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Old 06-16-2012, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by afpilot82

So how much does air weigh exactly??
I fill my tires at 30,000 ft where it's lighter.

If the spare touches the bumper I think you would be worse off. Any bumps would jar the mount potentially cracking welds. It should only touch the mount and the stand offs.
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Old 06-16-2012, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTerminator

So airing down saves how many grams?!?
Originally Posted by AirJordan613

Do my eyes deceive me?
Originally Posted by afpilot82

So how much does air weigh exactly??
Honestly i have no clue i think it would make a difference but i dont know lol and air takes up space so if u have no air in it u can make it fit easier
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Old 06-16-2012, 05:02 PM
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My gate began to warp with the 35's on the bumpy roads and trails. I had to get a carrier.
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Old 06-16-2012, 05:13 PM
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My rear gate warped a bit what is scary is the mount it self started to crack and the studs were all loose. I wasn't for from losing it on the road thats after 1.5 years. Had to haul the tire in the back until I got my tire carrier
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Old 06-16-2012, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by blakes jeep
My rear gate warped a bit what is scary is the mount it self started to crack and the studs were all loose. I wasn't for from losing it on the road thats after 1.5 years. Had to haul the tire in the back until I got my tire carrier
Gorilla glue? Lol
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Old 06-16-2012, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 12 Arctic Unlimited
Actually when you look at the pics...The tire is resting on the bumper...Probably taking away some weight on
the rear tailgate...Thanks for the pics...
Haha just Uhm...alright.
Doesn't rest on the bumper, there is actually the slightest gap between tire and bumper.
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I think what you see is a plastic protector ring thing
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Originally Posted by ealive
Got a 315/70R17 GY Duratrac on mine (wheel is an AEV Pintler). Fits fine, no spacers needed.
I have the Duratrac 325/65/18 and it doesnt fit mine :-(
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Originally Posted by Rich6700
305/70/17 GY duratracs on stock wheels did not fit on my stock carrier.
What wheel you running?
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Now I know why they say to not go higher than 4.5 -4.75 Back Space. I went with 5 and that .25 inch is what is holding me up from using the stock carrier. Im either going to remove the whole thing and keep the rear clean by adding a Vector UFO, or buy the ******* Suspension Spare Tire Relocation Bracket.

I just need it to hold up long enough for me to buy the new bumpers with the tire carrier.
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