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Old 04-17-2012, 07:38 AM
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Installing my tires on Thursday, Nitto Trail 295/70R18, with the spare on a non-jerry OR-Fab tire carrier. Do I need a 3rd light extension? If so, recommendations on which to get? How's install?
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I installed the Teraflex extention on mine. It's adjustable in 1" increments, reuses the OEM light and is a direct mount to the tailgate. Clears the 35 with no problem.

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Old 04-17-2012, 08:26 AM
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Nice. Thanks! Not sure if I'll need it. Hopefully I can ride with it without because I won't be able to get it in before Thursday at this point. Anyone with the OR-Fab know specifically if it will work with our carrier?
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I have the Or-Fab...here's a couple shot with the carrier closed.



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I had the same tires on my JK .....you will need to get the extension and the offset. Mopar makes a kit that rasies the tire up and gives you the extension as well in the kit.
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Disregard my last post......Sorry didn't read the post all the way through......I thought you had the stock bumper... my bad
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I do have a stock bumper. Are you saying it won't fit?
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Afpilot-thanks. Looks like it clears enough for me. As long as it shows a little I'm ok w it
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Originally Posted by NJBlackBetty
Afpilot-thanks. Looks like it clears enough for me. As long as it shows a little I'm ok w it
It can be raised higher, I just didn't want it sticking way up. Clears the tire enough to be visible and legal.
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Thanks guys, I wont be wasting the money on one.



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