Rear winch bumper

[makeitfit]

Ah, that's easy ish. What you need is an old indespenion hub and bearings. They'll easily carry a 750 kg for a few quid. Then weld on the wheel holder bit. I've probably got one around in my trailer bits, I'll have a spy.:thumbs

 

[Fez_uk]

Yes someone made their own here: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f37/rear-bumper-w-swingout-tire-carrier-follow-along-101332/

But most of that stuff I can't seem to source as I don't know the right names for them or they are too expensive to start off with.

 

[makeitfit]

I can't see anything expensive there. Weld a stub axle to the bumper, that's the bit that takes std trailer wheel bearings. Then the carrier itself made as the jeep link. I'll ask how much to make that bit. Some sort of lock and fanny's your aunt :augie
How's your welding by the way, cause I reckon even I could make the carrier bit
PS just found these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-TRAI...ailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item4cfb9607a7

 

[Fez_uk]

Yes thats the hardest part I think making the bearing holder to fit the bearings with the bearing races. Precision engineering. If he does do it theres ££ to be made there.
As the size might not be standard or odd, A lathe would probably be needed to skim it thinner etc. I could probably find the right sizes hunting in a scrapyard for a few hours. But then I don't have anything to cut precisely square .


My welding isn't bad, I have a 100a mig. But I have access to like a 230a Mig. So plan in tack it up with mine then take it to be welded at my mates with his higher power mig.

Tbh being so skint I think I will have a go at making my own bumper too. Been looking online and inspired me.

http://www.shropshire-suzuki.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9667

5 post down, Looks good. What he made it from it looks very pro.

 

[makeitfit]

Did you see these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-TRAI...ailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item4cfb9607a7
Ralio ar y box nawte :thumbs

 

[Fez_uk]

Yep seen those. Shame the shaft isn't longer to weld it. Still might be suitable.

Also these, Could probably find someone with a plasma cutter to cut me a square hole

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trailer-A...cleParts_SM&hash=item1e67c0c304#ht_500wt_1415

But all adds up, Soon enough It will be close to £70.

 

[makeitfit]

If you're making your own then use a nearly worn out cutting disc and make 4 cuts to form the square. Then weld away, simples:thumbs

 

[Fez_uk]

Good idea, Was thinking of doing that for the cutouts for any lights etc

to be honest I can see myself buying the full pivot kit from usa

I will be spending a load of time on the bumper if I make my own anyway.

Are you going to watch any of the wales rally gb this weekend?

 

[makeitfit]

If it's for lights then stop short on each cut. Then finish off into the corners with a good file , just incase

 

[makeitfit]

Here's a pic of the end caps

1st Mock up of the whole thing, will be fitting and fettling next

 

[Fez_uk]

looks good mate!

 

[Fez_uk]

had a though is it wide as your wing tips? as yours are wider than normal.

 

[spinna]

Like the look of that. Nice job ur doing:thumb2

 

[makeitfit]

Cheers I'll be doing the troll next

 

[Fez_uk]

pete when you fit it, can you measure the distance from the door to the edge of the bumper?

I am tempted.

 

[makeitfit]

Yep no probs :thumbs remember it can be fitted to a std non lifted truck too, it just has shorter end caps

 

[Fez_uk]

what about the width? does it go to your wing size or standard?

found a long stub axle and hub for like £30 delivered online.

 

[makeitfit]

Width goes to the std wheel arch plastic ness as on std truck :thumb2

 

[Fez_uk]

could you also get a couple of pics on how the end caps are made so I can visualize how i'd mod them for a swing away wheel carrier?

 

[Fez_uk]

had a think mate and I am really interested in one, but need to save a few quid.

But want to do body lift before.