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Stock JK TechBulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.
The hard vinyl mount is cracking around the (3) bolts which hold the spare tire. Anyone else have this problem. Is there such thing as over tightening causing this to crack or vibration and bumpy roads. Lately I've had the spare tire on and off a lot because I replaced the swing gate hinges.
Heavy tires and not sitting against the rubber stops could cause fatiguing. My new 33.9" (yes that is the height) Toyos the spare sits right on the stock bumper indent. My 2008 is fine but has spent its life in a garage.
04-16-2023, 09:54 AM
Tire Carrier Cracked
