Teraflex Tire Carrier?
02-25-2013, 12:10 PM
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TeraFlex Hinged Carrier install write-up
I'll have a write-up of the installation of my TeraFlex Hinged Carrier posted later today. I think it's a very good idea to watch the video before starting the install. My write-up (which we improved while sm_rubi installed his carrier) has a few pointers and tips for the at-home mechanic.
02-25-2013, 12:48 PM
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I'll have a write-up of the installation of my TeraFlex Hinged Carrier posted later today. I think it's a very good idea to watch the video before starting the install. My write-up (which we improved while sm_rubi installed his carrier) has a few pointers and tips for the at-home mechanic.
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02-25-2013, 12:53 PM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...nstall-265635/
02-25-2013, 02:44 PM
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Anyone just running the carrier without the hinge package? I am on a budget and I'm trying to run my 35" spare safely without having to worry about it falling off and killing someone at 75mph
If you are how is it holding up?
If you are how is it holding up?
02-25-2013, 02:47 PM
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By itself I don't think the carrier adds much other then height adjust-ability but I could be wrong
02-25-2013, 02:57 PM
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Yep! The hinge itself is what strengthens things, not the tire carrier from what I've been reading...you'll end up tearing/bending the tailgate without the hinge to support the additional weight of the tire/wheel
02-25-2013, 08:56 PM
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I have 35's on my Wrangler. Have had the tire on stock mount for 2-3 months. Now sounds like my tailgate is going to fall off. Immediately removed the tire once I read this thread! I am going to order the Teraflex mount. Any auto place mounting tires of this size on the factory mount should warn the customer that there is a potential of damaging the tailgate hinges with the added weight. I would have bought this at that time. Can't wait to get my tire back outside my Jeep! I have the extension on the mount to allow the 35 to fit on factory mount. Will I need to use this with the new mount? Any feedback or photos on the third brake light position?
Not the best pictures, but my jeep has the stock carrier and an adapter with the terraflex hinge.
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02-26-2013, 08:13 AM
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Teraflex HD carrier with 315/70/17
Installing this carrier this week on RHD 4door with stock rear bumper.
Wheels 315/70/17 Duratracs with AEV pintlers rims.
Will I be able to mount the wheel ok on standard carrier or wil I definately require one of those acessories for larger tyres ?
Wheels 315/70/17 Duratracs with AEV pintlers rims.
Will I be able to mount the wheel ok on standard carrier or wil I definately require one of those acessories for larger tyres ?