The hinge part I have figured out........ In the latched/ locked position the red handle must be 90 degrees from the ubolt as pictured or else it will not hold shut. Our original latch was the best existing component available, however, as we've continued to push the boundaries of the UltraSwing, we knew the latch could be better, so we made our own, redesigning it to meet and exceed the demands of the UltraSwing. When following from behind you should not see any movement at all, if it moves it isn't resting on the pad or the clamp is not tight enough. Conversely, if the latch's direction of pull is parallel to the carrier rail, as in just trying to stretch the rail longer and across to the bracket, then the tire carrier is STILL going to try and swing what I want. Second the latch is securely held closed by both a built in friction catch and spring loaded catch pins. Upgraded UltraSwing™ Latch (for existing UltraSwing owners only. Latch handle is 3-5/8" by 11". A Tire Carrier Latch Assembly is included with the purchase of a swing out tire carrier, this listing is for those wanting a latch to build their own tire carrier. I'll use this one; Its the latch mechanism that I am needing info about. Who makes a GOOD latch? Part Number: OPR2125. Swing Out Tire Carrier Latch. Rear Bumper Tire Carrier Latch Thursday, Nov 19, 2015, 10:11 PM Time to fab a rear bumper.
The swingout end must be supported when at rest, just a pad of steel that doesn't allow downward movement then situate the clamp to pull the arm even tighter against the rest to completey stop any upward movement. All latch upgrades will need to provide proof of UltraSwing ownership via your original order number, the email address used for the order, or the full name and phone number on the order. The one thing I'm still have questions on is the latch for the swing out arm. Tire Carrier Latch - Large –. Can any of you with a system like this give me any advice on what type of latch to get or fabricate?
Beefy Units, excellent quality, Great customer service. It has to be easy to use, as I will be in and out of the rear TT door many times a day, and I don't want to be screwing around with a "T" screw of sorts.......... Also......... In addition to the spring catch holding the latch closed it also latches open to keep the latch from swinging down, hitting and scratching the paint on your bumper. For the standard height kit the bottom of the latch stud is 0. Paroozing their site, I've found most everything I needed for our swing away tire carrier project on the wife's Sidekick... ya she wanted something different, have enough Jeeps. Features: U. Hitch tire carrier swing. S. Patent No. When you use a swingout you must have a rest for the end or you will have an inevitable stress fracture.
I've been looking for these at a fair price for a long time and here they finally are, tested and true! I like Irbis's design, but I dont know too much about it. 4x Innovations now has the strongest and cleanest tire carrier latch system available in the off road world. It's going to have a rear tire swing-away carrier. We see a lot of people building their bumpers the wrong way. No more fumbling around with a floppy latch bar. Approximate dimensions are: Fixed latch mounted to Tire Carrier tube accepts up to 2x2 square tube with over all dimensions of 3-1/4" by 2-1/2". I'm getting ready to build my rear bumper with tire carrier for my 97 4runner. Swing Out Tire Carrier Latch Assembly-1410061. This great new latch is much different from your typical De-Sta-Co style clamp latch. I contacted Shrockworks asking to buy one of his, but have not heard back.......... Quote Selected. I want the latch's direction of pull to be perpendicular to the carrier rail, that will ensure that the rail gets sucked down tight on the backstop bracket.