Sparetire swing gate?

[RangRayy]

Does any one out there have a rear swing gate on their Ex for the spare tire? I would fab one up but if any one has a better suggestion that'd be nice.

 

[2-Stripe]

this one is one of my favorite ones, and one that I may try some day

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149826

 

[LouGoat]

Rear Swing gate

Truck candy has one that mounts on the receiver hitch although it is a little pricey

 

[mika]

http://picasaweb.google.com/fynnowa/VZlotKaszuby#5246946389368203026

 

[mika]

http://picasaweb.google.com/fynnowa/VZlotKaszuby#5246946389368203026

 

[wisekise]

that is a great idea mika, would you mind sharing some info/specs on that thing. btw in that slideshow it looks like you guys had some fun
thanks

 

[mika]

okay, I do some photo with dimensions

 

[Cobraguy]

Truck candy has one that mounts on the receiver hitch although it is a little pricey

What would you do if you had to tow something?

 

[JDraper]

I designed one, but due to local machine shop issues, I never got around to fabbing it up.

 

[RangRayy]

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm

i found this hinge that i think i might weld up a few cross bars and a few support and just attach it to my bumper and go that way.

 

[LouGoat]

Reply for Cobraguy

The Truck Candy hitch gate has a 2" receiver built in so you can still tow with it although you would have to check with them on specific ratings.

 

[RangRayy]

whats the website where i can find that?

 

[LouGoat]

Hitch Gate website

http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/TireGate/HitchGate.htm


2" Receiver Hitch Mounted Tire Carrier
Opens wide for complete access to back of vehicle
Carries up to 40" tires (150 lbs)
Powder Coated Black Polyester Semi-Gloss
Integrated 2" receiver allows towing while installed
Anti-Rattle Mounting
Hi-Lift Jack Mount Included
Lighted License Plate relocation kit available
Theft Resistant
Made in USA

 

[Cobraguy]

cough cough

Pretty proud of that puppy, eh?

 

[LouGoat]

I don't own the Hitch Gate but would like to ! The funds are just not there at the moment with the holidays just around the corner.

 

[blue88b2]

This is the one i'm buildng, it's almost done, just needs the rim mount finnished. It's mostly trial and error. Unlike the other bumpers i've made, i didn't plan this one out ahead of time, so it's taking longer getting things "right".

hope this can give ya some ideas too.