Death to Tailgate
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2009
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From: Denton, TX
35's and the stock set up ripped the spot welds apart on my tail gate. Now my gate is pop riveted back together and bed lined to cover up the ugly. Had to get a bumper with a carrier before the gate ripped in half. Not a good idea....like the others have said. A matter of time but not an issue now that you are getting a new bumper:thumbsup
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 82
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From: Ankeny,Ia
Where can I purchase one of those MBRP reinforcement kit for the factory tailgate I am alittle worried after reading these post about my tailgate. I have a 35" Dick Cepek crusher hanging off the back and I hate to lose it going down the road.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
For the OP, I'm getting a real tire carrier and suggest you do also.
For BlackSahara - Northridge and Quadratec both sell MBRP tailgate brackets.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Huntsville Ontario
I've run these for 2months. It was worth a try given how cheap they are but I'm not comfortable with the 'borbbling' echo-type sound that comes from the tailgate everytime I hit roadbump or pothole. This is with 35-inch MTZs.
For the OP, I'm getting a real tire carrier and suggest you do also.
For BlackSahara - Northridge and Quadratec both sell MBRP tailgate brackets.
For the OP, I'm getting a real tire carrier and suggest you do also.
For BlackSahara - Northridge and Quadratec both sell MBRP tailgate brackets.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,866
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
hello Steve, we spoke verbally about other things re the brackets, and I'm happy to chat or PM privately further if you wish, but I'm gonna get a tire carrier & bumper. cheers
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 185
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From: Northwest
35's and the stock set up ripped the spot welds apart on my tail gate. Now my gate is pop riveted back together and bed lined to cover up the ugly. Had to get a bumper with a carrier before the gate ripped in half. Not a good idea....like the others have said. A matter of time but not an issue now that you are getting a new bumper:thumbsup
HOW WAS YOUR SPARE TIRE MOUNTED... WAS IT SUSPENDED OR WAS IT TIGHT TO THE TAILGATE AND RESTING ON THE BUMPER?
Last edited by Bazetthound; Jan 11, 2010 at 03:26 PM.
JK Freak
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Kirkland, WA
I have Toyo MT 35x12.5" R17's mounted @ the stock location w/ the brake light chopped. The tire is not resting on the bumper, all leveraged load is on the tail gate...
I would STRONGLY rec. NOT mounting the tire on the tailgate. Completely waffled mine. I'm stilling hammering sheet metal back into place and touching up with paint. Spend the $3-400 on a steel bumper tire carrier or just don't take the spare on the trail.
It's all fun until you hit the Tailgate
I would STRONGLY rec. NOT mounting the tire on the tailgate. Completely waffled mine. I'm stilling hammering sheet metal back into place and touching up with paint. Spend the $3-400 on a steel bumper tire carrier or just don't take the spare on the trail.
It's all fun until you hit the Tailgate
JK Freak
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Tucson, AZ
