swing out tire and gas carrier build


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AP, is that an OEM milk crate or after market? :poke:

Doyoulikeithere, I have a secondary tube the bolts on under. I may try and include a receiver there in the future.
1998 AWD/4WD
4" lift, 31x10.50's, NP 242j/c hybrid, 4.10 gears, S10 front disconnect, rack & pinion steering, trans cooler, rock sliders, ARB fridge, house battery and 100w solar, swing out rear rack with foldout camp table, bed and passenger swivel chair
dirt bag camping rig
1981 Toyota 4x4 pu
1974 John Deere 710

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Re: swing out tire and gas carrier build

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Heavy duty milk crate with steel band aruond upper plastic. Fits 2 of the 2.5 gal plastic cans. I bought the Scepter cans made in Canada. I like their nozzle better than US made can. Milk crate is secured to Thule cross bars with flat U bolts and Thule quick clamps. Then 4ft bike cable loops thru cans and secures to basket with padlock.

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Re: swing out tire and gas carrier build

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Nice AP, I like easy solutions!!! Looks like it has worked well for you. This is what happened when I mounted a basket and highlift jack to my rack. viewtopic.php?f=21&t=7843
1998 AWD/4WD
4" lift, 31x10.50's, NP 242j/c hybrid, 4.10 gears, S10 front disconnect, rack & pinion steering, trans cooler, rock sliders, ARB fridge, house battery and 100w solar, swing out rear rack with foldout camp table, bed and passenger swivel chair
dirt bag camping rig
1981 Toyota 4x4 pu
1974 John Deere 710
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