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License Plate Mount Options for Swing-Away Tire Carrier
- Thread starter XpedientJ
- Start date
This is what Im looking at getting
https://secure48.mysecureorder.net/...d=220&osCsid=a2ad4348fabf79ffe4b82a357c95a6ad
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OverlandZJ
NAXJA Member # 101
- Location
- Bristol,PA
I made this for my C4X4 swingaway.
- Location
- La Habra, CA
I got a spare tire mount from Rock Hard. Then put on some Lite 'N Boltz. http://designengineering.com/products.asp?m=sc&cid=5
But the one that red_01_xj posted a link to would be nice and inexpensive.
But the one that red_01_xj posted a link to would be nice and inexpensive.
I used a trailer license plate kit on my C4x4 bumper, and added a clearance light in the middle of the tire carrier for a stop lamp. I also used a 4 wire trailer harness to the swing arm so I've got an easy disconnect in case I have to take the arm off.
IH8RDS
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Hampton, VA
I just drilled four holes to the left of the tire (mine is in the center) for the licence plate into the hatch and put in plastic nut plates. I bought a licence plate light from Walmart and tapped it into the original harness and screwed it into the hatch with self tapping screws. Way low tech but effective.
JoesXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- California
[FONT="]old cargo van from the junk yard for the light and a couple strategically placed holes in the hatch.
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bknudtsen
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Issaquah, WA
Take a front license plate bracket. Make a 90 degree notch in the back and flip it over. Screw it to your swing out arm and use an AEV LED license plate light. Run the wiring along your swing arm and into the rear compartment. Hook it up to the oem wiring and you're good to go.
Starscream
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Columbia, SC
Not to hijack, but what rear bumper is that?
mikereid350
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- sudbury,ontario,canada
i made my own...it cost nothing had the parts around the shop... i made if from a flat bar and a small angle iron to keep it from wobbling.. look at the pic in the link..http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mikereid350/detail?.dir=208f&.dnm=1a3ascd.jpg&.src=ph .i would have just put up the pic but have no idea how..
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
Sorry its not a close-up, but I'm using the AEV license plate bracket w/LED mounted to the body. It was pretty easy to install and the LED is really nice. And I know people will ask so: no they don't make the rear bumper and tire carrier anymore, but yes you should still be able to buy the license plate kit.
bknudtsen
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Issaquah, WA
Starscream918 said:
Durango 4X4. Seems that the price has gone way up since I bought mine.
http://www.durango4x4.com/dgo3500.html
HaleYes
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clay County, IL
I kinda booty-fabbed mine for now, till I come up with something better. LPL is from NAPA and plate is secured via self tapping screws with only the top two holes in the plate.
HTH
Hale
HTH
Hale
Starscream
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Columbia, SC
Take the cheap way out - tire lock wire with a key from Wal-Mart. Wrap the wire through the license plate holes and through your rim. Lock it and viola!
Krazors001
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Canaan, CT
EricsXJ said:Sorry its not a close-up, but I'm using the AEV license plate bracket w/LED mounted to the body. It was pretty easy to install and the LED is really nice. And I know people will ask so: no they don't make the rear bumper and tire carrier anymore, but yes you should still be able to buy the license plate kit.
Actually before the site was under construction I remember that they were going to bring back their bumpers. Hopefully my memory serves me correctly
Starscream
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Columbia, SC
They've been saying that for over a year.Krazors001 said:
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
I spoke to them in person at SEMA and specifically asked them about this since it has been a rumor ever since they sold the original 25 (and only 25)... They said they have no plans to put this bumper back into production.Krazors001 said:
Just make your own. All it has to do is hold less than a pound of metal. I made mine for about 10 bucks and it works great. I've got a wire quick disconnect in case I ever need to remove my swing arm as well. Sorta g-hetto, but its cheap and it rocks. Just use some spare tin or go buy a $3 deck tie and cut it up.
