Tire swing out question
09-07-2011, 05:33 PM
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Tire swing out question
Ok, very new owner - and my 1st jeep. I see why y'all are so passionate about these things, I love mine.
I read almost every thread I can trying to learn as much as possible - great info!
New guy question..... In all the sites that I shop for mods I see bumpers with swing out tire holders. The jeep already swings out the tire with the tailgate - what is the value in having a separate holder other than the factory gate attachment?
Thanks,
I read almost every thread I can trying to learn as much as possible - great info!
New guy question..... In all the sites that I shop for mods I see bumpers with swing out tire holders. The jeep already swings out the tire with the tailgate - what is the value in having a separate holder other than the factory gate attachment?
Thanks,
09-07-2011, 05:48 PM
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Yeah like he said. Even the stock 32" tires can damage the hinges of the tailgate if your rig bounces much. My 2dr sahara (stock till spring 
) has stress marks around the hinges that caused me to remove the tire. I'm a little harsher than a daily mall crawler and like driving over stuff just because I can. I am sure if you stick to the pavement you will be fine unless you upgrade to a 35" tire.
) has stress marks around the hinges that caused me to remove the tire. I'm a little harsher than a daily mall crawler and like driving over stuff just because I can. I am sure if you stick to the pavement you will be fine unless you upgrade to a 35" tire.
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When you get more weight than the tailgate was designed to carry like a 35 inch tire and up, you want a tire carrier. Also some can hold a highlift jack, a small cargo rack and jerry can mounts (gas cans) and most have a cb antenna mount. I love mine it has options for all and will save that tailgate plastic tire mount from giving it up and free's up space in jeep.
09-07-2011, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Csharron
Ok, very new owner - and my 1st jeep. I see why y'all are so passionate about these things, I love mine.
I read almost every thread I can trying to learn as much as possible - great info!
New guy question..... In all the sites that I shop for mods I see bumpers with swing out tire holders. The jeep already swings out the tire with the tailgate - what is the value in having a separate holder other than the factory gate attachment?
Thanks,
I read almost every thread I can trying to learn as much as possible - great info!
New guy question..... In all the sites that I shop for mods I see bumpers with swing out tire holders. The jeep already swings out the tire with the tailgate - what is the value in having a separate holder other than the factory gate attachment?
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by bigT
When you get more weight than the tailgate was designed to carry like a 35 inch tire and up, you want a tire carrier. Also some can hold a highlift jack, a small cargo rack and jerry can mounts (gas cans) and most have a cb antenna mount. I love mine it has options for all and will save that tailgate plastic tire mount from giving it up and free's up space in jeep.
09-09-2011, 03:16 AM
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I moved my spare to an OR-FAB carrier. Not only will it carry the spare tire, I can also mount (2) fuel/water cans, Hi-Lift jack & antenna/flag. But the best thing is the carrier makes absolutely no noise and doesn't sag. Great product!!
