Any updates. I want to order one this week.

 

Well, its been a year and a half since my original installation, write-up, and post, and I still haven't found a good excuse to ditch this tire carrier. Everything remains solid. No creaky hinges, no rattles, no sheet metal deformation, or other issues - all with my 37" BFG mounted spare. Have others had a similar positive experience?

 

I agree with the above post. I have a 35" on mine but I have had no issues with either the carrier or the tailgate. I had the 35 on the stock carrier from Jan of '07 (a few weeks after delivery) until about a year ago. I bought the Smitty carrier and mounted it up. I've been running with it for about a year now with no issues. The only thing I've had to touch up was the t-handle...a quick pass with some flat black took care of it.

 

I hope this actually works! I'm ordering it today. Any other updates? Thanks

 

Are you guys running the reinforcement brackets too? or just the oversized carrier?

 

I just installed this carrier and I love it. Easy to install and built rock solid. Good alternative to high priced bumper/carrier combos.

 

Ive had mine installed since last summer and about a month ago my rear breaklight broke off at one of the screws. Other than that it has had no problems.
I tried contacting smittybilt about this but havent got a reply, this was about a month ago when it broke. Good for the price anyway

 

I'm going to be running my procomp wheels and 35x12.50/17 on it and I sure hope it holds up. These nitto trail grapplers are heavy!

 

I'm thinking about getting this as well.. I keep trying to save up for a nice rear bumper / swing out but things keep getting in the way..

Just running my factory spare tire now and it would suck to need it.. I think I might test my luck on this.

 

Hey guys! Anyone found something that allows you to use this tire carrier and mount some Rotopax or other gas cans? Here's my deal- I only run 33's on an aluminum 16" wheel. I dont need a giant heavy tire carrier. I just want something beefier than stock that can handle 4 gal or so of fuel. I originally thought this carrier with Smittybuilt's I-rack would be perfect! After all the Smittybuilt web site says the I-rack works with"any factory or aftermarket Jeep tire carrier". But a quick call to Smittybilt confirmed, except for the tire carrier we make! I was also looking at the Vector Offroad mount, but I dont think I can get it to work with this carrier, either. At least not without some fabrication.