Has anyone put 35s on their stock carrier ?

 

Search...lots of people have. Some with no issues, some with broken carriers and popped welds on the tailgate. I wouldn't suggest it as a permanent solution.

 

No it's only until I can get a aftermarket one....

 

If u want a cheap solution till u get a bumper/carrier combo....... Get the smittybuilt oversized tire carrier for about $70 I hung a 37 on it with no worries

 

If you do use it as a temp solution, don't keep the 35 on there for wheeling, throw it in the back. The bumps and jolts is what is going to put the most stress on it, not just the weight and normal driving.

 

Ditto that!

 

I tried the smitty one. didn't fix my rattles at all. May have been too late.

I went w/the TerraFlex HD Hinge setup.

LOVE IT, love it, love it.

 

We did for a year or so,but a few off road trips it took its toll on the tailgate

 

I have had a 35 on it for a few years. Using the tailgate bumpstops to stop the spare from twisting side-to-side, which helps, but I think I have been lucky so far. A carrier is on the list, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

 

I debated this years ago. Wanted to upgrade my tires before I had the money for the carrier. A little older and grayer and I think all this boils down to what you do with your Jeep. I bought my Jeep and thought it was tough enough to do any off-roading. For a year, I broke (most) stock pieces! Then I tried to go cheap with replacements. Broke those too!

If daily driving, 35 on stock fine. Little off-roading? 5-10 trips and I would start worrying. Would not go above a 5 on the trail with 35 on stock carrier. Think if you take it easy in between 35s and replacing bumper, will have no issues. Once you get that 35 off the frame, a 10 will be a no-brainer!