Overland Tire Carrier Build Step 2. Ultimate Land Rover Discovery Build Episode 17.

This is part 2 of my Overlanding Tire Carrier DIY! A lot of thought, planning and design goes into a fabrication project of this size. Today we knock out as much work as possible to get this Land Rover Discovery 2 off-road in style.
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[@jeepindave5464]

Loving the mami vice, daft punk, 80s music.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! Me too 👍

[@FergieFresh69]

Yeah this video was bumpin

[@mase002]

yeah. WAAAAAY better than the "bro beats" on most other auto channels.

[@bowmaster24]

This is one of the only YTer’s that I like right off the bat. Learned a ton from this man! Wish I could drop my 100 series off with him 😂

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! I appreciate the support!

[@jesserios9879]

I like the gusset kit and other accessories that were prefab...I learned also.

[@solosaga5091]

I love how the tire carrier acts as "security" for the traction boards. It's little pieces of brilliance and forward thinking that separate the good from the great. It's all in the details.

[@lucatosi2933]

dude, i’ve been watching you since your early bleepinjeep days and i just gotta say every single piece of your work is crazy. not just your fab work but your videos and editing are outstanding. it’s been really cool to see your channel grow and i’ve got a feeling you’re gonna follow in fred and dave’s footsteps and have your own tv show at some point. awesome disco by the way, love following this build.

[@geekytechycool]

As soon as you started talking about how to make things more comfortable I knew we were on the same page. I've had the same idea for a long time, glad you're knocking it out so I can copy the idea Nate!

[@officialWWM]

I wish my door opened out like that, but it opens upwards. I really love your door mounted kitchen!

[@tannerskalla8920]

Haven’t watched yet, but I still gotta like it right when I see the upload.

[@Team_Nacho_Moto]

I do this to every video of Nate's bc I already know it's going to be great

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother 🤘

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Always!

[@tylergrant7160]

I completely agree as well!

[@fireemscraftsman2016]

Been building the generic JKU overland build. Fridge, 270 degree awning, rooftop tent and trasharoo. I love my rig but you’re making me very jealous, absolutely love your creativity and drive! You’re inspiring me to be more creative and hands on.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying the videos. I think there is still alot of room for innovation with the "typical" JK overland build. I bet you could come up with some ideas that no one has used in one of those builds if you brain storm enough. It's at least a great excuse to get out into nature, sit around a campfire and bounce ideas off of good company. Either way, thank you very much for watching and for the positive comment!

[@georgeeads8689]

Putting a padlock on the clasp is a good idea. As a locksmith I would recommend getting a good quality padlock. One that has pick resistance. A lot of padlocks are pretty easy to pick. You get what you pay for.

[@bethuelmuema9465]

Your very intelligent.... You solved some very serious problems very simply and all from an idea. Respect!!

[@damienmasterson311]

my tire swing has a drop down table with a slide out dish washing basket and an awning that opens up above it all. so sweet

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Man that's an Adam Savage level belt sander right there!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Dude. This thing is next level lol. I'm very lucky the owner of the company is a fan of the show. I will be starting some new projects with this including camping knifes and even some overlanding axes 👍

[@JoeGarofaloII]

@@DirtLifestyle awesome, can't wait to see those projects!!

[@TheDeafJeep]

@@DirtLifestyle in that case, why not reach out to Alec Steele to do a collab? He may be in England atm, but his friend is still in Montana, and he does own a Cherokee. I think you both could learn a lot from the other. I personally would love to see that video!

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

I’ve got a 85 ram charger which I’ve got tons of plans but now I have another one, your tire carrier. Thanks much.

[@peterwatson8295]

Right on, this is super cool. I have a big table that slides into my tire carrier, basically the swing arm has two square tubes and the table has two pegs that slide into them to hold it

[@peterratcliffe5115]

Interesting that you like using a combination of square and round in projects. The Chinese call that Yin and Yang which is always used in their gardens and architecture. They believe using different shapes creates balance and looks better. Only just starting watching your videos. Enjoying all of them so far. I like how you explain every step of what you're doing. Pete. Staffordshire, UK.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Much appreciated man! There is alot of wisdom floating around in different philosophies like this. It's interesting the wide variety of applications that benefit from ancient wisdom. 👍

[@peterratcliffe5115]

@@DirtLifestyle No worries. Totally agree. I'm definitely going to use your drivers side spare wheel carrier idea. I have a 1988 Land Rover 110 with the same V8 in that's probably in your disco. Is it the 3.9 fuel injected? I pulled my V8 from an old range rover to put in my 110.

[@thesickhorseranch1930]

On a convoy security mission in Afghanistan we went through a small village in the morning where the street was clear and found they had built a three foot tall speed bump when we came back through, at 55 mph. Snapped a much larger spindle than you have there off of the lead truck who hit it at full speed and we had to figure out where to stash that spare so we could continue mission. I think your spindle is plenty strong, just mind your speed over the speed bumps. :)

[@Tombstone6709]

You have absolutely outdone yourself Nate! Not only with the fabrication work, but with the cinematography! I kept thinking the video was going to end but it just kept going. Great job man, keep up the awesome content!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying it!

[@qasd48]

This looks pretty beefy. Gonna be sweet to see the end result. The coolest latch I've seen for a bumper tire carrier so far has to be a bumper I saw where the guy pulled out the door lock from a truck and welded it into a little frame on the bumper. You swing the carrier closed and it auto latches just like a door and pull on a knob and it opens like a door. Was pretty slick.

[@Oeduardo6767]

Adding an "open" locked position for any swing out carrier is a must. It prevents any accidental body damage in off-camber situations 😅

[@bradywilliams2666]

I noticed the rubber band on the paper towel roll. Glad to see someone actually reading using advice in the comments. Even if it's something so small.

[@051biohaz]

Awesome bumper and tire carrier...and the wierd music wasn’t too bad either..lol

[@vincentpoole7588]

G'day Nate from Down-under ! As I'm the 300th comment, looks like you're on the way towards a 300Tdi conversion soon ? Think about a cantilever hinged fixing of the spare tire bracket with gas struts, so it's less painful removing and attaching the 37" rubber at ground level, instead of hoisting 100 pounds - 6 feet off the deck.

[@LuckyWill311]

I just purchased the same EMS kit 2 weeks before your last video. Glad I waited to start my build! I am building off the drivers side also, barn doors on my Burb so sides don't matter that much. But I want to keep the tire out of sight as much as possible so it's going far drivers and jerry can going on the passenger side. Keeps the bulk of the weight closer to the hinge to help prevent breakage from leverage. I was also planning on going 180* out and having a table flip down.

[@StylishDeathbat67]

With my first child I didn't have the chance to try this but now with the second, this has been a terrific discovery! It does indeed distribute the baby weight in a better way. I do feel like there could be more weight on my shoulders but I might need to play with the straps more and see if that improves.I absolutely recommend this to every single parent out there!

[@bscoffeeandwelding7236]

Not trying to steal your thunder Nate I did have this idea myself but to hold the other side of a cover to roof the area off, loving the build.

[@onetruebob_tj]

Thank you, Nate. All coming together! The mark of a good fabricator is the ability to adapt and change. Same thing for woodworking, which I know more about. Keep inspiring! 👍🤘👊

[@DirtLifestyle]

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for always bringing a positive comment buddy 👍

[@soulsurfer8797]

First, let’s discuss the fact that you are the most talented guy I do not know. Lol. Most people I know use safety mechanism. Check out Rig’d mega swings as they have a cool secondary pin that also doubles as a lockout pin...as 37” is never cool swinging at you🥴. Again thanks for sharing and truly humbled by your skill set and I have tried to mimic many of the items you have built on my Rigs. Amazing project as always!

[@joshvanriet5445]

Gonna need more than a padlock in tacompton... Also think you should drill out some holes in your "accessory mount" tube. Kinda like the jackstands so you can just use the pin to help secure whatever you end up building to put there. Plus side is then you can have a few different interchangeable accessory options as well.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@Casey250]

Swing arm set up makes lots of sense! If I recall correctly, the tailgates open to the passenger side so they aren't opening into traffic. Not so much a problem on the trail but something to keep an eye on if in the city 👊

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Thanks Nate, even just watching the process you take in these videos helps a guy out for when he is next in the shop.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for watching! I'm happy to help 👍

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I was thinking, also, that the latch you welded on has a deeper latch, and even if the lever were to trip, the bar would have a much more difficult time coming out from behind the latch, but you're putting a lock on it, but if someone ever forgot to put the lock back on in a hurry, it still would be difficult to come out from behind the latch you welded on. You have spent a lot of time, not to mention labor and material, building this to be an overland vehicle. You've really done some great work on this, Nate!

[@raymondverheeck320]

Awesome videos, you do a great job at teaching us how to do things, showing us different ways of doing it, thank you

[@fastfoodvwFL]

The neverending bumper build. So what. Keep going with it as ling as you need to. Thanks for sharing and putting so much thought into it. Looking forward to part 3.

[@kleinbiker1]

I know people have tons of opinions on this stuff, and here is mine. I love the stuff you integrated into the factory spare tire mount location but I would have definitely tried to create a way to make the swing out latch to the bumper itself. A reinforced plate coming off the bottom of the box tubing that’s just big enough to mount the latch and the the hook on the vertical surface of the bumper. Just my thoughts but either way amazing job all around.

[@Nick-tp1gp]

Wow, awesome idea. Even though I was looking at it with a semi-stink-eye, I knew I needed to be patient until you explained the reason why that carrier was opening towards the driver side. And boy, was I glad to sit tight.

[@attheready1064]

Seriously, how does this channel not have more subs!?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol hope it will keep growing! Until them I will keep learning and pushing to make better content 👍

[@drewt3210]

No joke. Nate's is the highest bang for the buck fab channel I know of.

[@drewt3210]

@@DirtLifestyle Nate, please keep doing what you're doing, showing the details and avoiding crazy zooming in/out & overly fast jump cuts. In my mind that's where the TV guys go wrong and YT guys--like yourself--get it right. We're here for the details and you, Sir, deliver every time. Thank you for all you do for all of us! All the best, @BranchAndFoundry

[@dancronin5588]

Nice work, Nate! Keep 'em coming!

[@rockandroad4x4partsaccesso36]

As always, another fine job. This video, with the pivot on the left side has inspired me to do something similar to the camper I pull behind my Jeep. The camper will get a left side but also wrap around the corner pivot which will allow me to add our tent around the perimeter of the back of the camper. The Disco is looking great. Thanks

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@hotshtsr20]

Did a fold down aluminum table for my XJ (all purpose rig) and everyone who sees it is amazed they didn’t think of it. Nicely done

[@jackpaullus2643]

Hey Nate, you should have that bumper wrap around the quarter panel to help keep the body damage down

[@jacobythomas8556]

Dude your fabrication skills are wicked. Love this channel. You got the best DIY off-road channel on KZbin!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Much appreciated! Thank you for the positive comment 👊

[@jacobythomas8556]

@@DirtLifestyle Your welcome! Keep up the good work!

[@nathankesler8974]

Nice job Nate!!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you brother 👊

[@NKPGarage]

That came out really nice! Great work

[@stacyreid5077]

Great video my dad and I built a tire carrier on a 77 model full size blazer years ago that held a 34” monster muddier on 10” wide wheel we made it outta stainless steel. To bad there’s not a way to cheaply raise and lower the spare tire so as to help with the center of gravity until you need to raise it up to clear an obstacle

[@garypease7414]

Put a support or latch from the tire carrier to the stock mount area so the standard vibration of off road driving doesn't let the carrier flex into that back window. Just a thought.

[@georgeeads8689]

I said it before. I love your fab videos.

[@cdwen2]

Interesting positioning of maxtrax, is less common being great. The few trips I put maxtrax up high they worked a treat for your position when driving on the way to and from our destinations in mad city/holiday traffic. Was a bonus when driving point for followers when naving unfamiliar urban terrains...

[@MikeMartin-fj6vs]

Great idea

[@LoganKingMedia]

Awesome job as usual nate!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! I appreciate it man 👍

[@aaronraymond5121]

I was gonna suggest a padlock as well... glad you thought of that as well

[@JM-qr3kt]

I love how you figure it out as you go and change on the fly. I learn something on every Video,

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@d5800877351]

Hey Nate, how the latch works is through mechanical advantage (like how a visegrip works), meaning it needs to have that angle in the latch portion. The tension allows for the latch to want to stay locked. Just wanted to throw that out, throwing on that padlock would def prevent it from coming undone, for sure.

[@jnkellogg737]

Love the look of the build.

[@dougtond1380]

I've been wanting to build a cook station just like this for YEARS. Great minds think alike :) stoked to see this fantasy come to fruition

[@michaelbarnhill2685]

That is actually a bad ass build. Good job

[@michaelval7264]

Like the L Shape. Waiting to see how you finish it up. Really enjoy your vids Nate. Keep it up.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@JohanWiid]

I'm looking forward to video in about a year's time about how terrible bearings are when used in spare wheel carriers. You actually want a brass or delrin bush that can't get crushed like the bearing cage. The lever action and twist is not what bearings were designed to handle. Most of the time the receive loads in one plane, now they get it in all three. The bearing on a swingarm rarely does more than a 90deg rotation, 120deg at most. Then it remains stationary when closed. So it keeps getting hammered in the same location and they all fail. I've had to replace quite a few on my carriers on a hilux and land cruiser 76. I enjoy your channel and keep up the good work.

[@j.walker3498]

Fab a deeper hook on the swing latch. weld it in, then use tractor pin as secondary. p.s. i should wait till video is over before i comment.

[@larryparker1678]

I wish I had your Knowledge and talent. I really enjoy watching you create.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@marcuspaul6635]

Super job Nate, looking forward to the end result.👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@vincentcarriere183]

An upload 🤘😜 epic content as always nate

[@vincentcarriere183]

Can't wait for part three, I'm loving the fab content so far looks epic 🤘

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man!

[@danielhurst8863]

Latching to the door carrier transfers your sag weight to the door hinges, certainly not as much weight as the original tire, but it may limit your door weight carry for the future. Plus, as you stated, the bumper and body shift differently, but you have more than enough off road experience to know what you are doing. I wouldn't have tried that approach for fear that long term it would cause wear, so I appreciate being able to take advantage of your skill. I've often wondered why tire carriers are not driver side mounted, for exactly the reasons why you are doing yours this way. It gives you the back side of the carrier as a cargo/cooking area. Because I've never encountered one, I figured there must be some downside I'm unaware of. The obvious ones don't seem all that bad. Harder to open the back door as you have two swings now, and if in a parking area, you have to be far more careful of opening the tire carrier. I really can't wait to see how you finish this because I'll change my plans to driver side swing based on your experience. Your channel gives me confidence to attempt builds I've been scared to try, as they are different than most, so thank you.

[@wolfkin73]

The only downside i see is if your using an awning you have to walk around the tire carrier to get around it, putting you out in the weather. Or if you are in a smaller parking space walking around the tire puts you in the brush. I don't think its really a problem, not sure id do it, a table is movable.

[@ls66]

Great work bud! Looks awesome!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@HAUNTS360]

Thanks for the update! Your Disco is turning out to be a monster build. It's is definitely a beautiful build. Looking forward to seeing it on the trail camping.

[@evloftis4143]

looking good so far

[@Dutch1951x]

Outstanding! Got lots of good ideas for my bumper/carrier project on my Bronco. Thanks! Can't wait for part 3!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nice! I'm happy to help 👍

[@michaelharris1455]

Really diggin' this project, as always, and getting a lot of ideas for my '72 SJ. Thanks for all the neat ideas, entertainment, and for all the extra effort involved in making these videos!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@jefferyanderson3524]

I can tell you spend a lot of time to get great camera angles on each of your projects!

[@patricksullivan9713]

Very nice, I like seeing your thought processes

[@watchchannel8201]

So stoked to watch

[@TheTreadLife_]

Man even the shots on the abrasives are amazing. This should be their commercial! Haha Tire carrier turned out great too ;) I’m glad you explained the opposite swing out. That was one of my first thoughts as well

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! I appreciate the positive comments 🙏

[@Kiwigd]

That sander / linisher looks awesome Nate. Great build.. watching admiringly from NZ 🤟

[@lazerrred]

I was really liking that sander too. Tube bender too, heck, everything that’s in that shop.

[@averagefish7101]

I've been so excited for this! Been waiting all week!

[@wtforce5512]

Thanks Nate!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for watching 🤘

[@tiredofinsanity]

The fact that the back opens sideways is really cool. This build has made me look at land rover prices here in Portland. Of course as cheap as they are if I bring home another project I'll have to factor in cost of divorce 🤣😅😅

[@davidwpaul3815]

Thought I was going to have to unsubscribe if I didn’t see any speed holes LOL. the editing on your montages Is on point. You’re really giving some people a run for their money with the amazing content keep it up 👍

[@metaldog7128]

😃 I absolutely love it 👍 dammed ...you make some really cool stuff 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@robertmills794]

Nate,.. that is amazing! So well done. I can only figure that was a solid weeks worth of work and thought. Very well done!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Long days everyday lol. This is 6 days of building and shooting with 12-15hrs of editing. It definitely adds up but I really enjoy the process 👍

[@lazerrred]

@@DirtLifestyle Nate, it’s been amazing watching your progression over the years. Just keeps getting better & better.

[@VictorVectorJKU]

Love how the overland tire carrier build is progressing Nate! Hopefully I run into you on the trail again and get to see the Disco in person!

[@tdck6186]

I own a jeep YJ and building a back bumper as I get time. I had plans to mount the tire on the right. Tailgate has to be picked up to close. I enjoy watching you and take in your ideas.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching! Good luck on your YJ bumper build 👍

[@gogerwi]

Nate I always appreciate and admire your multiple skills.

[@smallblockfuelie]

A bumper of some sort to keep that tire carrier from swinging to far and smashing into the vehicle. Love your work, great content and inspiration.

[@mrfixit____3651]

Love the music once again! It’s like you’re playing the thumbprint station on my Pandora radio

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol thanks man!

[@That_LowriderSt_Guy]

I knew the second I saw you were mounting the carrier on the driver's side, oh ya counter space. Awesome!

[@rickmarquart3277]

Love it, Nate! Can't wait to see it, do work. 👍🏻💪🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother 👊

[@blakelodermeier4939]

loving the med core dubstep !!

[@ealva1764]

Another project hit out of the ball park man! Trying to save a little to get my disco going 👍🏼

[@jake1021]

Hey bud! I didn't get into this video as quick as usual. I've had a couple fizzy pops so maybe I'm wrong, but the production quality seems great in this video. Maybe it's the 80s themed music during the time lapses I dunno but I dig it keep em coming Nate!

[@chrisecker9341]

Nate you should run an off road / overland shop, your engineering and ideas are exceptional good.

[@vgullotta]

haha, I would have said "polyurethanized" too. Bumper looks great, and I agree there aren't any dimple dies, it can't be Nates!!! XD Just a couple things about the tire carrier. 1) I think you can lower that tire about 6" to 8" and drop your center of gravity a little. 2) It might look really cool if you can tilt the tire forward towards the vehicle a bit. maybe by bending that round tube somewhere to give it a little angle, not anything serious, but just a little angle towards the vehicle might look cool.

[@LuaiADV]

Great video. I’m always paying attention to your video editing. I must say, it’s getting really really good! The music is spot on! I’d move the tire down if it was mine. It looks funny up there. Plus you probably wouldn’t be in a situation where it would drag. And if you were, i think it will hold up once or twice.

[@fish_built]

I built a fold out/hinged table on my swing out bumper 5 or 6 years ago on my old 4runner, it was great having all of the extra "counter" space. I didn't really have any issues having it permanently attached to the swingout, I'd highly suggest permanently mounting it so you don't have to deal with putting it on and off every time you hit camp.

[@arneaaby8848]

Love your build and ideas

[@garagemancave666]

Disco is looking good! Can barely wait for the diesel swap ;)

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@Redbeardfowlhunter]

Hey Nate I love your videos especially with the disco and I plan on getting myself one soon and just watching your vids and I can say just gives me great ideas for when I start to build thanks for the content and please keep them coming

[@davidcooper3957]

LOVE THE TABLE IDEA CAN’T HAVE ENOUGH TABLE SPACE.

[@mattmcdonough707]

@dirtlifestlye love the music in the back ground 👍🏻. Can’t wait to see this rig finished .

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! Not everyone is so favorable of my music choice lol but I make videos that reflect my taste at the time. I'm happy to see you enjoyed it!

[@82werk72]

It look Sick !! Nate you killed it!! Dayuuum!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol thanks buddy!

[@IanGoegebuer]

I have that same latch on my Jeep gate. It has popped open a few times on me. I would recommend a "keep shut" through pin of some form

[@Flitzer514]

When you paint your creation, may I suggest you use an ANI 150 Mini spray gun, Summit Racing Epoxy, and Summit Racing flat black. It's a lot easier than using spray cans.