35" spare IS too heavy for stock carrier. (damage)
05-29-2008, 05:32 PM
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35" spare IS too heavy for stock carrier. (damage)
I opened my tailgate tonight to fix the soft top clip and when I went to shut the tailgate it wouldn't latch. when I pushed the gate closed as far as I could I could see the handle end of the gate was bowed out about 1/2 an inch. It was very noticeable. I lifted up on the spare and was able to get it to shut. I could also see where paint had rubbed off above the latch on the tailgate. Long story short is all of us that are running 35's on the stock carrier need to keep an eye out. A new bumper and tire carrier is in my very near future. I know I need to post pics but I don't want to open the gate for fear of not being able to get it closed. Also of note, I have a license plate bracket that moves the tire out about 1/16 of an inch. Its not a huge amount but I'm sure every little bit of leverage on the tailgate matters. My rim is aluminum also so I think a steelie would be even worse.
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05-29-2008, 06:26 PM
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I opened my tailgate tonight to fix the soft top clip and when I went to shut the tailgate it wouldn't latch. when I pushed the gate closed as far as I could I could see the handle end of the gate was bowed out about 1/2 an inch. It was very noticeable. I lifted up on the spare and was able to get it to shut. I could also see where paint had rubbed off above the latch on the tailgate. Long story short is all of us that are running 35's on the stock carrier need to keep an eye out. A new bumper and tire carrier is in my very near future. I know I need to post pics but I don't want to open the gate for fear of not being able to get it closed. Also of note, I have a license plate bracket that moves the tire out about 1/16 of an inch. Its not a huge amount but I'm sure every little bit of leverage on the tailgate matters. My rim is aluminum also so I think a steelie would be even worse.
Ty
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05-29-2008, 06:38 PM
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great.... well my toyo's arent that heavy,,,,,
I also push it closed with the tire, not the handle.
05-29-2008, 07:05 PM
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05-29-2008, 07:21 PM
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I had my 35" spare on the tailgate (with most of the weight resting on the bumper) for more than a year before I switched over to the rockhard bumper and I didn't have any problems.
05-29-2008, 09:59 PM
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Does it seem to be holding up and de it rattle?
05-29-2008, 10:31 PM
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I've been saying this for a year but most have disagreed. According to the manual the spare tire bracket is rated for 59lbs. A 35" tire weighs much more than that. I staerted to see this same thing in the short while I had my 35" on my stock carrier.
Hope you are able to get it repaired.
Hope you are able to get it repaired.
