Project ZU: Rear Tire Carrier

[VXorado]

Thanks guys, I considered working on a second one with my old door & putting it for sale but the time (increased price) & size would be a major issue. I have smaller projects planned for the future & hope to offer those things for sale if there's interest.

Tom, I looked into reinforcing the hinges but didn't have enough room behind them to add strength. If I start having issues, I'll weld the hinge to the door... or something

[VX KAT]

It looks Amazing! I love the look of the tire on back, and reducing the depth makes it look proportionately perfect!
Plus, it's really cool to see something totally fresh and different.
I'm in awe of these skills many of youz guyz have! WoW!!

[Scott Harness]

Looks fantastic!! That 1st picture is scary though

[VX KAT]

That 1st picture is scary though

at least it was a spare door..

[JoFotoz]

WOW..this is .......

Love it.

Jo

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Dude... thats just... dude.......

I want....

Looks great. the black looks really good too. and this should be alot more solid than mine. I'll definitely be looking for an extra door to do something similar (preferably closer than Colorado) when I get some time.

Nice job

[pbkid]

nice job jon.. looks great.

and i said that you dont want to do that because the rear door is weak and if you get rear ended you have no support. Im all about modding the crap outta something



now we need to go test it out, come spring.

On a side note, i might need to meet up with you before may to do some testing with fitting your tires on my Runner and see what happens (i got a hold of a saw and would LOVE 35's)

[Ldub]

WOW..this is .......

Love it.

Jo

Dude... thats just... dude.......

I want....

Looks great. the black looks really good too. and this should be alot more solid than mine. I'll definitely be looking for an extra door to do something similar (preferably closer than Colorado) when I get some time.

Nice job

X 2...

VERY well done Sir...

Best idea I've seen in a while...

[djvx]

Thanks guys, I considered working on a second one with my old door & putting it for sale but the time (increased price) & size would be a major issue. I have smaller projects planned for the future & hope to offer those things for sale if there's interest.

Tom, I looked into reinforcing the hinges but didn't have enough room behind them to add strength. If I start having issues, I'll weld the hinge to the door... or something

Glue or adhere support shims onto the cladding so as you shut the door it slides up onto the shim supports. Then the door is held up by the hinges, the latch, and the shim supports. It aint goin anywhere.

[VXorado]

Glue or adhere support shims onto the cladding so as you shut the door it slides up onto the shim supports. Then the door is held up by the hinges, the latch, and the shim supports. It aint goin anywhere.

The bump stop I installed seems to be doing a good job supporting the door. I also installed a safety strap to the tire carrier just in case something really broke. I was a little nervous when I first installed the door that a "weak link" would show but now I'm confident the door will hold up.

[djvx]

The bump stop I installed seems to be doing a good job supporting the door. I also installed a safety strap to the tire carrier just in case something really broke. I was a little nervous when I first installed the door that a "weak link" would show but now I'm confident the door will hold up.

Im starting a thread looking for a back door.

[VX KAT]

Im starting a thread looking for a back door.

Did you read my post #36 and click on the link? There's one in Lake Villa, that's like what 2 hr drive tops?