make some good money on that .....nice job
looks good but no good for me...alas. i have just done an 1800 offroad trip down the canning stock route in western australia. we had to carry extra fuel. made me super aware of weight and pressure on suspension. (so many wrecks on the side of the road). having heavy spares and fuel placed high or extending the end of the vehicle places incredible stress on the vehicle suspension and chassis.
Great idea/build
What type of fasteners did you use to attach Jerry can holder to bumper? Were they drilled directly to bumper?