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Old 02-22-2013, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jkfsu
Besides the cost difference what would you guys suggest? I love the bumper/tire carrier combo but at 200lbs I don't want my springs to sag and have to add another spacer (running 2.5 inch rc spacer lift, stock lift) will it even sag? I like how the TF hinge keeps things light. I'll be carrying a 35 nitto which is fairly heavy!
Have you looked into the OR FAB tire carrier? It only adds 65lbs and includes Rotopax cans and will easily hold a 37" tire. It is around the same cost as the teraflex! And it attaches to the body.

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Old 02-22-2013, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bob-o
I have the TF hinge with stock tire carrier holding my Moab wheel and a 37" BFG km2. No evo d-rings yet but I do have the receiver hitch d-ring

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Old 02-22-2013, 08:04 AM
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:21 AM
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Just wait till the tire and rim cause the metal in the tailgate at the mount area to start flexing and bending sounding like a empty coke can that you bend back and forth. Putting an over sized spare on the mount will do it, just takes time. We see it in the clubs here after about 1-2 years then its toast. Best to just get the spare of the tail gate.
Old 02-22-2013, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Danny4652
^^ I think he's referring to this. Teraflex tire carrier and EVO D Rings.

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Originally Posted by Scrambler84
Just wait till the tire and rim cause the metal in the tailgate at the mount area to start flexing and bending sounding like a empty coke can that you bend back and forth. Putting an over sized spare on the mount will do it, just takes time. We see it in the clubs here after about 1-2 years then its toast. Best to just get the spare of the tail gate.
That's the whole purpose of the design of the Tera Flex Tire Carrier. Have you personally seen this up close. I have been running mine for over 7 months now with a HEAVY ass 35x12.50x17 Toyo M/T and have absolutely no doubts about putting a 37 on there this summer.....this is Crazy strong and solid.....my buddies have everything from Wurx carrier, AEV carriers, LOD, Smitty built etc. and by far mine is the lightest and quietest carrier around. Combine that with something like the Aluminum GenRight rear bumper or simply EVO D Ring mounts FTW!
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thanks guys i think I'm going to go with the TF carrier. I also can purchase them new at 400$ shipped
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I'm very satisfied using TF's hinge with a seperate steel rear bumper. I too wanted to keep it light, but also allowed me to mount tools on the inside of my gate. Now I'm looking forward to when my rotopax and Tf hinge mount show up.
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Originally Posted by bob-o
I have the TF hinge with stock tire carrier holding my Moab wheel and a 37" BFG km2. No evo d-rings yet but I do have the receiver hitch d-ring

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Isn't that tire too wide for the stock rims?
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Originally Posted by Grand Umpah

Isn't that tire too wide for the stock rims?
Technically yes it too wide, but its been working out fine for me so far. The wider tire on the narrow wheel helps keep the bead from popping when airing down between 10-12 psi. Some people call it the "poor man's beadlock" lol. I'm saving up for some TrailReady beadlocks and I didn't want to waste my money on regular wheels that are wider than stock but non-beadlock. I plan to do it once, do it right.

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