Saving Weight! My Swing Out Spare Tire Build for my 4Runner

[@1936Glen]

I've been searching out swing arm videos for tips on a project I have in mind, and I've gotta say, this is by far the best one I've found. The presentation was thoughtful and informative. Your thought process was clear, your ideas solid and your final product well executed. "I'm not a fabricator", lol, I've got news for you, a lot of "fabricators" could take some pointers from you! Nice job, and thank you!

[@adv_mnd]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Im just glad it can help out some. I was hoping to possibly make these one day as a kit, but situations changed. So I’m just glad the walk through on my process can still help others.

[@irwinjimenez]

Agreed. Very well executed, informative on your thought process, straight to the point without "excess chit-chat". I'm about to undertake the same project for my '13 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X 6spd. Your video will be the core of my project. Thanks.

[@electricdeckhead3083]

@@irwinjimenez just do a hitch tyre/ gear carrier, don't have to cut your bumper can remove it when needed, no one to steal your shit when parked in town, put it on to off road, and can put it any car you own and remove and take it with you when you sell the current car and change to a new one.

[@drod103]

Totally agree!

[@732Runner]

@@electricdeckhead3083 I’ve hsed a few different hitch style kits, something like this is definitely nicer.

[@chriskay9721]

You know what, I never comment or subscribe to people, and I havnt in years, but u honestly enjoyed watching this video so much. Your such a humble and cool guy. Wish you the best man and goodluck

[@adv_mnd]

+Chris Khachigian thank you for your kind words!!

[@afgjoeable]

Great video and you are the most calmest America guy out there. Thanks a lot man.

[@smilercookersmiler228]

I'M A FAN OF TOYOTA 4×4.YOUR WORK IS COMPLETELY AMAZING.I & MY FRIENDS OVER HERE IN GERMANY ARE SO EXCITED AND PROUD TO COPY FROM YOU. MILLION THANKS FOR THE PATIENCE YOU TOOK TO PUT EVERY ESSENTIAL PART OF THIS WORK IN VIDEO. YOU ARE A STAR.

[@logansmith2624]

Well done, I enjoyed the video. If I may make an observation, your center latches are situated in such a way that actually pull downward on the swingers, increasing the load on the hinge mounts that are attached to your frame. If you can orient the latches so that they pull UP, or pull against a solid seat that can support the weight of the swinger, I believe you’ll have a great design.

[@bookerx8]

You are genius I hope you submitted a patent for your idea. You definitely have KZbin Marketability. If you can put your plans to paper you could just sell your ideas. Should put this link on Toyota4Runner.org. I'm sure a lot of 4Runner owners could benefit from your ideas and ability bring those ideas to reality. I don't think I have ever written I commit on a KZbin video until now. You must be a genius . While that mod is not exactly my style it is without a doubt impressive ingenuity. I'm sure it appeals to a lot of 4Runner owners out there. Pretty good camera work, just need to put a little more entertainment factor on it. Good Luck and keep up the Good Work.

[@edwardhorn4815]

Nice job. Maybe a metal mesh basket above the Jerry cans.

[@732Runner]

Great build, was thinking something similar. Definitely gonna check out the rest of your channel!

[@mauriceaustin3442]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. To me this is one of the BEST ideas I have seen. I am going to copy it for my 2006 4runner. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. I am going to link it to Big Sky Overlanding and share it for you. Thank you

[@adv_mnd]

+Maurice Austin Thank you!! I was hoping it would spark that DIY side of people! :) Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mauriceaustin3442]

Now I cant wait to see what else you are coming up with LOL. I shared your video out so hopefully we can get your channel rolling

[@geocow5105]

Maurice Austin have you made one for your 06?

[@derickserrano]

NICE WORK! The next time I'm in California I would love to take a look. I'm super impressed and would love to see more. Congrats and thank you for sharing!

[@grazynakaledek6228]

Great Professional Job. Thanks for taking the Time to share. Cheers from Toronto, Canada!

[@Sjackson2369]

THIS is the video I have been looking for! 07 Ford Explorer and I am planning on doing something like this, but this way is much stronger than what I came up with

[@adv_mnd]

I’m glad I could help!!

[@Environmenthrall]

Love this build, and it makes so much more sense for an overlanding rig. Integration of the stock bumper is something I've been wanting to do on my SUV.

[@sawnasunder9261]

Very inspiring. Clean looking with the stock bumper. Nice work.

[@jamescoxon548]

Excellent, picking up a 2010 4runner trail edition soon, this is great inspiration to save some money on the rear gates.

[@dustinsalisbury4383]

Dude, this is awesome. Great creativity and props for doing it yourself. I need a 4runner in my life.

[@edwardhorn4815]

I have a Suzuki SX4. I would like to do something like that. Awesome job bro

[@jesterxsv]

Best find on KZbin for us DIY T4R owners! Can't wait for updates and new versions, if you find a reason to make any more edits!

[@reyreynaldo3120]

love that project ill try to do the same for my 80 thanks

[@nealted]

Good for you!! Nice job and thanks for sharing.

[@mcruz4467]

I love it!. maintaining your rear bumper and having this done with the rack is like factory finish!

[@RonasRoadshow]

ps thanks for doing this. always good to see people working out and resolving problems and saving money.

[@Dutch1951x]

Love the Jerry can mount. Think I'll do the same on my Bronco.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

This is a really impressive setup - great work! Just goes to show what hard work, dedication and some patience will do. Now go enjoy that thing!

[@mcruz4467]

You should prefab these for order!

[@irwinjimenez]

Very informative & well executed how-to without "excess chit-chat". Thank you. About to undertake this same project on my '13 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X 6spd.

[@irwinjimenez]

Did you get everything from A-Z Fab?

[@2dmax1]

Great job!! That build is such a good idea to keep the 4Runner looking stock!!

[@aventuras4wdlobo273]

That looks good you saved adding a lot of weight in the back

[@nduhclouds]

Really like your originality and style! Thanks for sharing this with the masses and inspiring us!

[@felixtorres1895]

Good job ,it works actually looks really good.

[@joeashbubemma]

Really nice build! Was looking for a spindle kit, thanks for the list!

[@tall4agoblin]

Looks like a great option! Well done!

[@bewarethesasquatch6248]

Dude, you’re doing a GREAT JOB!

[@andibachrul5942]

Perfectly Desain, Stylish & Safe👍

[@banarug]

This is awesome setup, really nice!!!

[@fadedteddy187]

This was really awesome! Made me watch the whole video haha I appreciate you making this video and giving us all the information you could!

[@mastermouse00]

who disliked this video this is great man good stuff

[@410kane]

That thing is badass. Made in murica

[@TheCoco300]

You are GENIUS!

[@johnagudelo1645]

Thats awesome!, im just nervous about cutting into my bumper

[@AdamStander69]

Bloody well done! This gives me an idea for my Toyota Prado.

[@jeromes.whitfield8611]

I think you did an excellent job very professional I have a Honda pilot XL I would like to sit up a little bit and do the same thing getting you what you do you got my two thumbs up brother have a good one take care

[@nsgrossman]

Great looking swing away! Very clean, very professional, well done! Now that it's been on there for awhile have you had any issues with it? Looks like those latches pull the arms down rather than towards the hatch but couldnt tell. Thanks for sharing.

[@JAM76ER]

You did a great job! Great video! You got my wheels turning!

[@johnchildress4101]

Outstanding! Great looking work!

[@jbswoodfiredpizzas]

really like this idea, have been searching for ideas for my 02 explorer

[@dterik]

Looks great man thank you for the video. Gonna try to make a bumper and tire carrier fir my suburban.

[@LetsGetDirty]

Great build and vlog...I wish I would've watched this before I stumbled down the path of fabricating the swing-outs on my rig. JB

[@carloscastorena7382]

Thanks man gonna be daring and try to make my own bumper on my 95

[@bidbuytomasito]

You do quality work and good job on creating the video.

[@autobotsvsdecepticons9165]

Nice work!

[@jonasdelunas522]

awesome job bro!

[@dwaynepreller2372]

Nice set up bro u should put a patent on that u could make some good money on that .....nice job

[@xinderalexander9056]

Thanks for all the links, helps a lot ! 👍🏻

[@DuanDao]

I like how you kept the stock bumper. I need learn how to weld

[@Phillip___lee]

Give yourself more props . It looks awesome

[@adv_mnd]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@denningmp37]

Impressive

[@threestarsandasling]

Brilliant work man! that rack just looks badass!

[@sushichefmike3533]

It’s beautifully done and designed 👍✌️

[@joebluesvs]

Great custom job very nicely done!

[@driftless1870]

Great video. Thank you for sharing this. You did a great job!

[@tsogtbuyan7022]

Very nice job, I like doing things myself but I don't think i will pull off that thing by myself kkkk. Great job!!!!!

[@CT3164]

Awesome! I was thinking about doing something similar with my liberty. Maybe instead of the two swing gates ill go one big one though. My tail gates a bit different than the 4runner

[@adv_mnd]

I was scared with the leverage with brackets cantilevered off the frame. Since its not tied in to a steel bumper, doing a dual greatly reduced the weight/leverage on those hinges and brackets.

[@gallorody]

Great job!

[@Dabaldgorilla]

Great job this is dope

[@stphnman20]

Awesome Job brother! Saw this in person at the Fuel the Vets event! Very impressed.

[@MichaelMillitello]

DUDE! Awesome. Thank you for sharing your process

[@Alexander_Khlystunov]

Отличная работа! Немного смущает толщина пластин приваренных к раме на которых всё это держится. Мне кажется что лучше было использовать квадратный профиль вместо двух пластин. И в самом конце стоило вывести подсветку на рамку номера.

[@johndiaz7240]

Great work,good ideas, and it looks very good.

[@head0927]

Great video man looks way better than some of the aftermarket rear bumpers in my opinion. Im personally not a fan of the big heavy bulky looking bumpers. Hoping to pick me up a 4runner trail in a couple months : - )

[@yosup84]

Great job! You might of done this already, but since you got a full size spare now, maybe remove the stock spare underneath just to lighten up your rig a little bit. Fantastic build again!

[@adv_mnd]

my goal was to carry 2 full size spares. The spare underneath is a fullsize 33" as well. I have had to cut a trip short due to a sidewall puncture and using my 1 and only spare. It would have been different if it was patchable. My dad always says, "its not the first flat you have to worry about, its the second!"

[@bcb2585]

dude that is awesome! you did a great job.

[@korytisdale4668]

Nice build in all good job. Just missing the finishing touch some license plate lights.

[@jakeb1135]

Props for doing it yourself! 👍🏼

[@stuartpocock2837]

Well done!

[@solohabano]

Did you have a chance to CAD this project? By far this is the best rear swing out setup, DIY project I have seen. I want to do the same for my 14 4Runner.

[@roymohr7599]

Great job thanks for the video

[@rostamr4096]

Nicely done...

[@akwinabrzozowska]

Like your personality. Thanks for sharing.

[@lcatalla7292]

very nice job!

[@2aRJay2]

I like what you did bro you did a good job!!! Where are you located? How much do you charge?

[@nelsoncasamalhuapa1554]

Nice job!

[@xsnowsurfer]

Super cool man!!!

[@TacticalExpedition]

You are a McGuyver! I wish I can build my own but I know I will mess it up...

[@willhikearizona]

Good job!

[@bdogthegreat1]

Cool! Looks great!

[@speedy423]

That's a great job.

[@TheDIDSBIAK]

this is an awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianabston4280]

would really like the cad setup for this!!!

[@_TenaciousD_]

Beautiful job!!

[@rickbravo9792]

Great project - great video...

[@ahmadalbahi3573]

You are awesome. great idea. Thanks a lot.

[@EliyahuYHWH]

Looks GREAT! Nice job :)

[@overlandvoyager2780]

One is only limited by their imagination.

[@wesleyqu8305]

HI I really like the design of your 4runner spare tire bracket, did you make it yourself? I would love to visit and know where to buy the accessories I would also like to copy your method and make one

[@jackbaur18]

Awesome job, turned out great. I need someone to build a tire carrier for my F-150, I have the money if you have the time!

[@ryancasey9185]

This is incredible

[@theangrycamper]

fkn sweet!!!

[@whemmas]

great job! looks awesome!

[@tacticalfirefighter3]

Awesome job!!!