Swing away tire carrier for a Suburban

[Reece04]

I have a 1990 1500 Suburban, My next upgrade is to move the Spare outside and mount it on a swing away tire carrier, The only replacement bumper that has this option built on is from Kenmtn.com, called the multicarrier http://www.kenmtn.com/html/multi-carrier.asp. If anyone else has see one that is better please let me know.

Thanks

[bigreen505]

PM Colorado Ron, he built one. Also look up his Suburban mod thread. It is very well built and thought out.

[Nitromethane43]

You may look into adapting a H2 bumper mount spare tire carrier, they seem to be around for fairly cheep and some also include a bumper.

[Grim Reaper]

Stay AWAY from Kennesaw Mt. Search the web and you will find out why.


I know Kyle and I just don't get it. When he wants he can do some incredible work but its not often that he wants too. I really hate to be negative but his reputation does proceed him.

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/tacoma/61147-does-anyone-have-any-information-about/
http://www.4x4review.com/discussions2/robots/1225.asp
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/001/ripoff0001866.htm

That was just on the first page when I googled them.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GGLD&q=Kennesaw+Mountain+Accessories+problem&btnG=Search

[ntsqd]

I have designed my own rear bumper with swing-away holder included. I've got it 95+% done. What remains is figuring out the latching method. I have a particular goal for the swinger (NO wobble when latched) and meeting that is the only way it'll get built. Unfortunately that complicates the latch design some. If there's interest I can export a jpg from SolidWorks & post it.

[t0mills]

I have designed my own rear bumper with swing-away holder included. I've got it 95+% done. What remains is figuring out the latching method. I have a particular goal for the swinger (NO wobble when latched) and meeting that is the only way it'll get built. Unfortunately that complicates the latch design some. If there's interest I can export a jpg from SolidWorks & post it.


I'm interested in seeing what you've come up with! I'm in the process of designing front and rear bumpers for my 95 Suburban, and was kicking around the idea of doing a swing out tire carrier.

I've attached a few pics of my progress so far. The rear bumper still needs some work, and I need to get the frame mounts and reinforcements done. From the model, it looks like I will have enough room to use the Warn 15k winches. It will be tight, but should turn out nice in the end. You can also see my roof rack design and frame sliders in these pics.

Also attached is a view of the rear bumper after it's been cut out, but not folded. The front bumper is designed the same way.


Tim

[eugene]

I've been wanting to build one but can't figure out the hinge side if you mount to the bumper instead of the body then the support blocks the tail lights.

[ntsqd]

With delivery/ambulance doors I don't have a tailgate, so the bumper has been designed to offer some working & cooking surface area. I'm keeping the swing to just the second door side so that the primary rear door can be opened without having to open the swinger too. Mine is a '91, last year of the older, squared body.

[Czechsix]

Keeping it on the drivers side door is what I did - I have an '85 with the barn doors. Enables me to open the passenger side door, load or access items from the one side.

That being said, I'm deciding on how to mount twin spares and MFC cans on the rear, on two swing aways. More of a pain to deal with, day to day, but it'll increase capabilities quite a bit. Since this isn't a daily driver (much), I don't mind hanging more stuff on the outside. I'm still thinking that I'll integrate the hinges with a rear exo-hoop.

[oldcj5guy]

I have built quite a few swingaways for jeeps, and I think all of you should take a look at the one colorado ron has. I have seen the hinge he used in person, and it is the beefiest one out there. I wouldn't hesitate to hang a
40" tire from that beast. I am waiting on 2 of those hinges to use for a split swingaway for my jeep camper build.

[ntsqd]

I already have all of the bits for mine. Section of GM 14bff axle tube with it's ID step-turned to fit 2 of the large pinion bearings from a Siata 208S (one from this actual car (http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=carGal&carID=2634&pgID=1&pID=649324)), and a section of 1-1/4" O1 (http://www.matweb.com/search/DataSheet.aspx?MatID=74494&ckck=1) for the spindle.
They're the only current hard parts for the above design. Had I not had access to these bits (everything except the O1 was free) I probably would have gone with an off the shelf option.

[k5commando]

I have built quite a few swingaways for jeeps, and I think all of you should take a look at the one colorado ron has. I have seen the hinge he used in person, and it is the beefiest one out there. I wouldn't hesitate to hang a
40" tire from that beast. I am waiting on 2 of those hinges to use for a split swingaway for my jeep camper build.

They are ready, BTW. Just got back from a well earned vacation so I'm a little behind! Shoot me a PM when your ready for them!

[1976K5Chalet]

Well...well...i see a few of the old CK5 gang kickin around here....lol.
Going to be dismantling the wifes old 90 V2500 burb...so i'll have some left overs. Need anything?

DW

[toyrunner95]

your truck kinda looks like the one from dantes peak, i think a LC snorkel fits it, if u want to know. and also i think a LC swig out will bolt right on to the corner.

[Grim Reaper]

Well...well...i see a few of the old CK5 gang kickin around here....lol.
Going to be dismantling the wifes old 90 V2500 burb...so i'll have some left overs. Need anything?

DW


does it have a 4L80? Power mirrors? Whats the frame like? Body rusted out?

[1976K5Chalet]

Grimy you old devil...

Has the 90-1 only power mirrors but i plan to use the front doors complete for the chalet frame off resto.
However i may have enough pieces to make a second set minus harness mods.

91 was the last year for the R/V's and the only year for the desired 4L80E. Ours has the standard issue 350-TH400(TH475 added via mosesburb in phx)-NP241 combo. As for the 4L80E...i do have a harness i removed from said equipt burb from our local boneyard a few years ago in a box with said special ecm to run a 4L80E.

Burb started out life in nevada grimy so the frame and body are straight and rust free. Paint is peeling due to the pos that painted it last but not rusting. L/S rear frame shock mount was replaced with phx based Fly-N-Hi's fab shops custom cure to the age old drivers side rear shock mount issue. Bein momma's taxi she is mechanicaly superb as my babies were in it all the time. Parting to recoup some of all the anal monies spent on up keep i'll never recoup ie: recent $1600 rebuild of the TH475....3 year old but 10K or less GM 4bolt crate...etc.

What are ya needin grimy...you know as an old friend i'll hook a brother up...if ya can find me a slightly decent M101A3 in fair shape...i may even take a well off and deliver if thee is a barby and some jack and cokes involved for old tymes sake...

DW

[gprsdlyt]

I have a 1990 1500 Suburban, My next upgrade is to move the Spare outside and mount it on a swing away tire carrier, The only replacement bumper that has this option built on is from Kenmtn.com, called the multicarrier http://www.kenmtn.com/html/multi-carrier.asp. If anyone else has see one that is better please let me know.

Thanks

over on some grand cherokee forums ive read that their swing aways never really mount up properly leaving you to grind/modify them so theyll fit.
hth.

[02TahoeMD]

Hello folks
I found this forum from a new member at a forum I have belonged to for a few years now: z71tahoe-suburban.com, which is free like this site, and is a wealth of information. My project truck is a 2002 Chevy Tahoe LT that I am turning into an Expeditionary Vehicle.

I am posting here because I have done the spare tire carrier twice now for my truck. The first time, I had the basic framework built, and then mounted it to my factory bumper. Here is a complete write up on the work I did to it:

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=7186

But, as my truck progressed along and as I realized I needed something more heavy duty, I had one built by Kennesaw Mountain. Now, I realize that there is a LOT of bad press for the company on the internet, but I had seen none of it before making my purchase. My experience with Kyle was great, he communicated well and fixed a very minor problem that I ran into when I had gotten my bumper with no issues. I have no hesitations to recommend his company, and their product. It is not perfect, BUT, it is rock solid and I expect it to outlast me. Please note also, that the nice write up on the Nissan pickup truck Expeditionary Veh on the opening page of this site uses a KMA bumper.

As a caveat, I have zero interest in his company and am not getting anything in return from him. I just want others to know that all is not bad with KMA.

Anyway, here is my write up of my KMA bumper that I put on my Tahoe a few months ago:

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=14297

I went all out on the bumper: tow hooks, L.E.D. reverse lights, hi-lift mounts, CB antenna mount, and a split carrier - jerry can holder that opens to the left, while the tire carrier swings to the right. Jerry can holder is removable and stays off the truck for my around home journeys.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk196/JohnTahoe/KMATahoeBumper1web.jpg

I have done lots and lots to my truck, with more stuff to come. Love this site, I am glad to have found other folks as enthusiastic about Expeditionary Vehicles as I am.

[mrstang01]

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but the pics are missing on most of these posts, and I'd love an idea for my rear bumper tire carrier on my 94 Suburban.

Michael

[charlieaarons]

I had a Rickard rear bumper on my now defunct F350CC. Very heavy, very heavy duty. Stong enough to carry a 325/85R16 XML on a 16X10" steel rim without breaking. It had a mount for 3 jerrycans on the other side.

Charlie

[Sportsman Matt]

Don't know how much this would help but see if you can get a Rear Tire Carrier from a late 80's Yukon or Blazer. I had one on my old 85 Blazer, it was from the factory and required bolting 2 hinged mounting brackets above and below the passenger side tail light, and a center mounted catch on the tailgate. I know there were a couple factory designs in the mid 80's, maybe check the junkyards for a useable unit.

Good Luck

[ntsqd]

FWIW, my jpgs are re-attached.

[warrpath4x4]

not on a suburban but a dodge W200 i am building my own swing out tire carrier/bumper and bought my hinge from http://www.atozfabrication.com/store/product.php?productid=16138&cat=274&page=1

[ntsqd]

not on a suburban but a dodge W200 i am building my own swing out tire carrier/bumper and bought my hinge from http://www.atozfabrication.com/store/product.php?productid=16138&cat=274&page=1
Have you used it yet? I've seen some mention of failures of those 1" spindles. I suggest research first. Maybe those failures do or don't matter to your use.

[jonathon]

Don't know how much this would help but see if you can get a Rear Tire Carrier from a late 80's Yukon or Blazer. I had one on my old 85 Blazer, it was from the factory and required bolting 2 hinged mounting brackets above and below the passenger side tail light, and a center mounted catch on the tailgate. I know there were a couple factory designs in the mid 80's, maybe check the junkyards for a useable unit.

Good Luck

Unfortunately those have a habit of ripping up sheet metal even with stock sized tires.. best bet is bumper mounted.

[dvani01]

I bought a swing away tire carrier/bumper from Kert for my 1990 Jimmy. Its hell for stout.

[jonathon]

Anything that comes out of Kert's shopping is going to be top of the line and well thought out :bike_rider:

[cbbr]

Info on mine is in this thread - http://www.4x4mecca.com/forum/build-ups/3318-bumper-mounted-spare.html

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3965/1002279mediumcm1.jpg

[02TahoeMD]

cbbr that is a nice looking carrier BUT your weblink don't work!

[cbbr]

Thanks. I fixed the link.