Latch handle is 3-5/8" by 11". A Tire Carrier Latch Assembly is included with the purchase of a swing out tire carrier, this listing is for those wanting a latch to build their own tire carrier. This great new latch is much different from your typical De-Sta-Co style clamp latch. Pictures would be great also. It's going to have a rear tire swing-away carrier. In addition to the spring catch holding the latch closed it also latches open to keep the latch from swinging down, hitting and scratching the paint on your bumper.
SKU: 1180Regular price $64. I've been looking for these at a fair price for a long time and here they finally are, tested and true! Swing Out Tire Carrier Latch. Can any of you with a system like this give me any advice on what type of latch to get or fabricate? The hinge part I have figured out........ The arm length is adjustable and the handle has a vinyl cover. 15" lower than the standard kit). I need a latch that will be secure, not allow the carrier to jiggle and bang due to sloppy function. Second the latch is securely held closed by both a built in friction catch and spring loaded catch pins. Part Number: OPR2125.
When you use a swingout you must have a rest for the end or you will have an inevitable stress fracture. Any latch order with unverified proof of UltraSwing purchase will be canceled and refunded. First of the latch is very easy to close, simply close your tire carrier, rotate the latch handle into the closed position and that's it. 15" above the bottom of the fixed latch plate. Approximate dimensions are: Fixed latch mounted to Tire Carrier tube accepts up to 2x2 square tube with over all dimensions of 3-1/4" by 2-1/2". The one thing I'm still have questions on is the latch for the swing out arm. I like Irbis's design, but I dont know too much about it. Never stop improving. Ships bare steel, ready to paint with the coating and color of your choice. JK Lower control arms.
I'm getting ready to build my rear bumper with tire carrier for my 97 4runner. We see a lot of people building their bumpers the wrong way. It has to be easy to use, as I will be in and out of the rear TT door many times a day, and I don't want to be screwing around with a "T" screw of sorts.......... Also......... In the latched/ locked position the red handle must be 90 degrees from the ubolt as pictured or else it will not hold shut. The new latch is now shipping on all UltraSwing orders. Rear Bumper Tire Carrier Latch Thursday, Nov 19, 2015, 10:11 PM Time to fab a rear bumper. No more fumbling around with a floppy latch bar. When following from behind you should not see any movement at all, if it moves it isn't resting on the pad or the clamp is not tight enough. I'll use this one; Its the latch mechanism that I am needing info about.