What is the best option for running a 35" spare without replacing rear bumper?
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JK Super Freak
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What is the best option for running a 35" spare without replacing rear bumper?
I'm really hesitant to add the weight and expense of a replacement bumper to carry my spare. Are there any decent options for carrying a 35" spare that don't require a new rear bumper?
The wheel/tire combination I am running is about 98lbs total if it matters...
The wheel/tire combination I am running is about 98lbs total if it matters...
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The Or-Fab carrier comes to mind. It comes in two models one that carries spare fuel cans and one that sits closer to the tailgate that does not carry cans.
http://www.orfab.com/details.php?App...%20&Active=Yes
http://www.orfab.com/details.php?App...%20&Active=Yes
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JK Super Freak
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The Or-Fab carrier comes to mind. It comes in two models one that carries spare fuel cans and one that sits closer to the tailgate that does not carry cans.
http://www.orfab.com/details.php?App...%20&Active=Yes
http://www.orfab.com/details.php?App...%20&Active=Yes
#4
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Your tire weight is exactly the same as mine. I am running 16" blackrock steel (4.25" BS) wheels with 35" Maxxix tires. 98 pounds when I weighed them which was about 20 pounds heavier than my stock Rubi tires. I've had my spare on the stock carrier for just about a year now with no issues. Although, everytime I open my tailgate I am expecting to hear a pop! Just hasn't happened yet. I remember seeing some brackets or something that can be used to reinforce the stock carrier where it bolts to the tailgate. Its been a while so I don't remember who makes it.
I know you don't want to replace the bumper but there are some inexpensive options out there. Rancho makes one that retials for $500 but I'm sure you can get it cheaper by calling Bryan at 4wd or David at Northridge (if he carries them).
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...1&partID=41263
I know you don't want to replace the bumper but there are some inexpensive options out there. Rancho makes one that retials for $500 but I'm sure you can get it cheaper by calling Bryan at 4wd or David at Northridge (if he carries them).
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...1&partID=41263
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I had mine behind my back seat in my Unlimited for atleast 16-18 months. Fit like a glove, it was wedged between the seat and the tail gate. My tailgate was damaged so the stock carrier was making a ton of noise It also increased rear visability and made it harder to steal it.
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This is really bad idea in my opinion. Anybody who has 35's or larger knows what a challenge it is just picking up the spare and getting it up on the tailgate or tire swing. Its like being in a strong-man competition. I can't imagine what it would be like trying to get a tire up and down off a roof rack, but it would probably take about 3 people to do it. Not to mention it could be dangerous to have it up there in a crash.
I just put my tire in the back until I could afford a bumper/tire swing combo. A bumper upgrade offers more than just getting the tire off the tailgate. You get tow points, hitch receiver, and the durability of steel.
I just put my tire in the back until I could afford a bumper/tire swing combo. A bumper upgrade offers more than just getting the tire off the tailgate. You get tow points, hitch receiver, and the durability of steel.
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Originally Posted by drgreybow
A bumper upgrade offers more than just getting the tire off the tailgate. You get tow points, hitch receiver, and the durability of steel.
I also just have mine in the back right now. This summer I'm buying the lod fullwidth rear bumper and tire carrier
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