tire rack with barn doors

[chris989]

Hello all,

I have been search and thinking for a while and need to build/buy a bumper/rack that can hold a 37/12.50. When i had smaller tires i ran with the OE tire inside thinking if I needed a spare a new 35/33 tire is mostly in stock. THe 37 Falkens not so common.

I have the barn doors and wanted it on the driver side so i could possibly open the pass door without messing with it. I can not locate much on the net. Some have a full width swing making the thin stick out real far when opened,,, not ideal.

Anyway, any pics or build treads would be great,

somthing like this
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=181802

thanks,
Chris

[1976gmc20]

You probably need one of those swing out carriers that mounts into your trailer hitch receiver.

There's one I think the name is "rigid something" that's supposed to be really good and you can still pull a trailer. There was a review on the Casey LaDelle YT channel some time back.

[chris989]

Here is the idea I am coming up with.. NO way around having to open the carrier to get to the passenger door,, The 37 is too much even when on the driver side.

I am getting the support for the spindle off the receeiver frame and the OEM from under the bumper. I am thinking 3/16 angle and welded to the lower portion of the spindle housing. This mock up is the only way to not have the latch interfere with the barn door unless i go full width and that is to much to walk around when open or trying to open it in a parking lot.

I thought i would share,

[mrtoni]

I have vintage squarebody rear holders. These were a little different made by dualmatic and were dual in that one side held tire other side jerry can. These are nos not sure on 37 inch tire though

[chris989]

Originally Posted by mrtoni

I have vintage squarebody rear holders. These were a little different made by dualmatic and were dual in that one side held tire other side jerry can. These are nos not sure on 37 inch tire though

Do you have a part number for those... Are you using or selling them?

[chris989]

Update,

Since this thread has ~400 views I thought it might help someone venturing down this path and save them some headaches or give some ideas.

Making the brace behind the bumper is a headache but doable. For not much stuff under there,, what is there is in the way for every idea. I resorted to using a 2x2 and inserting it into my hitch receiver and will use multiple welded nuts that I can thread into to hold it in place and adjust height.

The spindle through the bumper is easy enough but the bumper does angle forward causing some tight issues underneath.

Which leads me to the latch. I will/would use some type of angle iron to support the latch and the barn door clears the latch hook but there is not much to screw the latch to. It would be nice to have solid iron for tha latch to catch but this tiny piece of the puzzle is a real pain.


It looks like removing the bumper and fabricating a 2x6 or 2x4 tube is the only solution.. I wanted the OE appearance and not giving up yet but it is starting to look like a mess.
Chris

[1976gmc20]

Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

You probably need one of those swing out carriers that mounts into your trailer hitch receiver.

There's one I think the name is "rigid something" that's supposed to be really good and you can still pull a trailer. There was a review on the Casey LaDelle YT channel some time back.

There are aftermarket solutions if you want to save the work and spend the money.

Plus it would not be custom and permanent so you could move it to another vehicle.

[chris989]

Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

There are aftermarket solutions if you want to save the work and spend the money.

Plus it would not be custom and permanent so you could move it to another vehicle.

I have been looking for a bolt on solution and there is not much for squarebodys.

I see a ton for jeeps/toyota etc.. Bluelake has one but not so sure of the design and it is pushing 2k in the end.

The receiver style is a compromise and they are 2k also.

I caved today and cut the OE bumper off. I am leand toward a 3.5x6" angle iron.. It covers the plastic filler so there is no gap under the doors and it is easy access to the rear for lights, painting and easier to fabricate.

It will reuse all the factory mounting brackets and holes.

This is my mess so far.

[kwmech]

Later on this year (I hope) I am wanting to do the same to my 91. I'll probably have some 1/4'' plate folded up after I figure out exactly what I want. Keep the ideas coming. I already have the spindle and sleeve with the bearings sitting on my bench. Just gotta get the time to figure out a pattern and go with it. After that will be a front bumper with a warn 12k built into it. One thing I always seem to forget is a place to mount the license plate and lamp where it looks good

[chris989]

I picked up some material today... I used a 3.5x6x3/8 angle iron and some 3x1.5 rectangular tube.

Not counting the spindleand bearings I am in ~80$.

I will post a few more pics tomorrow...

[CG]

Looks like you got it figured out, Hella stout! There are some stout ones available for combi vans and 4x4 vans that incorporate ladders for going up top, or racking for cans instead of a ladder.

[hatzie]

I like your bumper.

I remember the 70's & 80's G series GM and E series Ford custom vans with the barn doors had spare carriers mounted on the hinges and the door skin so the tire swung with the door.

[chris989]

I am not happy with the latch,,, I would likt to find something like the RIgid latch so I can mount it to the horizontal 3x2 and fasten it to the bumper.

[chris989]

Forgot the picture

[chris989]

Bumper bracket mod to OE

[chris989]

The tire looks ridiculously big

[Just call me Sean]

I put mine on the front. On my van I moved it to the inside of the door because the tire interfered with my trailer.

[chris989]

Since this is turning into a build thread I will keep posting some pictures,, It may help someone someday,, I can add some measurements if anyone is interested..

[chris989]

Here are some pictures finished.. Hope it gives future squares some ideas.