Rear Swing bumper Question

[claytonfrnk]

i am going to build a rear bumper for my Yj out of 2x4x1/4 what is the Best Way to attach the tire swing portion to the Bumper itself. is there a bearing of some sort that is the easiest or no. any Advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[CJ2YJ2TJ]

Look in the trailer parts section at your local agricultural supply store. You should be able to find what you need.

 

[claytonfrnk]

i will have to do that.i guess i just need one big hinge right

 

[CrashKnott]

I've seen it done a few way, and made one myself. I machined a post that got welded to the top of my bumper. The carrier had 2 tapered roller bearings that mated the post. You could try to do it this way.

OR, I've seen kits like... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep...ryZ33651QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Ron]

you want a spindle and a wheel bearing.
thee spindle is the stud

 

[sarasotausmc]

Here in J'ville you'd want to go to Pals on Gum Branch for an axle spindle.

 

[uglyjeepoffroad]

Or you can go the cheap and indestructible method, and use a 1" grade 8 bolt and grease it. How often do you really swing it in and out anyway?

 

[braxton357]

Whichever way you go, do it in double shear. There have been quite a few that have had their trailer spindle shear and let the tire go bouncing down the road...

 

[willness33]

Whichever way you go, do it in double shear. There have been quite a few that have had their trailer spindle shear and let the tire go bouncing down the road...

Yes. It does happen.