spare wheel carrier (I want to make my own, but can't use the search function!)

[nissanrecovery]

does anyone know any threads or web sites that show how to make a spare wheel carrier, thinking of building one but dont know where to start. cheers!

[sudso]

Start with a solid rear bar to mount it on, a lot of guys use second hand trailer wheel hubs for the bottom swivel and just a plain bearing or bush for the top.
Put a fixed bracket near at the top going to a solid part of the truck as well.
Look for a solid closing latch at a hardware shop that will secure it well to the bar when closed.
Sorry, I dont know any websites but search in Build ups etc. theres been a few made and posted up over the years and they were pretty good.

[nissanrecovery]

Start with a solid rear bar to mount it on, a lot of guys use second hand trailer wheel hubs for the bottom swivel and just a plain bearing or bush for the top.
Put a fixed bracket near at the top going to a solid part of the truck as well.
Look for a solid closing latch at a hardware shop that will secure it well to the bar when closed.
Sorry, I dont know any websites but search in Build ups etc. theres been a few made and posted up over the years and they were pretty good.

cheers for the advice mate

[grimbo]

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f7/making-our-own-spare-wheel-carrier-30158/?highlight=spare+wheel+carrier

[sudso]

In that link Grimbo put there, check out Steve F's, its a beauty.

[Steve F]

You can also see mine in issue 108 of the mag (the one on the shelves at the moment) :)

Cheers
Steve