Tire Carrier Delete or can it hold a 35?
08-19-2014, 10:52 AM
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Skid Mark Extreme Duty Hitch Skid Plate, 1/4" Steel, Powder Coated Red - SM501RP
Thought about this but it is more $$$$ and takes more of my departure angle away.
Thought about this but it is more $$$$ and takes more of my departure angle away.
08-22-2014, 11:23 PM
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What about this mount? I ordered this one and I'm putting it on in the next day or two. I've also got a 35 to mount.
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08-23-2014, 12:29 AM
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What about this mount? I ordered this one and I'm putting it on in the next day or two. I've also got a 35 to mount. | TeraFlex Suspensions
08-23-2014, 05:29 AM
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Sent while my wife wasn't looking...
08-23-2014, 09:37 AM
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I ran a 35-12.50-18 on the stock carrier for over a year until I got a tire carrier. The main problem is with the welded nuts in the tailgate coming out. I replaced mine with the MBRP kit, think it's like $25. The other issue is with the tire bouncing around from the rubber isolators being to short. Daystar make an extended version that will stop that. Only problem that isn't addressed is the extra wear on the tailgate hinge. To minimize this don't open the tailgate unless you have to and don't leave it open for extended periods. This isn't the best solution but it works. I never at any point even when off-roading heard or saw the tire move much or act like it was straining the tailgate.
09-01-2014, 05:18 PM
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Here's the mount installed.
It was really easy to put on. I used a press to push the studs through the mount. If you run a wheel that uses caps that cover the lugs, you won't be able to run the cap on the spare with the 3rd brake light relocated as it uses the top 2 lugs to mount the bracket.
It was really easy to put on. I used a press to push the studs through the mount. If you run a wheel that uses caps that cover the lugs, you won't be able to run the cap on the spare with the 3rd brake light relocated as it uses the top 2 lugs to mount the bracket.
09-05-2014, 02:59 PM
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What have you done for a rear tire carrier delete? Curious to see people setups and it you relocated the 3rd brake light and license plate. I'm assuming that my stock carrier can't safely hold a 35. Can't afford a tire carrier right now so was going throw the spare in the back. Just wondering what options I had.
The stock carrier seems more than strong enough to carry the 35's. I have been for a while. I had to get Daystar extended tailgate bumpers. They keep the tire from shaking and pulling out the bolts.
09-05-2014, 04:28 PM
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I carry my spare in the back, 35 just fits, made a ghetto looking box to hold a few things, still have to figure what I want to do with the 3rd brake light.
