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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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When I put 35's on my jeep the spare now covers the third brake light. Anyone have any ideas on how to relocate it without spending alot of cash. Ive heard of guys making some sort of home made brackets but havnt seen one yet. Maybe post some pics of some. Thanks.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jayce303
When I put 35's on my jeep the spare now covers the third brake light. Anyone have any ideas on how to relocate it without spending alot of cash. Ive heard of guys making some sort of home made brackets but havnt seen one yet. Maybe post some pics of some. Thanks.
Take that bitch off! Lol
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Theres that too haha....
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jayce303
When I put 35's on my jeep the spare now covers the third brake light.
Out of curiosity, what tires are you running? My 315x70R17 BFG All Terrains fit snug?
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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I cut the light off just below the lens and put a little L bracket on it and mounted it to the carrier. I am using the Olympic oversize carrier for my 35-1250-17 BFG km2.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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I don't have an oversized spare but needed more light because my lights are blackout out so I just ziptied a 6 inch LED oval light to the mount and wired it in as a running light and brake light. Cant even see it in the daytime.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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This is pretty cool idea
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 03:59 AM
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I just left mine covered up lol
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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I just saw a bracket that uses your stock tire carrier. By Rugged Ridge. It already has an antenna bracket on it. Saw them on ebay ranging from $47 to $59. Leaning toward that way. They are fully adjustable and fit up to a 42inch tire.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jayce303
I just saw a bracket that uses your stock tire carrier. By Rugged Ridge. It already has an antenna bracket on it. Saw them on ebay ranging from $47 to $59. Leaning toward that way. They are fully adjustable and fit up to a 42inch tire.
Stock carrier with a 42 inch meat!
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