i've been working on this for a couple weeks and this is where i'm at so far , i see one problem with my center post is too tall so i'll have to cut it down to make it clear the tailgate . that's the fun of fabricating your own tire rack .

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looks awesome mike. Cant wait to see that thing in person.

hopefully i'll get windshield and tires in December , been finishing all the little things waiting for money .

Your fab skills are amazing. That is going to be a sweet bumper.

Sweet, scarlet & gray! O - H......

Too bad about Saturday, but we'll get them next year!

Chad

Damn Mike that thing is purty. Tire carrier looks pretty slick. Can't wait to see it.

Looks like some nice work!! I like your spring latch, but I'll bet it rattle just like mine does...

Two things you might consider.
1. put a "back stop" behind the arms so it won't ever slam into your tailgate.
2. fasten some delrin plastic below the arms to transfer the load to the bumper when the arms are closed.

One other feature I added to mine that I like is a way to hold it open.

i'll take the window this wednesday or thursday , if that will work for you . and jesus man i have a piece of micarta for the bottom and rear just need to install after paint

Weds is a no go. I will be at the avs game after Drews practice. Thursday may work. The only thing that may get in the way would be picking up the other sons new to him pick up. That will happen sometime between thursday and saturday depending on a myriad of schedules. I will let you know.

It's a phenolic plastic IIRC, and can be had from mcmaster.com

we use it for shim stock and wear strips on aircraft , it takes years to wear out . smells horrid when cut and sanded but is oil resistant and will hold paint well .