My Build Thread (year+) on 71 Jimmy 4x4

[RckyMntnKng]

Used a chunk of female hitch carrier tube, and cut it into the vertical support of the swing door. Set up tire carrier plate and male tube to attach interior or exterior of the rig.

As heavy as these tires are - decided I needed a basket to hold the tire up for loading/unloading essentially. You basically sit the tire in the basket and slide out the carrier plate and bolt it to the rim. Ended up working perfect - and with the addition of some turnbuckles and metal cable supports, the tire basket and hitch slide portion gets zero rattle after 2 trips into the Mtns with her.

The base plate is also supported by the rear bumper and frame rails. 2 kickers run between the bumper and body, attaching to 4 tabs and clevis pins. The top supports on the swing away have slip tube mounts for during removal of entire setup.