Smittybilt Oversive Tire Carrier Help!
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Smittybilt Oversive Tire Carrier Help!
I'm running a 35x12.50r15 General Grabber on a d window steel wheel. It's a pretty heavy combination (a little over 100lbs) and have it mounted on the tailgate via the Smittybilt Oversive carrier. While driving on a backroad today I heard a pop and im pretty sure it was the tailgate..Any suggestions on better reinforcing this??
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The Smittybilt is more of a band-aid kind of carrier. Great for holding a bigger spare for on-road use mostly until a more sturdy, and expensive, carrier is bought.
For now, I would highly recommend removing the spare to prevent any, or more, damage. The Teraflex carrier is very popular and a good bang for the buck. I personally run OR-Fab tire carrier that holds my Hi-Lift and two gas cans. There's a lot to buy so shop around and ask questions.
I know it's not your answer you're looking for, but the JK tailgate metal is thin and tack welded: carriers directly bolted to it often rip the sheet metal off and there is no way to reinforce it without spending as much time as effort (or more) as a carrier upgrade.
For now, I would highly recommend removing the spare to prevent any, or more, damage. The Teraflex carrier is very popular and a good bang for the buck. I personally run OR-Fab tire carrier that holds my Hi-Lift and two gas cans. There's a lot to buy so shop around and ask questions.
I know it's not your answer you're looking for, but the JK tailgate metal is thin and tack welded: carriers directly bolted to it often rip the sheet metal off and there is no way to reinforce it without spending as much time as effort (or more) as a carrier upgrade.
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Okay, obviously I would do the whole bumper and tire carrier thing if I had the money to at the moment. I just want to know if there is a better way to reinforce it until the funds are there.