If you get something like that, all I can say is be critical of the hinge. I have a custom rear bumper with a Rockstomper hinge that's actually a trailer axle. No less than 2 people on various forums (one Taco and one 3rd gen 4Runner) have had their Rockstomper hinge fatigue and the spindle break off, allowing the spare tire to literally drop off the truck. I recently noticed that one of the tapered bearing races was cracked inside my hinge and I had noticed it had more vibration lately. I really don't care for the high likelihood and liability of mine falling off sometime in the future. My spindle didn't break off, but I've retired the use of my spare tire rack until I can figure out a better hinge, most likely with a double shear design.


Jeff
2000 4Runner SR5, supercharger, rear e-locker, ARB front locker, 285/75R16 MT/R's, custom bumpers & skids
2007 Tacoma double cab 4x4 - stock