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Originally Posted by captnluke
@ pjpvi
Just ran across this image and it looks much like what I would like to accomplish. Do you have other posts describing the custom swing out for the 1UP carrier?
It looks like an alluminess bumper underneath. Id like to use that bumper but I'm trying to avoid having my bikes sticking out way above the stowed penthouse when traveling.
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Hi CaptnLuke. It is a great swing arm. It has held up well for about 10 years of use. Lots of 4wheeling and washboard roads with bikes on the back. Only problem I ever had with it was cracks through the Any Seven logo they cut into the latching arm. I welded in some reinforcements and has been good since. Also when I changed from Toyo MT to Nitto Ridge Grappler, the spare tire no longer touched the actual swing arm when bolted in place. This put extra stress where the spare actually bolts to the swing arm and started to crack. When I noticed I took out spacers so the spare tightened up against the swing arm, welded the cracks that started and added a little extra bracing and it has been good since.
Yes, it is attached to the stock pivot points of an Aluminess bumper circa 2005.
I assume you went to the link in my post further up. If you need any other specific info let me know. I still have the van although it's in the middle of a sale (just waiting for the rest of the cash) so I can take any specific photos you may want.
Phil