Relocating spare tire to swing out rack. Ideas?

[Its all about the Jeep]

All righty then. I want to relocate my spare tire, cause I think we all know what a friggin pain it is to unbolt it from under the cargo area. Anybody done one of those swing out tire racks like on a baby jeep, does someone make one for fsj's, or should I just fab my own, patent it, and sell it to you all at fabulously discout prices? Let me know what you think. james.c.rogers@us.army.mil

[J10Mike]

jim,
check www.bjsoffroad.com. (http://www.bjsoffroad.com.) they sell rear bumper for the wagoneer/cherokee with swing out rack for the spare tire.
by the way, welcome aboard.

[J10Mike]

check this link about half way down for pics of the rear bumper.
http://www.ifsja.org/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=018519;p=3

[turtlejoe]

I know it's not a swing-away mount, but Millerluck built an inside mount with Hi-Lift attachment that will fit up to a 33". He built and sold 2 extra, but maybe this will give you another idea to kick around.

Here's the link: http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=007020;p=1

[carrotman]

Most everyone that added a gas tank or had a tow hitch got the swing out spare tire. I had one until someone rear ended it. It did protect the tailgate from damage though.

[Its all about the Jeep]

Good stuff guys. Thanks a million! Dont know if I really want to buy one tho, cause wifey doesn't want to break up the outline of the rear end. (That's the hot rod side of our relationship shining thru ;)