Hinge for tire carrier?

[SteveO]

I need a hinge/pivot for a new tire carrier and would like to find one locally instead of ordering from the US.  Any ideas on where to get one?  This is the type I am looking for. http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm
and here. http://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=881154&postcount=32

Thanks. ......Steve

[wrenchead99]

why not build your own??  use a trailer spindle, some heavy wall tubing, wheel brgs and a cap.  best of all it's re-buildable, stays tight and with the brgs being packed with grease i will never seize.

[SteveO]

why not build your own??  use a trailer spindle, some heavy wall tubing, wheel brgs and a cap.  best of all it's re-buildable, stays tight and with the brgs being packed with grease i will never seize.

For $45 or less I can buy one that's greasable, new, clean and I don't have to spend time finding parts and putting it together.  I've seen built ones that work great but to me it's not worth the hassle when you can just buy the complete piece. ....Steve

[wrenchead99]

sorry, didn't have time to look at pics earlier.  the design I have seen and was talking about looks just like the rockstomper one.  At 45 bucks I would check if they will ship USPS airmail parcel post which means you will only have to pay gst and a small duty charge to get it shipped here, not the outrageous 40 buck duty and brokerage fee UPS charges to come across the border.  but if anyone else has a lead on local sourcing for something like this, I will probably be looking for one soon as well.

[JeepInMud]

I saw one guy build a really neat hinge for his swingout carrier using an old front locking hub so that he could lock the tire when he swung it out so he didn't eat it when he opened it on a grade

[Elsifer]

Oh, using a hub, thats smart thinking. I was gonna put a narrow diameter shock as the "softener" for opening/closing, and some sort of rocker latch pin to keep it open.

I'll ask Darcy how he did his and get back to you Steve.

[SteveO]

I saw one guy build a really neat hinge for his swingout carrier using an old front locking hub so that he could lock the tire when he swung it out so he didn't eat it when he opened it on a grade

I've seen that before as well but, again, it's not worth the effort to find the parts and piece it all together when you can get a new, better assembly for about the same cost.  I'm sure someone in town much carry these things.  If not, I guess I'll order one on Monday. ....Steve

[LynchMob]

I likey.  I wonder what a wrecker would charge for a hub assy?

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=86641

[cablesmurf]

I just bought a trailer spindle and hub at Standen's and had the flange machined off. $75 total with the machining.

[bae146]

I went to pick a part and got a rear wheel unit bearing off a 1985 toyota camry.  Works great.  The wheel flange was welded to the crossbar, and the other side was bolted to the bumper.  Cost was around 8.00

[Yellow RUBI]

I went to pick a part and got a rear wheel unit bearing off a 1985 toyota camry. Works great. The wheel flange was welded to the crossbar, and the other side was bolted to the bumper. Cost was around 8.00

Pics??

[bae146]

I will try to post some when I get home.  I won't be till after supper  If you want to go the warn hb way I do have a set of warn hubs with spindles for a cj for 50.00 for the pair......