What is the best option for running a 35" spare without replacing rear bumper?
01-20-2011, 04:12 PM
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35" tire and rim should weigh around 100 lbs and should be no problem for an average sized man. And why would it be dangerous in an accident? I would think a loose 100lb projectile in the back would be way more dangerous than one mounted on the top. Have you ever seen a baja race? They run 100mph with them on the top.
I also failed to recognize that he's building a baja buggy. I'm sure he'll have no problem since he'll have a full roll cage to re-enforce his roof and he'll be driving everywhere in a helmet.
01-20-2011, 04:22 PM
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With all do respect, I'm 18 weighing only 150 lbs. at 6ft. Toned, but by no means a body builder. I changed all my 35's out yesterday picking them off an overhead rack and didn't struggle with any of it...but I do farm work for a living so I guess I'm used to the labor...don't bash somebody for being in shape though, I respect that discipline.
01-20-2011, 04:37 PM
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01-20-2011, 06:05 PM
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is 100 lb really a lot of weight? I mean.... really for a spare tire? mb changed once every 10 years. I am 42 5'9" 185 lbs with a bulging disc in my back and I can do it. These kids today are just a bunch of momma boy woosies. And btw I would never ask a woman to change a tire, ever.
01-20-2011, 11:33 PM
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I'll also suggest the Or-Fab Rack. I love mine, and just put a 5 gallon NATO style water and gas cans in it!
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01-21-2011, 04:50 AM
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I wouldn't put it on the roof for a few reason
- you just raised your center of gravity big time.
- like mentioned, it's a PITA to put up and down especially if your in muddy conditions.
- if your running 35's, you prob have a lift and stuffing a rack plus another 12.5" of height to your roof will not allow you to park in most garages.
Stuff it in the back with tie downs until you get a carrier. I ran my 35" spare on my gate for over a year with no problems until one day my gate just dropped. The hinges were wallowed out and it's got about an inch of up and down play now. I found this out the day I was installing my or-fab carrier. Go figure
- you just raised your center of gravity big time.
- like mentioned, it's a PITA to put up and down especially if your in muddy conditions.
- if your running 35's, you prob have a lift and stuffing a rack plus another 12.5" of height to your roof will not allow you to park in most garages.
Stuff it in the back with tie downs until you get a carrier. I ran my 35" spare on my gate for over a year with no problems until one day my gate just dropped. The hinges were wallowed out and it's got about an inch of up and down play now. I found this out the day I was installing my or-fab carrier. Go figure