What was done to your JK this week?
JK Freak
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 571
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From: Moss Beach, CA
Went wheeling and broke a couple small things. Finally put my spare back on them proceeded to back into a tree, then slammed into a rather large boulder and bent my oem tie rod then tore a little sleeve off my drive shaft and bunch of other fun gashs. Also, it was dusty...
I backed into a tree; got out and looked at it and everything seemed fine. Got home and took the spare off and I was shocked to see it was just barely hanging together; cracks on both sides around the lug bolts.
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 85
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From: Oviedo,Fl
Just installed my bestop oversize tire carrier so I could mount my 35inch tire on the jeep. I compared the tire to a mustang, 'low life'. Did a third brake light delete, I'm not a real big fan of third brake lights. So far so good, didn't hear any squeaks or vibration the tire hasn't fell off yet.. Even has a place for a lock so nobody can steal the spare tire.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 262
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From: Ward, AR
Lobster86: if that's the stock spare tire carrier, make sure you take the spare off and look for cracks in the carrier. It's made of magnesium and will crack around the bolts.
I backed into a tree; got out and looked at it and everything seemed fine. Got home and took the spare off and I was shocked to see it was just barely hanging together; cracks on both sides around the lug bolts.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 227
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From: N.E. California
Installed new Goodyear Dura Trac 285/70/17 tires. With the Teraflex 2 1/2" lift I have on it and the 1.5" spacers they really finished off the JK nicely. Looks like a great tire and from the reviews I believe it is. I will be going out in the desert tomorrow to test them out. I expect to be pleasantly surprised.