My Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier Rack in Bumper Hitch - Off-Center, Easy Lift Feature, $99 Custom DIY

[Bobo_LaDouche]

I have been perplexed how to carry a spare, so I built this. The criteria are to be strong, off-center so the camera works, low wind resistance, able to swing wide to use the tailgate, and easy to attach the tire without a heave-ho-hold-the-tire while you bolt it down. I used 2x2" square tube 3/16" thick for most, and a 9" piece of 2 1/2" square tube for the slider part. There are several gussets for reinforcements. This thing works great. I have attached quite a few photos with details, and a scaled diagram. I moved the license plate to the left, and the tail lights are not obstructed. FSD works, and when I back up there is a red dot/warning on the screen where the tire is located, and the back-up beeper sounds when I am in reverse.

I mount the wheel on a 7 sided polygon (septagon) shaped like the wheel, and threaded with Tesal-equivelent studs (14mm x 1.5 t/cm?). Also, the bolts are lugnuts for CT wheels.

Images 1, 2, and 3 show viewpoints of the set up. Note that if the tailgate is accidentally opened, then it hits the tire, and not the steel rack.

Image 4 shows the wheel swung to the side, and in the "up" position, before the slider is deployed.

Image 5 shows the view through the rear view mirror on the pavement. Image 6 is the rearview mirror in Baja Mode, and the base of the tire is clearly visible for driving off of ramps.

Image 7 is the lower support, welded to the trailer hitch attachment "extender". I bought the extender at Tractor Supply. Image 8 is the upper support - 38" long, with the upright support welded to it. The upper and lower supports are attached by a 5/8" bolt that acts as the hinge. There is an additional bolt used that keeps these two pieces from swinging apart while driving.

Images 9 and 10 show details of the slider piece that the wheel bolts to; this slides up and down for convenience, so that the wheel can be placed on the ground for bolting/unbolting to the tire rack.

Image 11 is the slider piece in the down position.

Image 12 is the diagram I used for the design.

Image 13 is another photo of how the tire fits and looks from behind the vehicle.

I will probably now add a piece between the hitch and extender to keep these pieces from wriggling. It does not, due to the weight of the tire, but I do not like the fit. All hitches are this way, but I still do not like it.

Please enjoy the design. This is proto-type #1. Not perfect, but very functional.

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[hemiarch]

That looks FANTASTIC. I want one!

 

[BrockN]

Very nice design - I like it!

Wondering if there is any movement in the receiver, rotationally, due to having the weight well to one side?

Did you use any sort of rattle arrestor for the receiver connection?

 

[That Beast Mode]

Idk if you're a DIY'er or do metal fab work, but that's a solid job right there. I see double guss'es everywhere, some neat dimes.. Nice, let us know how it performs.

 

[Bobo_LaDouche]

Thank you for the compliments. I am an amateur, and was thinking of strength when I built this. I drive on rough roads a lot. I do not have a rattle arrestor, but would like to add one - not for the rattles, because there are none, based on the 500 miles of driving so far (maybe 100 on dirt with bad washboards and washouts). I would like to remove the wriggle between the 3 and 9 o'clock positions because the slider is more difficult to deploy than necessary, due to this wriggle. I will tack a brace to the extender at the hitch to the safety chain hole and bolt it on that side.

This thing really feels solid when driving.

 

[CT_AZ_4x4]

I have been perplexed how to carry a spare, so I built this. The criteria are to be strong, off-center so the camera works, low wind resistance, able to swing wide to use the tailgate, and easy to attach the tire without a heave-ho-hold-the-tire while you bolt it down. I used 2x2" square tube 3/16" thick for most, and a 9" piece of 2 1/2" square tube for the slider part. There are several gussets for reinforcements. This thing works great. I have attached quite a few photos with details, and a scaled diagram. I moved the license plate to the left, and the tail lights are not obstructed. FSD works, and when I back up there is a red dot/warning on the screen where the tire is located, and the back-up beeper sounds when I am in reverse.

I mount the wheel on a 7 sided polygon (septagon) shaped like the wheel, and threaded with Tesal-equivelent studs (14mm x 1.5 t/cm?). Also, the bolts are lugnuts for CT wheels.

Images 1, 2, and 3 show viewpoints of the set up. Note that if the tailgate is accidentally opened, then it hits the tire, and not the steel rack.

Image 4 shows the wheel swung to the side, and in the "up" position, before the slider is deployed.

Image 5 shows the view through the rear view mirror on the pavement. Image 6 is the rearview mirror in Baja Mode, and the base of the tire is clearly visible for driving off of ramps.

Image 7 is the lower support, welded to the trailer hitch attachment "extender". I bought the extender at Tractor Supply. Image 8 is the upper support - 38" long, with the upright support welded to it. The upper and lower supports are attached by a 5/8" bolt that acts as the hinge. There is an additional bolt used that keeps these two pieces from swinging apart while driving.

Images 9 and 10 show details of the slider piece that the wheel bolts to; this slides up and down for convenience, so that the wheel can be placed on the ground for bolting/unbolting to the tire rack.

Image 11 is the slider piece in the down position.

Image 12 is the diagram I used for the design.

Image 13 is another photo of how the tire fits and looks from behind the vehicle.

I will probably now add a piece between the hitch and extender to keep these pieces from wriggling. It does not, due to the weight of the tire, but I do not like the fit. All hitches are this way, but I still do not like it.

Please enjoy the design. This is proto-type #1. Not perfect, but very functional.

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Dude you have some skills. I will buy one if you’ll make it for me!

 

[hemiarch]

I’d buy it if you were selling them

 

[Fvansan]

Excellent, get a patent, then sell it to a manufacturer. Make a lot of money off it. It’s a great idea and I’d buy one too if it was a reasonable price.

 

[getsometom]

That looks great. Like others have said, you should consider opening up shop.

 

[EWELON]

This is a great no-nonsense alternative to Swiss Army options like this complicated one that I found (and that likely blocks the rear cam): https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/rig’d-supply-ultraswing.43201/

 

[Cybertruck Dude]

I have been perplexed how to carry a spare, so I built this. The criteria are to be strong, off-center so the camera works, low wind resistance, able to swing wide to use the tailgate, and easy to attach the tire without a heave-ho-hold-the-tire while you bolt it down. I used 2x2" square tube 3/16" thick for most, and a 9" piece of 2 1/2" square tube for the slider part. There are several gussets for reinforcements. This thing works great. I have attached quite a few photos with details, and a scaled diagram. I moved the license plate to the left, and the tail lights are not obstructed. FSD works, and when I back up there is a red dot/warning on the screen where the tire is located, and the back-up beeper sounds when I am in reverse.

I mount the wheel on a 7 sided polygon (septagon) shaped like the wheel, and threaded with Tesal-equivelent studs (14mm x 1.5 t/cm?). Also, the bolts are lugnuts for CT wheels.

Images 1, 2, and 3 show viewpoints of the set up. Note that if the tailgate is accidentally opened, then it hits the tire, and not the steel rack.

Image 4 shows the wheel swung to the side, and in the "up" position, before the slider is deployed.

Image 5 shows the view through the rear view mirror on the pavement. Image 6 is the rearview mirror in Baja Mode, and the base of the tire is clearly visible for driving off of ramps.

Image 7 is the lower support, welded to the trailer hitch attachment "extender". I bought the extender at Tractor Supply. Image 8 is the upper support - 38" long, with the upright support welded to it. The upper and lower supports are attached by a 5/8" bolt that acts as the hinge. There is an additional bolt used that keeps these two pieces from swinging apart while driving.

Images 9 and 10 show details of the slider piece that the wheel bolts to; this slides up and down for convenience, so that the wheel can be placed on the ground for bolting/unbolting to the tire rack.

Image 11 is the slider piece in the down position.

Image 12 is the diagram I used for the design.

Image 13 is another photo of how the tire fits and looks from behind the vehicle.

I will probably now add a piece between the hitch and extender to keep these pieces from wriggling. It does not, due to the weight of the tire, but I do not like the fit. All hitches are this way, but I still do not like it.

Please enjoy the design. This is proto-type #1. Not perfect, but very functional.

Ok how much to have one made and shipped??

 

[CybertruckWraps]

I want one

 

[dalton108]

I want one

Same!!! OP it’s time to make some money!!!

 

[Cybertruck Dude]

I have been perplexed how to carry a spare, so I built this. The criteria are to be strong, off-center so the camera works, low wind resistance, able to swing wide to use the tailgate, and easy to attach the tire without a heave-ho-hold-the-tire while you bolt it down. I used 2x2" square tube 3/16" thick for most, and a 9" piece of 2 1/2" square tube for the slider part. There are several gussets for reinforcements. This thing works great. I have attached quite a few photos with details, and a scaled diagram. I moved the license plate to the left, and the tail lights are not obstructed. FSD works, and when I back up there is a red dot/warning on the screen where the tire is located, and the back-up beeper sounds when I am in reverse.

I mount the wheel on a 7 sided polygon (septagon) shaped like the wheel, and threaded with Tesal-equivelent studs (14mm x 1.5 t/cm?). Also, the bolts are lugnuts for CT wheels.

Images 1, 2, and 3 show viewpoints of the set up. Note that if the tailgate is accidentally opened, then it hits the tire, and not the steel rack.

Image 4 shows the wheel swung to the side, and in the "up" position, before the slider is deployed.

Image 5 shows the view through the rear view mirror on the pavement. Image 6 is the rearview mirror in Baja Mode, and the base of the tire is clearly visible for driving off of ramps.

Image 7 is the lower support, welded to the trailer hitch attachment "extender". I bought the extender at Tractor Supply. Image 8 is the upper support - 38" long, with the upright support welded to it. The upper and lower supports are attached by a 5/8" bolt that acts as the hinge. There is an additional bolt used that keeps these two pieces from swinging apart while driving.

Images 9 and 10 show details of the slider piece that the wheel bolts to; this slides up and down for convenience, so that the wheel can be placed on the ground for bolting/unbolting to the tire rack.

Image 11 is the slider piece in the down position.

Image 12 is the diagram I used for the design.

Image 13 is another photo of how the tire fits and looks from behind the vehicle.

I will probably now add a piece between the hitch and extender to keep these pieces from wriggling. It does not, due to the weight of the tire, but I do not like the fit. All hitches are this way, but I still do not like it.

Please enjoy the design. This is proto-type #1. Not perfect, but very functional.

First off I wanna say you did amazing job! It’s very low profile, proficient, it’s perfect!
Questions:
Did you use a 12” trailer extension?
Basically 4-2”x2” 3/16” square tube
1.20” horizontal 2x2 square tube
2.40” horizontal 2x2 square tube
3.20” vertical 2x2 square tube
4. 9” deep 2x2 “for tire mount to slider piece” sq tube
5. 9” slider piece 2 1/2 x 2 1/2
6. 12” 10k lb trailer tongue extension? Is this 3/16 inch thick or is it a solid steel tongue extension? And is that the correct size 12 inches?
I’m going to attempt to try to build this! Not sure how well I’m going to do. Lol. Thanks for posting this!

 

[Zane Edwards]

I have been perplexed how to carry a spare, so I built this. The criteria are to be strong, off-center so the camera works, low wind resistance, able to swing wide to use the tailgate, and easy to attach the tire without a heave-ho-hold-the-tire while you bolt it down. I used 2x2" square tube 3/16" thick for most, and a 9" piece of 2 1/2" square tube for the slider part. There are several gussets for reinforcements. This thing works great. I have attached quite a few photos with details, and a scaled diagram. I moved the license plate to the left, and the tail lights are not obstructed. FSD works, and when I back up there is a red dot/warning on the screen where the tire is located, and the back-up beeper sounds when I am in reverse.

I mount the wheel on a 7 sided polygon (septagon) shaped like the wheel, and threaded with Tesal-equivelent studs (14mm x 1.5 t/cm?). Also, the bolts are lugnuts for CT wheels.

Images 1, 2, and 3 show viewpoints of the set up. Note that if the tailgate is accidentally opened, then it hits the tire, and not the steel rack.

Image 4 shows the wheel swung to the side, and in the "up" position, before the slider is deployed.

Image 5 shows the view through the rear view mirror on the pavement. Image 6 is the rearview mirror in Baja Mode, and the base of the tire is clearly visible for driving off of ramps.

Image 7 is the lower support, welded to the trailer hitch attachment "extender". I bought the extender at Tractor Supply. Image 8 is the upper support - 38" long, with the upright support welded to it. The upper and lower supports are attached by a 5/8" bolt that acts as the hinge. There is an additional bolt used that keeps these two pieces from swinging apart while driving.

Images 9 and 10 show details of the slider piece that the wheel bolts to; this slides up and down for convenience, so that the wheel can be placed on the ground for bolting/unbolting to the tire rack.

Image 11 is the slider piece in the down position.

Image 12 is the diagram I used for the design.

Image 13 is another photo of how the tire fits and looks from behind the vehicle.

I will probably now add a piece between the hitch and extender to keep these pieces from wriggling. It does not, due to the weight of the tire, but I do not like the fit. All hitches are this way, but I still do not like it.

Please enjoy the design. This is proto-type #1. Not perfect, but very functional.

Best I have seen, nice job!!!

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