Tailgate Noise from Larger Spare??
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JK Freak
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From: Everywhere, Maryland!
I have the same problem. Get the daystar tailgate bumstops (nipples) and the popping will go away. My wheels have 3.75" backspacing. I will eventually get wheels that are 5" backspacing, which will eliminate the "popping" or "bobbling" noise for good w/out having to get a tire carrier bumper.
OP, you have a 35" tire. Over time your tailgate will bend. Get a tire carrier bumper.
OP, you have a 35" tire. Over time your tailgate will bend. Get a tire carrier bumper.
JK Super Freak
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Good luck with your decision. Tell your wallet I understand the pain; my wallet is going through the same thing too.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Oxford, Alabama
i can tell you from personal experience that the RR is very heavy, but its prob the best bumper tire carrier on the market for the money, it looks good and it will def protect your rig from anything on the trail.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Columbia, SC
check out this thread about the mbrp tailgate reinforcement brackets...
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...brp+spare+tire
they say you can safely keep 35's without ruining your tailgate over time and a few people have had good success with it... definitely more cost effective at under $50 or so... probably going to get this when I eventually get my tire upgrade because the $$ wont be there for the expensive tire carrier bumpers as well
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...brp+spare+tire
they say you can safely keep 35's without ruining your tailgate over time and a few people have had good success with it... definitely more cost effective at under $50 or so... probably going to get this when I eventually get my tire upgrade because the $$ wont be there for the expensive tire carrier bumpers as well
JK Enthusiast
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From: Oxford, Alabama
JK Freak
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From: Colorado Springs
Mine did the same thing, exactly. If you open the tailgate you'll see whew they spotwelded the panels. Those welds are breaking loose along the top portion of the gate. I fixed mine temporarily by using a row of self-tapping screws along the inside top of the tailgate, but it's doing it again. It's not a permanent fix as it's starting again after a few months of quiet..
I ordered a RR tire carrier bumper and front bumper today, before it's gets to where I need to replace the gate......
I'm only running 33's and am shocked at how weak the gate is...
I ordered a RR tire carrier bumper and front bumper today, before it's gets to where I need to replace the gate......
I'm only running 33's and am shocked at how weak the gate is...
I agree with Gunslinger.......Your welds are either gone or are going and that is the thin metal poping sound your hearing. Buy and Or-Fab carrier and be done with it.
