Teraflex Tire Carrier?
01-25-2015, 12:39 AM
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So I'm starting to think I'll need the adjustable carrier not just the hinge. I switched to 287/75R17, a 34 tire, on wheels with 4.5 backspacing ...right now its not touching the tailgate anymore so I ordered the TF hinge but...I guess I'll need the adjustable carrier too to bring it back in??
Or maybe those Daystar extended bump stops will work?
Why did this happen is my tire not wide enough? I thought 4.5 backspacing is super common. Do you always need the adjustable part for 4.5 backspaced wheels?
Thanks...
Or maybe those Daystar extended bump stops will work?
Why did this happen is my tire not wide enough? I thought 4.5 backspacing is super common. Do you always need the adjustable part for 4.5 backspaced wheels?
Thanks...
Our Hinged Tire Carrier isn't relying upon the tailgate for carrying any of the weight. Plus it's tied into the tire carrier mount directly to carry the load. So basically you could just install both the HD hinge portion with the Tire Carrier and not need the tailgate itself to carry the tire. Short of not having a latch this would work. Unlike the OEM setup, the tailgate is needed to connect all 3 items( Tailgate, Hinges,Tire Carrier) together.
With a 35" tire you can run it either way. Yes you can use the factor bracket with the HD Hinge (#4838100). But that will not allow you to pull the spare in against the tailgate, so it will act as leverage against the stock carrier. So if you just use the Adjustable Mount (#4838130) you can pull the spare in nice and snug. Then your relying upon the stock hinges and the tailgate to carry the load.
Feel free to give us a call if you have any more questions.
Joe
With a 35" tire you can run it either way. Yes you can use the factor bracket with the HD Hinge (#4838100). But that will not allow you to pull the spare in against the tailgate, so it will act as leverage against the stock carrier. So if you just use the Adjustable Mount (#4838130) you can pull the spare in nice and snug. Then your relying upon the stock hinges and the tailgate to carry the load.
Feel free to give us a call if you have any more questions.
Joe
01-25-2015, 04:44 AM
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So I'm starting to think I'll need the adjustable carrier not just the hinge. I switched to 287/75R17, a 34 tire, on wheels with 4.5 backspacing ...right now its not touching the tailgate anymore so I ordered the TF hinge but...I guess I'll need the adjustable carrier too to bring it back in?? Or maybe those Daystar extended bump stops will work? Why did this happen is my tire not wide enough? I thought 4.5 backspacing is super common. Do you always need the adjustable part for 4.5 backspaced wheels? Thanks...
01-25-2015, 04:48 AM
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Not sure you"need" the adjustable carrier, but it does complete the package. 4.5 backspace wheels do the same for the tailgate that they do for your steering, do some sort of bracing is required.
I wouldn't recommend the Daystar bumpers, they're pretty cheesy.
I wouldn't recommend the Daystar bumpers, they're pretty cheesy.
01-25-2015, 05:28 PM
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Yeah I mean I knew the wheel would get pushed out... It makes sense due to the difference in BS.
Does anyone use this without adjustable carrier with 4.5 back spaced wheels? I guess only when you keep stock wheels but it seems the most common is aftermarket. I will probably end up getting the adjustable part so it'll be tight on the gate but at that point I would have maybe just gone with the ace bumper. Though it is nice not to have to open two latched to get in the tailgate...
Does anyone use this without adjustable carrier with 4.5 back spaced wheels? I guess only when you keep stock wheels but it seems the most common is aftermarket. I will probably end up getting the adjustable part so it'll be tight on the gate but at that point I would have maybe just gone with the ace bumper. Though it is nice not to have to open two latched to get in the tailgate...
01-26-2015, 05:38 AM
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Yeah I mean I knew the wheel would get pushed out... It makes sense due to the difference in BS.
Does anyone use this without adjustable carrier with 4.5 back spaced wheels? I guess only when you keep stock wheels but it seems the most common is aftermarket. I will probably end up getting the adjustable part so it'll be tight on the gate but at that point I would have maybe just gone with the ace bumper. Though it is nice not to have to open two latched to get in the tailgate...
Does anyone use this without adjustable carrier with 4.5 back spaced wheels? I guess only when you keep stock wheels but it seems the most common is aftermarket. I will probably end up getting the adjustable part so it'll be tight on the gate but at that point I would have maybe just gone with the ace bumper. Though it is nice not to have to open two latched to get in the tailgate...