got some more pictures of the bumper on the cruiser. I found a huge hinge at the local steel shop and put it on. The only thing I don't like is it appears to move more than I want it to under pressure on the end when it is swung open. Does anyone have any idea what a 35 inch tire and wheel weighs? I've still got to grind down some of the welds and continue to build.

thanks guys

Donald

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I'd say 90 pounds, My 35 tire weighs 72 lbs according to shipping. It depends on which tire and which wheel. What are you using for a hinge? In the photo it looks like a door hinge. I don't think that type of hinge is going to be strong enough. Most folks use a 1" or so shaft with a bushing or bearing configuration. Trailer spindles are common. I used a 1.5" inch shaft with a custom machined bushing.

My 305/70/16 (about 33x12) SSRs with 16x8 wheels weigh 113 lbs a piece.

that hinge is definitly not going to work, you should do some more homework on other hinge designs. if you are looking for a simple non-bearing hinge, look at bulletproof's swing out carrier and make something similar.

mines pretty simple. the bottom one is a piece of tube w/ the appropriate sized bolt.....the top is a tube, fitting in a tube. way basic, but neither is strong enough alone...gotta have both to work. on mine anyhow.....
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