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Looking for install pics of the DIY Hinge and Latch kits

Discussion in '4x Innovations' started by LunaticConcepts, Sep 15, 2016.

  1. Sep 15, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    LunaticConcepts

    LunaticConcepts [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just got my Tire Carrier Hinge kit and Latch kit in the mail and gonna start building next week most likely.

    Just looking for some install pics, mainly of the latch assembly..

    Thanks!
     
  2. Oct 17, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    traxman25

    traxman25 4x Innovations Vendor

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    Thank you for your order. Sorry I didn't see this post before today. I don't get to log on here much currently. There is an install guide for the tire carriers which has some instructions and photos of how the hinge and latch assembly is assembled and operated.
     
  3. Oct 18, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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    We figured it out. All done now!

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  4. Oct 18, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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    traxman25

    traxman25 4x Innovations Vendor

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    Looks good.
     
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  5. May 10, 2017 at 6:09 PM
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    If you don't mine, what size square tube is the 4xinnovations latch attached too? Thank you
     
  6. May 11, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    traxman25

    traxman25 4x Innovations Vendor

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    We use a 2" square tube.
     
  7. Aug 20, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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    Has anyone installed this on a 3rd gen bumper?

    I noticed 4X Innovations doesn't have a 3rd Gen HC bumper. I really like the hinge and latch design but need HC for my 3rd gen, any plans to develop a 3rd Gen HC in the near future? If not any recommendations on a different vendor's HC bumper that this system would work well with?
     
  8. Aug 20, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    traxman25 4x Innovations Vendor

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    There are a lot of these hinges out there being used on all kinds of other bumpers and custom applications. With that said, we will be offering a 3rd Gen Tacoma HC rear in the future.
     
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    Great, I'd love to be one of the first to bolt one up. I was rear ended recently and would like to get a new HC on there fairly soon if that works with your timetable
     
  10. Aug 20, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    It'll be a while until our HC rear is ready unless we get a different truck to use for it.
     
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    Well if there’s anyway I can help with my truck from San Diego I would
     
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    Came in to the sub-forum to say thanks for the nice work and VERY quick shipping. I bought a DIY hinge and you got it shipped the next morning.

    Poking through I was gonna ask this very question. Looked like 2x2 square tubing should work well and this confirms.

    Thanks a ton, Adam!
     
  13. Oct 15, 2020 at 10:01 AM
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    Thank you for your order! We do our best to keep them in stock.

    Let us know how it turns out.
     
  14. Oct 15, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    Just finished my H/C Rear bumper (aka the Drunken Bumper) and used the 4xInnovations Hinge and Latch.

    I did quite a few modifications to it, but I still think it is the best DIY option out there! The biggest consideration was making sure everything was recessed and protected; I didn't want the hinge and latch hanging off the bumper and at-risk of getting damaged, so I spent a great deal of time to make "pockets" for everything to stay safe.
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    Don’t mind my rust spots where I need to go back and do some cleanup :rolleyes:

    First two shots are pulled open to 90 degrees from bumper, third is pulled open fully to the second detent position. Being a moron like I am, when I first welded the spring pin in place I had it fully open at 90 instead of the second detent, which pulls it away from the truck. Don’t make that mistake lol.

    The next 3 images are of the release handle. This was the cause of an entire change on the build for me, but it wasn’t 4x’s fault. I had intended for the whole swingout to be level with the flat of the bumper, but the Pelfreybilt bumpers upper portions are almost perfectly in line with the tailgate where it drops down, so I had to drop the round bar portion that the handle latches around. I also had to mill this in a way that the left side was half cut away to flush with the bumper, the right side was cut to drop it lower, and the top was cut to allow the bumper to drop without hitting it. All while leaving enough meat for the the handle to latch. Also had to trim down the handle where it wraps around the round bar to where it would lock in place.

    That’s a lot to basically say I had to custom fit this to make it work. I somewhat shot myself in the foot using 2x3 tube, the plate that the latching handle locks to and holds the spring pin seems to be made for 2x2 tube. The hinge end is relatively straight forward. This was another area where I had to custom fit for sure though, as the area where I attached it to the Pelfreybilt was on a negative angle, so I had to weld in some reinforcement to position it more vertical. The rust on the stainless steel glide plate is cause I’m dumb and welded with it attached :facepalm:.
    The only other thing I got from 4x was the tire mounting plate. It comes with a nice gusset to weld between the tube you attach it to and the main swingout, but doesn’t come with studs so account for that.

    As far as other build notes, I made the tire placement to line up with the right edge of the tailgate and the bottom edge of the swingout to not block the tail lights or lose clearance with the bumper. Make sure to only tack the spring loaded pins, then remove the plastic handle before fully welding it!!! Don’t ask me how I know :rolleyes:. Also, make sure there’s clearance to allow it to be removed/installed as it has wrench flats.

    Other than the custom fab required, which is probably going to be present in anything like this, I thought the 4x Innovations kits were great.
     
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