At The Helm KK Tire Carrier bumper teaser pics UPDATED 7/14

Gageraid · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:05 am

Looks awesome. I'm sure you'll sell a few.
Hey, why do you still have California plates?

Pierocksmysocks · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:14 am

Nice. So what's the total amount of weight with the full size spare on it, just out of curiosity?

At The Helm · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:29 pm

Gageraid wrote:

Looks awesome. I'm sure you'll sell a few.
Hey, why do you still have California plates?

That's actually just my old plate resting there to show where it will be relocated.

Pierocksmysocks wrote:

Nice. So what's the total amount of weight with the full size spare on it, just out of curiosity?

It's heavy..
The rear bumper by itself weighs about 100, add the carrier for about 35 more lbs. the tire probably weighs about 40 lbs, but it's removed from under the Jeep so not really adding weight.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:15 pm

Atthehelm wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

Looks awesome. I'm sure you'll sell a few.
Hey, why do you still have California plates?

That's actually just my old plate resting there to show where it will be relocated.

Pierocksmysocks wrote:

Nice. So what's the total amount of weight with the full size spare on it, just out of curiosity?

It's heavy..
The rear bumper by itself weighs about 100, add the carrier for about 35 more lbs. the tire probably weighs about 40 lbs, but it's removed from under the Jeep so not really adding weight.

Now that you mention it, I see your other plate. :goink:

How's the visibility when driving?

At The Helm · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:41 pm

Visibility is better than I thought it would be, you can still see a lot out the back window. I didn't drive around with it because I didn't have a latch installed yet.

I'm building this for TexasRugby911, hopefully he can give his :2cents:

when he gets it installed. I didn't think I wanted or needed a carrier for myself until now...

Gageraid · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:56 pm

Atthehelm wrote:

Visibility is better than I thought it would be, you can still see a lot out the back window. I didn't drive around with it because I didn't have a latch installed yet.

I'm building this for TexasRugby911, hopefully he can give his :2cents:

when he gets it installed. I didn't think I wanted or needed a carrier for myself until now...

I think it obviously looks cool, but in reality it's an awesome option for serious off-roaders. Who wants to get the spare tire from underneath when ya really need it? You might even be in a situation where the spare tire may have been puncture by a rock by being underneath the Jeep.
On a really long road trip one may even carry two spare tires now for emergencies.

knightenforcer · **Posted:** Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:46 pm

That is super cool Morgan

Texasrugby911 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 04, 2010 3:18 pm **Posts:** 196

Gageraid wrote:

Atthehelm wrote:

Visibility is better than I thought it would be, you can still see a lot out the back window. I didn't drive around with it because I didn't have a latch installed yet.

I'm building this for TexasRugby911, hopefully he can give his :2cents:

when he gets it installed. I didn't think I wanted or needed a carrier for myself until now...

I think it obviously looks cool, but in reality it's an awesome option for serious off-roaders. Who wants to get the spare tire from underneath when ya really need it? You might even be in a situation where the spare tire may have been puncture by a rock by being underneath the Jeep.
On a really long road trip one may even carry two spare tires now for emergencies.

Two tires is exactly what I will be doing a few years down the line when I start Overlanding trips across the US. Although, I will probably mount the second spare to the roof, as opposed to the bottom, because, as you stated, it may get snagged by a rock. Ultimately I will have a auxillary fuel tank mounted in that area with a good skid attached as well.

TIJKK1220 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:13 pm

I've seen others put an air or water tank in that area as well

JeepMorrison · **Joined:** Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:34 am **Posts:** 1236

Shhhhh.....but when I build my rear bumper, it will have a 10 gallon or so pressurized water tank on it.....hopefully

Sent with the power of children's screams!!!

KKnut · **Posted:** Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:34 am

Here's a KK with a dual spare wheel carrier. Very good for a home made job.

Hope mods don't mind me posting a link to the details?
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/sho ... p?t=123197

At The Helm · **Posted:** Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:14 am

Pretty much done here. The plate is in a temporary location in these pics, it will be bolted to the center of the bumper and have mini led's to stay legal. I drove around with it on for a couple days to check for rattles etc and it's silent. Just needed to make a bolt on clamp to keep the hilift body from sliding down and keep it from rattling. The flat plate is there for a Jerry can mount to be bolted on.
Note the receiver, that's as high and as tucked in as physically possible. Safety chains can be fastened to shackles via the 3/4" shackle tabs and the pin is inserted behind the bumper.
I'm really happy with the latching system, its a De Sta Co 341 mounted at an angle to pull it forward and down into a stop. It really keeps it locked down tight and has a double locking handle for added security. The pop pin I used automatically slides up a ramp into a 'J bracket' to hold the arm open when getting into the cargo area. It literally takes 3 seconds to open or close the arm, way easier than I initially thought. I have to credit an awesome bumper builder for the design of the pop pin and latch mounting style, he goes by BESRK on a few forums. I've been doing business with him for a while now for various parts, great guy. Highly recommend if anyone is in need of CJ/YJ/TJ bumpers.
The hinge is the biggest I could find, its a massive 1.75"-1750lb spindle that uses a slip fit sleeve so no welding on the spindle itself. Welding the spindle causes it to become brittle leading to possible failure at the weldment. The sleeve is inserted first, then welding that shrinks itself onto the spindle. Its very solid and smooth as butter when opening an closing.
The hi lift mount is basically a 'nest' with two grade 8 studs that the jack is bolted to using either wing nuts or lock nuts.
I'll be able to officially take orders on these in a few weeks and will have a post for them in the Vendor's section. This one is going to Texasrugby911, he is going to be happy for sure...
I may do a simpler and cheaper option, that has a short arm with only a tire carrier and possibly a hi lift mount.

(Dust cap on hinge not installed yet)

KKnut · **Posted:** Tue Jul 15, 2014 4:37 am

So nice!

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