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96 - 02 TOYOTA
B
4RUNNER REAR B
BUMPER TIRE CARRIER
SWINGOUT DIY KIT
INSTRUCTIONS

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DISCLAIMER
• This is a weld together / Do It Yourself (DIY) kit. You should have the correct
tools and basic metal fabrication knowledge and skills before attempting
to assemble this bumper. You are responsible for the weld quality and
durability of finish you apply to the bumper. True North Fabrications LLC, or
any affiliated companies, are not responsible for any injuries or damage
B that may occur during the assembly process of this Bumper. B
• Once welded or modified in any way the parts are not eligible to be
returned. No exceptions.
• All the parts are shipped as uncoated raw steel. There may be small
imperfections on the surfaces of the parts such as burred edges, small
areas of surface rust, or shallow scratches caused during the
manufacturing and shipping processes.
• This swingout tire carrier was designed specifically for our 1996 to 2002
Toyota 4runner rear bumper. There is no guarantee in fitment on any other
company’s bumper.
• Although bent parts require a fraction of the welding/grinding compared
to just flat parts the bends can occasionally be off by a few degrees.
Making good use of flat surfaces and clamps while welding will help
correct any issues with slightly off bent parts.

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INFO ABOUT THE TIRE CARRIER

• Max recommended tire size is 35".
• Wheel bolt pattern is 6x5.5 with M12x1.50 studs. Lug nuts not included.
• License plate will need to be relocated.
B • The square tubing connecting the wheel mounting plate to the swingout is
B
cut oversized and is adjustable. So depending on your wheel offset you
can cut it to the length you need. It can also be angled to your preferred
position.
• Materials: The hinge brackets, wheel mounting plate, and swingout wheel
support plate & braces are 1/4" hrpo steel. The latch bracket and logo
brace are 3/16" hrpo steel. Round tubing is 1.75" OD x 11 gauge ERW.
Square tubing is 2.5x2.5x3/16.
• Hinge is a dual shear design. Main pin is a 3/4" alloy steel shoulder bolt
(stronger than grade 8). Uses oil embedded high load flanged sleeve
bushings. Outer tube that the swingout welds too is 1.75" OD x 3/8" wall
DOM tubing. Mounts to the bumper using six 1/2" alloy steel bolts or can be
welded.
• Latch has a 2000 lb holding capacity and safety lock.
• T-handle spring plunger offers added security and locks swingout in the
closed position. Also locks swingout when opened to 100°.
• Weight including latch, hinge, and all hardware is around 40 lbs.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED 23 6

14
4

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26
B B

1 17

7 5

15 13 9 11
3

16

2
20 8
12 24

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21

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• METAL FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.
• FLAT SURFACE TO WELD ON.
• NECESSARY SAFETY GEAR.
• SOMEWHAT DECENT WELDER (RUNS ON 220V).
• ANGLE GRINDER WITH CUTOFF WHEELS AND ABRASIVE FLAP DISCS.
• ANGLE GAUGE.
B • TAPE MEASURE. B
• C-CLAMPS.
• TOOLS.
• DRILL AND DRILL BITS.

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN WELDING

• Clean parts + clean MIG gun = clean welds. Prep the parts and
welding equipment.
• If parts aren't aligning perfectly use clamps to force parts into desired
position or clamp, tack, and repeat.
• Be aware of heat warpage! Excessive heat while welding will cause
the metal to warp and throw dimensions off. It is good practice to use
more than just the number of tacks required to hold the part in place.
Then when welding don’t do a large seam in one pass. Do a couple
inches of weld then move on to a different part while that area cools.
Repeat process until finished welding. Having the part clamped down
in multiple places will drastically reduce the chances of
warpage/distortion.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 1

1. Prep parts for assembly.

• Grind off any holding tabs left from laser cutting.

B • Clean any surface rust and/or oils off edges of parts that are B
getting welded.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 2

1. Drill out pilot holes on the passenger side mounting surface of the
bumper.

B 2. Start with small bit and work your way up to a 1/2" bit. A B
3. Deburr inner and outer edges of the holes after drilling.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 3

1. Take item #3 and the 1/2-13 bolts and hex nuts. Align as shown and
tighten down.

B 2. Weld the hex nuts to the inside surface of the bumper. Be carful not B B
to accidentally weld the bolt.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 4

1. Take items #1 and #2 and align them as shown to item #3.

2. Check dimensions.

B 3. Tack weld the three parts together. B

4. Recheck dimensions.

D
90
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4.4375

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FABRICATION STEPS - 5

1. Take item #13 and #7 and align them as shown.

2. #7 Should be flush with the top surface of #13.

B 3. Weld in marked areas. Don't weld near the holes for the plunger pin. B

Weld
Weld

Weld

Surfaces should be flush.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 6

1. Take the flanged bearings and install them into the DOM tubing,

B B

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FABRICATION STEPS - 7

1. Take the DOM tube with flange bearings, 3/4" shoulder bolt, 3/4" ID
E
washer, and the 5/8-11 locknut and install them as shown.

B B

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FABRICATION STEPS - 8

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1. Take the T-handle plunger and center it over the hole on the top of
the hinge bracket.

2. Tack weld into place.

B B

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FABRICATION STEPS - 9

1. Take item #8 and the 5/16-18 bolts and hex nuts and align as shown
then tighten town.

2. Weld the nuts to the inside surface of the bracket. Be carful not to
B weld the bolts. B
3. Remove the bolts.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 10

1. Take item #10 and align as shown.

2. Tack into place.

B 3. Weld along outer and bottom edges. B

Weld

0.25 0.25

Weld

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FABRICATION STEPS - 11
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1. Take item #12 and the welded bracket and align them as shown.

2. Take either the include plastic strip or something else that is 1/8" thick
and set it between the bracket and the deck of the bumper.
B B
3. Check dimensions.

4. Tack the horizontal tube, bracket, and DOM tube together.

5. Recheck dimensions.

°
90

0.28
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FABRICATION STEPS - 12

1. Using the 5/16-18 bolts, attach the latch to the bracket. H

2. With the latch closed align the hook as shown so it is on the angled
surface of the bumper.
B B
3. Mark the hole locations on the hook.

4. Drill out the holes and deburr.

5. Install the other 5/16-18 bolts and hex nuts.

6. If you want you can then weld the hex nuts on the inside surface of
the bumper.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 13

1. Take items #11 and #4 and align them as shown.

2. Tack into place. (Use large tacks on the backside).

B B

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FABRICATION STEPS - 14

1. Take both of item #5 and align them as shown.

2. They should be flush with the sides of the square cutout and touching
the top of the tubing.
B B
3. Tack into place.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 15

1. Take the hoop with plate and logo plate and align them as shown.

2. Make sure the hoop is angled 100 from the top surfaces/deck of the
bumper.
B B
3. Tack into place.

0°
10

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FABRICATION STEPS - 16

1. Take item #6 and the three M12x1.5 bolts and align them as shown.

2. Weld the heads of the bolts to the surface of the plate.

B B

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FABRICATION STEPS - 17

1. Take item #14 and align as shown.

2. Tack weld.

B B

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FABRICATION STEPS - 18

1. Take the assembly from the last step and install it onto your spare
wheel and tire.

2. The bumper should be installed on the 4runner with the hatch closed.
B B
3. USING TWO PEOPLE lift the wheel with the mounting plate assembly
and fit it into the square cutout on the hoop plate.

4. Move/angle the wheel into your desired position.

5. Make sure to give enough clearance to access the latch handle.

6. Depending on clearance between the end of the square tube and

the back of the hatch you will possibly need to mark and cut off
some material from the tube.

7. Once you have everything aligned tack the tube to the hoop plate
and the back side supports.

8. Remove the wheel.

9. Take all the swingout components off the bumper.

10. Remove latch, bearings, and other hardware from swingout

assemblies.

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FABRICATION STEPS - 19

1. Weld the inside edges of the hinge bracket.

2. Weld over the tab on the top and bottom surfaces. Don't weld the
back side of the bracket.
B Weld
B
3. Weld all around the barrel for the plunger pin where it meets the top
surface of the bracket.
Weld all around
4. Double check dimensions.

Weld

Weld
90
°
4.4375

° Weld
90
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FABRICATION STEPS - 20
Weld all
around
Weld all around
1. Weld as shown. back side

2X Weld
B B
8X Weld
Intermittent/stitch Weld all edges of
weld edges tube contacting
sheetmetal

Weld inside edges

around tube

Weld all
around

Weld all
around

Weld outside
facing edges

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FABRICATION STEPS - 21

1. Take the plastic strip and either A) Cut it into two pieces and put
a piece on the flat and vertical faces below the latch bracket
or B) Take a heat gun/torch and carefully heat up the plastic
and bend it over the bumper.
B I B
2. Reinstall other components.

3. Enjoy!

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RETURNS

• Products purchased from True North Fabrications LLC can

be returned within 30 days of the original shipping date. All
returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee and buyer will
pay return shipping unless otherwise discussed prior to
return. Any original shipping charges will not be refunded.
B We will not accept any returns of custom parts or parts that B
have already been welded, painted, or modified in any
way.

• If you purchased one of our products through a different

company please contact them to inquire about returns.

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