Is this normal for tire carriers?
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Is this normal for tire carriers?
I just installed my Body Armor rear bumper and matching tire carrier, checked for swing, made sure everything was installed right, torqued down to the required specs and etc. But after the (god-darn) heavy tire went on, I noticed the carrier swing arm droops enough that when I stow it I have to physically lift it over the bumper lip. I didn't have to do this with the tire off or when the carrier was newly installed.
Also I noticed that since the tire bump stops are now used to shim the carrier now, there is constant pressure against the tailgate, the latch on the tailgate isn't working quite right anymore. The tailgate still locks but it seems "loose" in locked position - like it can jerk back and forth a little when I tug on it.
This is my first tire carrier so I just wanted a sanity check on whether this is normal or not? Did I do something wrong?
Also I noticed that since the tire bump stops are now used to shim the carrier now, there is constant pressure against the tailgate, the latch on the tailgate isn't working quite right anymore. The tailgate still locks but it seems "loose" in locked position - like it can jerk back and forth a little when I tug on it.
This is my first tire carrier so I just wanted a sanity check on whether this is normal or not? Did I do something wrong?
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Originally Posted by MarbleheadGuy
Whaddya mount back there, a 35? If so, that's your problem right there - too heavy for the stock carrier.
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I don't have a tire carrier, but from what you described, I would try to loosen the bolts on the bumper and try to compensate for the droop the tire weight added and then retorque it. I'm not sure if that is possible, but just a thought.
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The tire carrier should not sag and you should not have to lift it up to close the tailgate. Getting these adjusted just right can be tricky. I would call the manufacturer and have them walk you thru adjusting it to fit correctly.
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Originally Posted by ChryslerChris
I just installed my Body Armor rear bumper and matching tire carrier, checked for swing, made sure everything was installed right, torqued down to the required specs and etc. But after the (god-darn) heavy tire went on, I noticed the carrier swing arm droops enough that when I stow it I have to physically lift it over the bumper lip. I didn't have to do this with the tire off or when the carrier was newly installed.
Also I noticed that since the tire bump stops are now used to shim the carrier now, there is constant pressure against the tailgate, the latch on the tailgate isn't working quite right anymore. The tailgate still locks but it seems "loose" in locked position - like it can jerk back and forth a little when I tug on it.
This is my first tire carrier so I just wanted a sanity check on whether this is normal or not? Did I do something wrong?
Also I noticed that since the tire bump stops are now used to shim the carrier now, there is constant pressure against the tailgate, the latch on the tailgate isn't working quite right anymore. The tailgate still locks but it seems "loose" in locked position - like it can jerk back and forth a little when I tug on it.
This is my first tire carrier so I just wanted a sanity check on whether this is normal or not? Did I do something wrong?
The post on the swing out is carrying all the load in the open position, its going to drop down a bit.
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I know the instructions suck @$$ though. Aftermarket companies generally wing their instructions and it's annoying (and fairly useless).