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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Can i run a 35 X12.5 on the tailgate or is it 2 heavy
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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I did for a long time then I had the rattle if that doesn't bother you then mount it
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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do i need anything or will it fit on the factory spare tire mount and factory bunper
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I did for a long time without rattle or and shake, I wish I still had it on there, I cannot say the same for my PJ rear bumper with carrier
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NH4X4
do i need anything or will it fit on the factory spare tire mount and factory bunper
It depends on your backspacing I was running 4.5" and that was plenty
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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I run a 34x10.50 with 4.5 backspacing on the rim, and it works fine!
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I use a 5/16 wheel spacer, it just touches the stock rear bumper ( 17x9, 5in B.S.)
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