Stock tire carrier with 35" tire issues?
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JK Newbie
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Ok thanx alot guys lots of help so i guess ill be buying a bumper/carrier... I dnt wanna sound lik a cheapo but i recently spent so much money on my jeep so any suggestions for a cheap tire carrier/bumpers? The cheapest i found so far is the rugged ridge xhd dosent look too bad and is under 1000 .....wat do u guys think? I just think its crazy all of them besides this one are over 1500!!
JK Enthusiast
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Ok thanx alot guys lots of help so i guess ill be buying a bumper/carrier... I dnt wanna sound lik a cheapo but i recently spent so much money on my jeep so any suggestions for a cheap tire carrier/bumpers? The cheapest i found so far is the rugged ridge xhd dosent look too bad and is under 1000 .....wat do u guys think? I just think its crazy all of them besides this one are over 1500!!
JK Junkie
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guess your not very observant !
I would like to see a picture of a JK hinge failure. While I've read that the hinge will fail several times I have yet to see a single picture of one in person that has failed.
This was an issue on earlier models but the JK has vastly more structure for the hinge. In fact, several aftermarket carriers use this structure to mount their carrier.
The spot weld failure is a real issue but is also usually brought on by running a higher backspacing wheel the no longer touches the rubber isolators. Since nothing is controlling the "wiggle", It causes the failure.
FWIW, I know two guys that have been running 37s on the stock carrier since 08 & 09' and have yet to have an issue. But they control the "wiggle". One just with Daystar extended bumps, and one has a hitch mounted contraption and extended bumps. On the flip side I've seen spot weeks fail in weeks after running a 34 and not controlling the wiggle.
Also, the gate can be purchased for about $250-$300. Paint should run no more than the same. If someone paid $1500 they got taken.
This was an issue on earlier models but the JK has vastly more structure for the hinge. In fact, several aftermarket carriers use this structure to mount their carrier.
The spot weld failure is a real issue but is also usually brought on by running a higher backspacing wheel the no longer touches the rubber isolators. Since nothing is controlling the "wiggle", It causes the failure.
FWIW, I know two guys that have been running 37s on the stock carrier since 08 & 09' and have yet to have an issue. But they control the "wiggle". One just with Daystar extended bumps, and one has a hitch mounted contraption and extended bumps. On the flip side I've seen spot weeks fail in weeks after running a 34 and not controlling the wiggle.
Also, the gate can be purchased for about $250-$300. Paint should run no more than the same. If someone paid $1500 they got taken.
>>>>>> https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...e-42450/page6/ <<<<<< or fab for me !
not to mention if you think your getting a new door [ainted on the back of a 2011 - 14 aerosmith has a song for you
>>>>>>> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92SIK4O2UD0)
<<<<<<< ( the one with the crack is not mine ) the one with out the crack and or fab carrier is mine 
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Florida
Me too, although pretty soon you'll hear from the folks complaining that it's too expensive or the one person that had a failure with the old design.
JK Junkie
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im not a expert on tailgate carriers but
i have been trouble free with the OR -FAB carrier one year on my sport and Two years on the rubicon , ( 3 )years and not a squeek or movement ! just saying you dont need to spend a fortune but you do need to get ready to drop some cash or youl buy a door paint job and a tire carrier all at the same time in a moments time when it could have been avoided if you just got one right from the beginning just my op but its honest
JK Enthusiast
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From: LI, NY
Get the Teraflex carrier and mounting kit from Northridge4x4. It comes out to $624.14 shipped after using their discount code "shark tank".
TeraFlex JK HD Hinged Carrier and Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit - 4838150
TeraFlex JK HD Hinged Carrier and Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit - 4838150
JK Junkie
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From: Kitchener
Why not stock bumper and/or no bumper and the Genright tire carrier (aluminum or steel).
JK Freak
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From: Sabina, OH
>>>>>> https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...e-42450/page6/ <<<<<< or fab for me !
not to mention if you think your getting a new door [ainted on the back of a 2011 - 14 aerosmith has a song for you
not to mention if you think your getting a new door [ainted on the back of a 2011 - 14 aerosmith has a song for you
And yes, I know of three local shops that will repaint a JK gate for less than $450 and spray a new one for even less as there is less prep.
Don't get me wrong, I think running the factory carrier is less than ideal and if you have the coin to replace it you probably should. But I know a lot of guys that are having success running 35s and even some running 37s that haven't had issues.
JK Enthusiast
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The internet is a wonderful thing. Now everyone is selling their TF hinge, lol.
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