[Modify]

Here are some pics of the swing away I started this weekend. Still need to paint and do a few minor things and I will be done. The latch is completely boxed in. The swing away swings much better then the tailgate with the wait of the tire on it.

 

[Bruiser]

Looking really good!! What rear bumper is that? Did you make it? If so what material did you use?

 

[Modify]

Thanks, I made the bumper using 3/16" 2X4 tubing. Shackels and the hitch are welded on both sides thru the bumper and welded into the frame brackets. The bumper is currently tied into the four bolts in the cross member and the bottom bolts on the frame. I am going to reinforce the crossmember bolts to tie the bumper into the frame thru the crossmember for added strength.

Looking really good!! What rear bumper is that? Did you make it? If so what material did you use?

 

[Cody]

that looks familiar, there is a guy that did the same thing you are doing but he had to change the latch cause on a trip it bent really bad. i will see if i can find it for you.

 

[Bruiser]

Thanks, I made the bumper using 3/16" 2X4 tubing. Shackels and the hitch are welded on both sides thru the bumper and welded into the frame brackets. The bumper is currently tied into the four bolts in the cross member and the bottom bolts on the frame. I am going to reinforce the crossmember bolts to tie the bumper into the frame thru the crossmember for added strength.

I have seen alot of bumpers built like yours. Doesn't look or sound too hard of a project. I really need a reciever on the back of mine, maybe a good inespensive project I need to do asap. Thanks for the info on it.

 

[Rastus]

Nice work Modify toast what did you use for the hinge?

 

[Modify]

The hinge is a trailer spindle or axle stub.

Nice work Modify toast what did you use for the hinge?

 

[BOWTIE]

nice work beer

 

[Jeepndav]

I like it!! toast

I want to do something similar for mine. Just haven't put a lot of planning into it yet.