Best tire carrier spindles

[LJ_24]

Okay, I am still in the middle of a roof rack build but let me just say that having access to a welder is convenient but also hurts the wallet(not as much as buying ready made parts tho) haha What is the best spindle assembly? I am only seeing the IPOR spindle as the only option? I am making what you can call a rear bumper in some way haha But I am just trying to get rid of the rear tupperware plastic bumper and mount a spare tire carrier!

Thanks in advance guys!

-LD

Edit: As I find spindle options, I will post them

Competition4x4(1750 # rating)-$85
http://www.comp4x4.com/tire_carrier_hinge_kit_2000.html

Iron pig offroad(no load rating)-$48.75
http://www.ironpigoffroad.com//index...products_id=74

AtoZ Fabrication
Tire Carrier Swingout Heavy Duty Hinge Kit - $49.95 (1000lbs rating)
Tire Carrier Swingout Mega Spingle Hinge Kit - $69.95 (1800lbs rating?, not clear in description, only says 80% stronger)
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store...Hinge-Kit.html

4x4labs (3500# rating)-$95
http://www.4x4labs.com/products/rear...duty-spindles/

[brasskey]

I can't vouch for one over the other, but I came across this spindle during my research in the past. It's just another to add to your list.

Tire Carrier Swingout Heavy Duty Hinge Kit - $49.95 (1000lbs rating)
Tire Carrier Swingout Mega Spingle Hinge Kit - $69.95 (1800lbs rating?, not clear in description, only says 80% stronger)
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store...Hinge-Kit.html

[SLO_F-250]

I can't vouch for one over the other, but I came across this spindle during my research in the past. It's just another to add to your list.

Tire Carrier Swingout Heavy Duty Hinge Kit - $49.95 (1000lbs rating)
Tire Carrier Swingout Mega Spingle Hinge Kit - $69.95 (1800lbs rating?, not clear in description, only says 80% stronger)
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store...Hinge-Kit.html

I helped a buddy build a bumper for his camper van with these (1000lbs rated kit). Very heavy duty, and IMO seemed plenty overkill for a spare tire swing out. The were very high quality, and installed painlessly. He ended up doing a swingout on each side. One a spare tire and the other was a storage box. Good luck on the build.

[LJ_24]

I can't vouch for one over the other, but I came across this spindle during my research in the past. It's just another to add to your list.

Tire Carrier Swingout Heavy Duty Hinge Kit - $49.95 (1000lbs rating)
Tire Carrier Swingout Mega Spingle Hinge Kit - $69.95 (1800lbs rating?, not clear in description, only says 80% stronger)
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store...Hinge-Kit.html

I helped a buddy build a bumper for his camper van with these (1000lbs rated kit). Very heavy duty, and IMO seemed plenty overkill for a spare tire swing out. The were very high quality, and installed painlessly. He ended up doing a swingout on each side. One a spare tire and the other was a storage box. Good luck on the build.

Thanks for the help guys! @SLO_f250: DO you happen to have pictures and a writeup on your buddy's bumper buildup?

[dwh]

Heavy duty weld-on gate hinges:

http://www.hardwaresource.com/hinges...eld-On+Hinges/


THE Beef-a-zoid:

http://www.hardwaresource.com/hinges...C+Ball+Bearing

[ColoradoBill]

I have two of the 1000lb spindles from AtoZ on my rear bumper. One for the spare (35" on a steel wheel) and the other for a gas can carrier, (holds 4 scepters). I am very happy with them. Very high quality steel and the kit comes with everything needed. Highly recommended.

[shogun]

Been through this before. A trailer axle/spindle WILL break. Just a matter of time. As I understand it, the problem is welding it and changing the heat-treat. Folks who make a living off of selling these will deny it, but I have seen enough of them go south. They will break.

The ones with the support arm the comes up alongside are another possibility, but from a structural standpoint dont add a whole lot of additional strength. To me, ball bearings are silly on something that moves 90-120 degrees and only a couple times a year. But it is a nice touch. I recommend you take as much load off of the hinge in the closed position by supporting the arm on a delrin pad under the tire.

Might want to look here;

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=36482

[JamesDowning]

I used this one in my rear bumper build: http://www.emsoffroad.com/store/inde...roducts_id=182

I don't have a whole lot of time with the product yet, but so far it's held up wonderfully.

[LJ_24]

Been through this before. A trailer axle/spindle WILL break. Just a matter of time. As I understand it, the problem is welding it and changing the heat-treat. Folks who make a living off of selling these will deny it, but I have seen enough of them go south. They will break.

The ones with the support arm the comes up alongside are another possibility, but from a structural standpoint dont add a whole lot of additional strength. To me, ball bearings are silly on something that moves 90-120 degrees and only a couple times a year. But it is a nice touch. I recommend you take as much load off of the hinge in the closed position by supporting the arm on a delrin pad under the tire.

Might want to look here;

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=36482

Awesome! Thanks, thats a helpful thread

I used this one in my rear bumper build: http://www.emsoffroad.com/store/inde...roducts_id=182

I don't have a whole lot of time with the product yet, but so far it's held up wonderfully.

What size spare are you running?

[JamesDowning]

It's a 32". I'll be swapping to a 33" soon.

I have 5 gallons of gas, the 60 lb tire/wheel, and the hi-lift mounted to it. Good amount of weight in total.