Tacoma Pro Series II Tire Carrier vs Swingout: Which to Choose

Two Add-Ons, One Bumper System

If you already have a Body Armor 4x4 Pro Series II rear bumper on your Tacoma or 4Runner, you have two ways to carry a spare tire: the Pro Series II Tire Carrier (part number TY-2966) and the Driver Side Swingout (part number TC-2966DS). They are not interchangeable; each serves a different role and has different compatibility requirements. This comparison explains the supported facts and limitations so you can decide which fits your setup.

Tire Carrier vs Swingout: Key Differences

Both products mount to the Pro Series II Swing Out, but they target different needs. The Tire Carrier is a dedicated spare tire mount that includes a license plate holder and rear camera relocation bracket. The Driver Side Swingout is a multi-purpose platform that can carry a spare tire, jerry cans, tread boards, Rotopax, or a Hi-Lift jack, and it includes a built-in foldable table.

• Primary purpose: Tire Carrier: dedicated spare tire mount with license plate and camera relocation. Driver Side Swingout: adaptable storage platform for various gear.
• Weight capacity: Tire Carrier: holds up to 130 lbs or a 35" wheel/tire. Driver Side Swingout: rated up to 130 lbs.
• Compatibility: Tire Carrier: ONLY for Pro Series II Swing Out part numbers TC-2966DS / TC-2966PS (16-23 Tacoma) and TC-2967DS / TC-2967PS (24-26 Tacoma, coming soon) and TR-2965DS / TR-2965PS (10-24 4Runner). Driver Side Swingout: requires Pro Series II Rear Bumper (TC-2966) and fits 16-23 Tacoma.
• Installation: Both are no-drill bolt-on installations. Tire Carrier includes a wiring harness for the camera relocation. Swingout includes a foldable table and pre-drilled holes for mounting accessories.
• What's included: Tire Carrier: bracket, license plate holder, rear camera relocation bracket, wiring harness. Driver Side Swingout: swingout arm with table, compression latch, locking pin, serviceable bearings.

Product Facts at a Glance

• 2016-2026 TOYOTA TACOMA/2010-2024 4RUNNER PRO SERIES II TIRE CARRIER W/LICENSE PLATE HOLDER: 2016-2026 Toyota Tacoma / 2010-2024 4Runner Pro Series II Tire Carrier w/ License Plate Holder. Holds up to 130 lbs or 35" wheel/tire. No drilling required. Heavy gauge steel with 2-stage textured black powder coat. 3-year finish / limited lifetime warranty. Only for Pro Series II Swing Out part numbers TC-2966DS / TC-2966PS / TC-2967DS / TC-2967PS / TR-2965DS / TR-2965PS. Confirms the Tire Carrier is a dedicated spare mount with specific compatibility—only works with the Pro Series II Swing Out, not standalone.

  

• 2016-2023 TOYOTA TACOMA PRO SERIES II DRIVER SIDE SWINGOUT: 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Pro Series II Driver Side Swingout. Adaptable storage for spare tire, jerry cans, tread boards, Rotopax, Hi-Lift jack, etc. Built-in foldable table, pre-drilled holes, compression latch with locking pin, serviceable bearings. Rated up to 130 lbs. Requires Pro Series II Rear Bumper (TC-2966) for install. Shows the Swingout is a multi-purpose platform, not just a tire carrier, but requires the Pro Series II bumper and does not include a license plate or camera relocation.

  

What the Evidence Does Not Cover

The supplied information does not confirm whether the Driver Side Swingout can accept the Tire Carrier as an add-on accessory. The Tire Carrier listing states it is "ONLY FOR PRO SERIES II SWING OUT" but does not list the Driver Side Swingout by name. If you want both a swingout platform and a dedicated tire carrier, you may need to check with Body Armor 4x4 directly or look for a passenger side swingout (TC-2966PS) that could pair with the driver side unit. Also, the Tire Carrier's fitment for 24-26 Tacoma is listed as "coming soon," so availability may be limited.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose the Tire Carrier if your primary need is a clean, dedicated spare tire mount with integrated license plate and camera relocation, and you already have a Pro Series II Swing Out. Choose the Driver Side Swingout if you want a versatile platform for multiple gear types and value the foldable table, but note it requires the Pro Series II Rear Bumper and does not include a license plate holder or camera relocation. If you need both a spare tire mount and a swingout platform, consider pairing the Driver Side Swingout with a Passenger Side Swingout (TC-2966PS) or contacting Body Armor 4x4 for compatibility advice.