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Teraflex Tire Carrier?

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Old 10-21-2012, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hypeiv
I think the HD carrier comes with a third tail light relocation bracket
It does, It mounts inside the tire after you put it on. Not sure of the thought process here?? Thats why I purchased and modified their third brake light bracket to fit it. Click image for larger version Name: teraflex spare.jpg Views: 751 Size: 59.6 KB ID: 380675
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Old 10-21-2012, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sjm01
It does, It mounts inside the tire after you put it on. Not sure of the thought process here?? Thats why I purchased and modified their third brake light bracket to fit it. Attachment 380675
I'm thinking they wanted to use is as a plate relocate also. Here's what I did.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...ocated-249448/
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Originally Posted by sjm01

It does, It mounts inside the tire after you put it on. Not sure of the thought process here?? Thats why I purchased and modified their third brake light bracket to fit it. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=380675"/>
Yeah it takes avout 30 seconds to take off if you need the flat. I just carry a 9/16ths wrench with me all of the time just incase.
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Old 10-21-2012, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nvertflyer
you could also use the smitty stock spare tire relocation bracket or a wheel spacer...both these solutions will work..
Actually, my thoughts are the fact that the tire rests on the rear bumper is a good thing. It takes some of the weight off of the OEM carrier plus it does not allow any flexing of the door skin while the vehicle is in motion, which if I am correct, is the cause of the tailgate failures.

My only concern is the opening and closing of the tailgate and how that may affect the door skin in the long run.

Am I wrong?

Thanks for the advice so far.
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Old 10-21-2012, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Julius
Actually, my thoughts are the fact that the tire rests on the rear bumper is a good thing. It takes some of the weight off of the OEM carrier plus it does not allow any flexing of the door skin while the vehicle is in motion, which if I am correct, is the cause of the tailgate failures.

My only concern is the opening and closing of the tailgate and how that may affect the door skin in the long run.

Am I wrong?

Thanks for the advice so far.
like i said..i have ran the the dusy ershim,hammers and a crapload of other trails with a 37 and hi lift hanging off of it all in the past few months....do you plan to subject yours to that kind of abuse...also,the carrier doesn't add but relieves stress from the door skins.
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Old 10-21-2012, 03:26 PM
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I am curious, does anyone know what type of goodies are in the works for the hinged carrier? I see there are a few threaded holes on mine. Hopefully a gas can mount
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Originally Posted by skibovr6
I am curious, does anyone know what type of goodies are in the works for the hinged carrier? I see there are a few threaded holes on mine. Hopefully a gas can mount
cb mount, rotopax mount, and.....
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Any word on a release date? The cb mount is driving me crazy
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Originally Posted by skibovr6
Any word on a release date? The cb mount is driving me crazy
what he said! my old teraflex antenna mount is in the metal scrap bin after installing the new HD tire carrier.
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Originally Posted by sjm01
It does, It mounts inside the tire after you put it on. Not sure of the thought process here?? Thats why I purchased and modified their third brake light bracket to fit it. Attachment 380675
I use the AEV CHMSL Rear Light and it works great with this setup and opens up the window for visibility above the tire.
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