[Noxious007]

Post up pictures of your rear bumper with tire carrier.

I didn't see a thread for rear bumper pics. Mods feel free to delete if this thread exists.

 

[TJTJ]

 

[TimRich]

Here is an old pic:

And a newer one:

 

[Noxious007]

More! I need more!!!! Nom nom nom

 

[HeftyFabworks]

 

[Noxious007]

What type of hinge did you guys use?
I see hefty used heim joints. What is the best option?

 

[HeftyFabworks]

There are a couple of options.

We use the dual heims on the standard xterra because they are ridiculously strong and allow for adjustment.

On the one with the dual cans we had to extend the swing arm and used a spindle mount with Timkin bearings. Again crazy strong, smooth operation but no adjustability.

The other option is to use a piece of DOM and a Delrin Bushing. Basically a high strength plastic bushing and a bolt. Basic, simple, not as smooth of an operation and no adjustability but it works.

 

[Noxious007]

There are a couple of options.

We use the dual heims on the standard xterra because they are ridiculously strong and allow for adjustment.

On the one with the dual cans we had to extend the swing arm and used a spindle mount with Timkin bearings. Again crazy strong, smooth operation but no adjustability.

The other option is to use a piece of DOM and a Delrin Bushing. Basically a high strength plastic bushing and a bolt. Basic, simple, not as smooth of an operation and no adjustability but it works.

How easy is it to set up a dual heim setup and what is cost approx?
How do you attach nuts to the swing arm that the Heim joints screw in to?

Thanks

 

[Noxious007]

Oh,
did you use a tap to thread the end of the arm? and use the additional nut to lock it?

 

[HeftyFabworks]

Its not bad. Takes a lot more fab time than using a Delrin bushing. The heims are RH 5/8"x5/8" and we use a custom weld in bungs for ours. There is no need for a locking nut because the heims basically support each other. Once bolted on they won't move.

I have no idea on the cost factor since I buy the heims 200 at a time. I'm sure it would cost more to just buy 2.

 

[Dimo]

Hey Hefty, any word on a 1.5 gen tire carrier?

 

[chrishaynesusa]

Calmini bumper, shrock tire cover (protype) jerrycan holder..

 

[RATTFINK]

I'm liking the Jerry Can holder.

 

[Noxious007]

Did you guys use weld-on or weld-through clevis mounts for your bumpers?
Thanks in advance.

 

[tj02x]

this is the next project for my x!!!!!!!

 

[Jgbimle]

I'm in the process of building mine...il post pics when finished

 

[mudlover55]

well i was going to post a pic of my tire carrier, but hefty fab already did it for me lol

 

[alvarez]

where can i get a mount like this? (newbie)

 

[RacerXXL]

where can i get a mount like this? (newbie)

What year truck?

 

[alvarez]

What year truck?

2001 xterra