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Spare tire in trunk mounting options???

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Old May 29, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Smashboogie 4x4
We haven't gotten around to it yet on our two door but we plan on fabricating a mount (with the rear seat removed) to fit the tire in. It will be similar to a Pick Up Truck Spare Tire Mount.

Here is an example of the general idea.
I am looking forward to seeing the finished product; as I am sure many others are as well.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Saw this one on q-tec and it seems legit. If I didn'thave a 2-door if probably own one by now haha

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12...FUdk7AoddjIANg
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by NoVA_JeepBoy
Saw this one on q-tec and it seems legit. If I didn'thave a 2-door if probably own one by now haha

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12...FUdk7AoddjIANg
Looks good but not for $350...
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JK yeti

Looks good but not for $350...
Of course I just keep mine in the trunk with a bike lock through the wheel haha
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Old May 30, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NoVA_JeepBoy

Of course I just keep mine in the trunk with a bike lock through the wheel haha
Haha thats what I've been doing..
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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There's an or-fab for half of that $350 on eBay...


http://bit.ly/11scJsh
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Old May 31, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Its best to fab up your own. This way it fits exactly how you want it to fit.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JK yeti
Well it's only going to be temporary, saving up for the ORFAB tire carrier in the future and don't want to ruin ANOTHER set of tailgate hinges... Haha. But I do agree with you on giving up the space, it's going to suck because that's why I bought an unlimited in the first place but like I said its only temporary.
have you looked at the Knuckles Off Road tire carrier?
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Old May 31, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rebelyell22

have you looked at the Knuckles Off Road tire carrier?
Looks good but once again, money is an issue.
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Looking at some ideas, trying to figure out something so i can still have decent visibility out of the back
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