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Old 10-22-2009, 10:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Swing Down Spare Tire Rack

Just Completed my swing down spare tire rack.
Fits on my 2" hitch.
Will be getting it powder coated next week.
Swing down feature allows rear hatch access.
A Smart witout a hitch isn't smart.










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Old 10-22-2009, 11:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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What is the clearance between the bottom of the tire and the road when it is in its up most position? Hard to see in the photo.

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Old 10-22-2009, 11:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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ExoniJay, like what you did. Continental kit for a Smart car.

I saw this other set up too, where it will tilt down, so you can open the tail gate. This is a $99 Curt tire rack mount, that was modified.


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Old 10-23-2009, 12:43 AM   #4 (permalink)
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What is the clearance between the bottom of the tire and the road when it is in its up most position? Hard to see in the photo.
I made the spare tire road clearance the same as the plastic valance of the Smart which is about 9 inches. One could make it higher but I felt no need to be higher. Higher also would start to interfere with viewing the licence plate.

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Old 10-23-2009, 05:22 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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Have you got detailed plans?

Looks really great.

Have you got detailed plans, I am sure other folks (like me) would like to try this?

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Old 10-23-2009, 06:43 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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ExonicJay, thanks. Looks great.

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Old 10-23-2009, 08:19 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Sweet. Good Idea

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Old 10-23-2009, 10:33 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Looks really great.

Have you got detailed plans, I am sure other folks (like me) would like to try this?

I have sketches of the Swing-Down Spare Tire Rack and parts list.
However, a few of my Smart Car buddies have expressed interest it making a bunch of these.

I'll keep you informed.

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Old 10-26-2009, 12:15 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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That's neat! Not seen one of those before. Good work.

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Old 10-30-2009, 12:04 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Photos after power coating

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