New 35" Goodyear Dura Tracs and need rear tire carrier advice
12-16-2011 | 08:27 AM
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From: Denver, CO
I ran my 35" for about 3-4 years on the factory carrier with a spacer. I don't know when the welds started to breakout. If you are just driving on road and not experiencing much vibration from the tire, you'll probably be fine for 30 days. If you're worried just pull it off and roll the dice that you won't need it.
I don't know of any quick fixes, but I'm thinking I may try to drill out one or two of the broken welds and run some bolts with big washers to try and hold it all together.
12-17-2011 | 09:05 PM
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From: Macomb, Michigan
All - Thanks for the nice compliments from my jeep and for all the good info you have given me on selecting a rear tire carrier.
I'd like to keep my factory hitch or at least get one that has a hitch so I can tow our duck hunting boat. I also like having some D Rings in the back and keep the 3rd brake light. I konw that isn't possible on most of the aftermarket set ups.
My 35 Good Years are the 3135/70/17. Back spacking is near factory. I have a small rub at the front of the swaybar at full turn lockand in compression. I will probably need to get wheel spacers. That scares me a bit. I did hear from Santa today, that Xenen flat high clearance rock flares will be on his sleigh this year. WIth that and spacers, I should be good to go.
THanks again and keep the suggestions coming into on the rear carriers
Thanks
Todd
I'd like to keep my factory hitch or at least get one that has a hitch so I can tow our duck hunting boat. I also like having some D Rings in the back and keep the 3rd brake light. I konw that isn't possible on most of the aftermarket set ups.
My 35 Good Years are the 3135/70/17. Back spacking is near factory. I have a small rub at the front of the swaybar at full turn lockand in compression. I will probably need to get wheel spacers. That scares me a bit. I did hear from Santa today, that Xenen flat high clearance rock flares will be on his sleigh this year. WIth that and spacers, I should be good to go.
THanks again and keep the suggestions coming into on the rear carriers
Thanks
Todd
12-17-2011 | 09:12 PM
#23
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JK Newbie
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 48
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From: Macomb, Michigan
All - Thanks for the nice compliments from my jeep and for all the good info you have given me on selecting a rear tire carrier.
I'd like to keep my factory hitch or at least get one that has a hitch so I can tow our duck hunting boat. I also like having some D Rings in the back and keep the 3rd brake light. I konw that isn't possible on most of the aftermarket set ups.
My 35 Good Years are the 3135/70/17. Back spacking is near factory. I have a small rub at the front of the swaybar at full turn lockand in compression. I will probably need to get wheel spacers. That scares me a bit. I did hear from Santa today, that Xenen flat high clearance rock flares will be on his sleigh this year. WIth that and spacers, I should be good to go.
THanks again and keep the suggestions coming into on the rear carriers
Thanks
Todd
I'd like to keep my factory hitch or at least get one that has a hitch so I can tow our duck hunting boat. I also like having some D Rings in the back and keep the 3rd brake light. I konw that isn't possible on most of the aftermarket set ups.
My 35 Good Years are the 3135/70/17. Back spacking is near factory. I have a small rub at the front of the swaybar at full turn lockand in compression. I will probably need to get wheel spacers. That scares me a bit. I did hear from Santa today, that Xenen flat high clearance rock flares will be on his sleigh this year. WIth that and spacers, I should be good to go.
THanks again and keep the suggestions coming into on the rear carriers
Thanks
Todd
