Howdy, I am new so I need to bounce this off yall. i just received my hinge from IPOR. and it is a stout looking sucker. I have a 96 k1500 'burb with a 3" body lift. The rear bumper rebuild is to hide the ugly gap, for which there are no relocation brackets ( the bumper is bent anyways) and provide a place to move the spare out of the passenger compartment. I have a high lift, might want to carry it on the rack. Might also consider fuel cans, depends on if my idea for a factory aux tank works out like I think it will. I am not hardcore expo minded yet, but headed that way, this is just the beginning, right? Anyway.
Should I make the swing the full width or split it in the middle? BTW this version is the barn door version. Should the spare be on the driver's or passenger side? Should I build it so that the first door (pass side) to open can be opened without swinging the spare tire rack? I think this hinge can handle the full width, but the only question is for how long. Actually how long the bushings will last.
What have yall done or seen and liked or hated and why?
Thanks again for letting me pick your brain and making sure I make the best bumper for my needs.
Should I make the swing the full width or split it in the middle? BTW this version is the barn door version. Should the spare be on the driver's or passenger side? Should I build it so that the first door (pass side) to open can be opened without swinging the spare tire rack? I think this hinge can handle the full width, but the only question is for how long. Actually how long the bushings will last.
What have yall done or seen and liked or hated and why?
Thanks again for letting me pick your brain and making sure I make the best bumper for my needs.