awesomo

Does everyone who has this tire carrier installed, have a gap between the landing block and the tub/body of the jeep?

Sharkey

It's been a while since I helped my brother install his...but I think he did have a gap there as well.

NVRDUN

I have this on order and have read as much as i can about it. From what i understand the gap is supposed to be there.

sdr0303

It's not uncommon at all to have a 1/8" to 1/4" gap. I actually machined my spacer down slightly to get rid on mine but I've seen about 5 other JK's with the gap.

- Steve

CCGRUNT0331

Just ordered mine, overall is everyone that has it satisfied?

awesomo

It seems the gap might allow water in during the rain...I'm worried about long term rust or other problems.

Sharkey

On my brother's we sealed the large hole up with black silicone around the riser/spacer.

CCGRUNT0331

Ya if mine has a noticable gap (probably) ill pick up some black silicone or rtv, maybe a rubber washer tightened down...

mdslngr

Looking at ordering soon just can't decide on the standard or rotopax version

sdr0303

The gap is easily sealed with some RTV type silicon. I used black since my JK is black. The small gap is necessary to some extent because the rear corner body panel has an angle to it and the gap is created on one side as a result. I turned mine down about 1/8" because I felt it was a sticking out a little to far but I still have about a 1/8" gap on one side of the black and a 1/16" gap on the other.

I have the Rotopax version and love it. It's the perfect place to store some gas/water/etc..

- Steve