XB with spare wheel on the hatch?

gravebox · 08-22-2009, 03:09 PM

I'm looking for pics for an xB that's got the spare tire on the hatch door like some other larger mid sized SUV's. i THINK it was a white one... not sure.

i'd like to see how it was mounted on there without straining the metal too much and where he put his rear license plate after that... and wether or not he had any police issues with not having licence plate lights.

SAKURA · 08-22-2009, 03:52 PM

omg, he is risen......

ill see if im in the area, theres a shop "truck" xb w/spare on his hatch. also theres a "lowrider" type xb w/wheels on hatch and pic of another xb w/wheels on hatch somewhere here on site.

btw, stay awhile......

**ogerdgonz** · 08-22-2009, 04:11 PM

It is usually a requirement for the rear plate to have lights so factor that into your design.

gravebox · 08-22-2009, 11:23 PM

^^yep already planned on it.

lol ya i've risen :P

i've uh... been busy... with a said project that i have mentioned before

yellow_sub · 08-22-2009, 11:48 PM

a guy out there (Loren "midhtnightmare") did this to his. i saw it bout a month ago looked badass. you could pm him about it all

TattooAl · 08-22-2009, 11:56 PM

i was just thinkin bout this today,huh funny! please post pics if any!

yellow_sub · 08-23-2009, 12:05 AM

sorry i didnt take any

macnut · 08-23-2009, 02:34 PM

Hot Rod shops sell license plate frames with lights built in... I bought one for a earlier project i never got around to doing. You guys should chek those out to keep it legal

gravebox · 08-23-2009, 03:20 PM

i was thinking of making a swing arm setup for it so it wouldn't be that much of a strain on the hatch it's self. it would also act as a rear frame support on twisting motions.

PCH · 08-23-2009, 03:49 PM

Check out Spare tire relocation? (1st Gen)

gravebox · 08-24-2009, 05:34 AM

Bah! that's for under the rig. i'm looking about a swing arm setup on the hatch area.

i remember seeing a white xB with a full time spare on the back, didn't have a swing arm it was just bolted to the hatch but you get the idea.

i have a good idea how i'd make the swing arm, i just would like to see that xB before i decide to do it to mine.

hotweelz4me · 08-24-2009, 12:00 PM

I also remember seeing the white, uhh maybe two-toned xB with the spare on the rear. Also if I remember correctly it was rocking 20" or 22" wheels. The pics that no one can now find were of the xB driving on the beach. Regardless, I do not recall seeing any pics that would provide any further information on how they executed their 5th wheel setup.

I think Yakima + basket + full size spare would look great.

yellow_sub · 08-24-2009, 01:24 PM

well i pm'd loren hopefully he'll pop up with some info for you guys

gravebox · 08-24-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotweelz4me

I also remember seeing the white, uhh maybe two-toned xB with the spare on the rear. Also if I remember correctly it was rocking 20" or 22" wheels. The pics that no one can now find were of the xB driving on the beach. Regardless, I do not recall seeing any pics that would provide any further information on how they executed their 5th wheel setup.

I think Yakima + basket + full size spare would look great.

EXACTLY what i'm looking for

as for the spare up on the rack, not my idea of a perfect setup. something about having roughly 40lbs of top weight to me is just a bit off. at the same time, i like how it looks on the back rather than on the top.

dubeexb06 · 08-24-2009, 07:53 PM

This could be interesting! Cannot wait to see this done.

PCH · 08-24-2009, 09:19 PM

So are you looking to mount a temp spare or full size?

ToyBox_02 · 08-24-2009, 09:30 PM

look on youtube theres a white xB thats bagged and has a steelie on the back hatch

Midnightmare · 08-25-2009, 12:32 PM

hay all... ive actually made a hitch and then mde a receiver that holds the spare tire... i was thinking of attaching the spread to the hatch but it would make the door really heavy. ill post some pix when i get home, the only thing i need to work out is making it easier to open the rear hatch quicker :P like have it fold down or something.

gravebox · 08-25-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCH

So are you looking to mount a temp spare or full size?

full size, exactly why i'm planning for a 3 point swing arm setup. bolting points would be just about the passenger side tail light and down just before the start of the bumper. 3rd connecting point would be just above the driver side tail light and the nes licence plate holder would go on the lower left corner of the hatch.

doing this takes the load off the door and puts it on the uni-frame.

PCH · 08-25-2009, 02:47 PM

May want to check out Sidekick and Samurai setup. I think they use swingout fixture.

I was thinking about it few years back and thought that most of the load should be placed on the bumper support. Also the rear tow hook connection could be utilized to cary some of the weight.
IMO though the tire would just look too big for the rear hatch, but may be you can have it built nicely, so good luck!