Teraflex Tire Carrier?
10-11-2012, 07:00 AM
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10-11-2012, 07:44 AM
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TF hinge and stock carrier. If I had the TF carrier, I'd be able to set the height. For now, I'm sticking with this setup. If the stock carrier cracks, I will upgrade.
10-11-2012, 07:46 AM
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I really like this product and design. I am still a bit confused although I understand the concept.
disclaimer: I have never seen this carrier in person
Looking at the pictures everyone has posted... where the carrier bolts to the tailgate, only 1/2 of the tire mount bolts to the carrier while the other still bolts to the tailgate. 2 questions:
1. Doesn't this make the carrier sit at a small angle or it it shimmed?
2. Doesn't it mean some of the tire weight is still on tailgate itself?
Using logic as some posted above, you should be able to remove the tailgate, install this carrier and it will support the weight of the tire alone (obviously I am not saying it will stay in place, etc). But it should stay parallel to the original position, I don't see how that can happen with only 1/2 the tire mount attaching to the HD carrier.
disclaimer: I have never seen this carrier in person
Looking at the pictures everyone has posted... where the carrier bolts to the tailgate, only 1/2 of the tire mount bolts to the carrier while the other still bolts to the tailgate. 2 questions:
1. Doesn't this make the carrier sit at a small angle or it it shimmed?
2. Doesn't it mean some of the tire weight is still on tailgate itself?
Using logic as some posted above, you should be able to remove the tailgate, install this carrier and it will support the weight of the tire alone (obviously I am not saying it will stay in place, etc). But it should stay parallel to the original position, I don't see how that can happen with only 1/2 the tire mount attaching to the HD carrier.
10-11-2012, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by stroked250
I really like this product and design. I am still a bit confused although I understand the concept.
Doesn't it mean some of the tire weight is still on tailgate itself?
Using logic as some posted above, you should be able to remove the tailgate, install this carrier and it will support the weight of the tire alone (obviously I am not saying it will stay in place, etc). But it should stay parallel to the original position, I don't see how that can happen with only 1/2 the tire mount attaching to the HD carrier.
Doesn't it mean some of the tire weight is still on tailgate itself?
Using logic as some posted above, you should be able to remove the tailgate, install this carrier and it will support the weight of the tire alone (obviously I am not saying it will stay in place, etc). But it should stay parallel to the original position, I don't see how that can happen with only 1/2 the tire mount attaching to the HD carrier.
10-11-2012, 09:16 AM
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I really like this product and design. I am still a bit confused although I understand the concept.
disclaimer: I have never seen this carrier in person
Looking at the pictures everyone has posted... where the carrier bolts to the tailgate, only 1/2 of the tire mount bolts to the carrier while the other still bolts to the tailgate. 2 questions:
1. Doesn't this make the carrier sit at a small angle or it it shimmed?
2. Doesn't it mean some of the tire weight is still on tailgate itself?
Using logic as some posted above, you should be able to remove the tailgate, install this carrier and it will support the weight of the tire alone (obviously I am not saying it will stay in place, etc). But it should stay parallel to the original position, I don't see how that can happen with only 1/2 the tire mount attaching to the HD carrier.
disclaimer: I have never seen this carrier in person
Looking at the pictures everyone has posted... where the carrier bolts to the tailgate, only 1/2 of the tire mount bolts to the carrier while the other still bolts to the tailgate. 2 questions:
1. Doesn't this make the carrier sit at a small angle or it it shimmed?
2. Doesn't it mean some of the tire weight is still on tailgate itself?
Using logic as some posted above, you should be able to remove the tailgate, install this carrier and it will support the weight of the tire alone (obviously I am not saying it will stay in place, etc). But it should stay parallel to the original position, I don't see how that can happen with only 1/2 the tire mount attaching to the HD carrier.
and see for yourself why the actual reviews are so good. i have yet to hear anyone that has actually checked one out not like it. I sold my aev and went to this setup so i could swap bumpers. it is just as nice, smaller, and more oe looking. just find someone in your area that has one. im in the san fernando valley, ca if anyone wants to see mine
10-11-2012, 09:30 AM
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if you use the stock carrier you need to use the provided shims. if you buy both pieces the shims are not necessary because the adjustable piece is offset to bolt up flush. i think you guys need to forget about understanding why this thing works until you can actually put hands on one...operate it, touch it, whatever the hell else u do to your jeep parts and see for yourself why the actual reviews are so good. i have yet to hear anyone that has actually checked one out not like it. I sold my aev and went to this setup so i could swap bumpers. it is just as nice, smaller, and more oe looking. just find someone in your area that has one. im in the san fernando valley, ca if anyone wants to see mine
and see for yourself why the actual reviews are so good. i have yet to hear anyone that has actually checked one out not like it. I sold my aev and went to this setup so i could swap bumpers. it is just as nice, smaller, and more oe looking. just find someone in your area that has one. im in the san fernando valley, ca if anyone wants to see mineA few months back Teraflex said they would set it up so you could run the carrier w/o the hinge if you were just trying to move the spare closer and weren't concerned about the weight of the spare.
10-11-2012, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by hypeiv
hmm... does the adjustable peice come with shims incase you don't run the hinge?
A few months back Teraflex said they would set it up so you could run the carrier w/o the hinge if you were just trying to move the spare closer and weren't concerned about the weight of the spare.