Which tire relocation bracket??
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JK Enthusiast
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From: HOUSTON, TX
Which tire relocation bracket??
I am about to order a tire relocation bracket so I can carry a 35'' spare. I am not ready to buy a new bumper yet so I figured this is the cheapest way to go. I have done some research but cannot make up my mind which one is the best one to go with? Either the SmittyBilt, or the Tompken. I will also be ordering the Off-Camber Fabrications Spare Tire reinforcement kit to help with the oversized load. Would this be necessary to use with the oversized carrier or will it be a waste of money? Thanks in advance.
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JK Super Freak
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I'd suggest you don't bother.......the stock gate cannot take the weight of a 35" spare....watch the welds pop 
IMO the reinforcement brackets are false advertising, and false hope.......Ive had these - don't bother !
Either watch the classifieds for a used rear bumper with spare carrier, buy a cheaper priced one such as Or-Fab or Smittybilt, or don't run with a spare tire and hope ! (a tire plug kit is insurance).
IMO the reinforcement brackets are false advertising, and false hope.......Ive had these - don't bother !
Either watch the classifieds for a used rear bumper with spare carrier, buy a cheaper priced one such as Or-Fab or Smittybilt, or don't run with a spare tire and hope ! (a tire plug kit is insurance).
JK Enthusiast
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From: Roanoke, Va
I'd suggest you don't bother.......the stock gate cannot take the weight of a 35" spare....watch the welds pop
IMO the reinforcement brackets are false advertising, and false hope.......Ive had these - don't bother !
Either watch the classifieds for a used rear bumper with spare carrier, buy a cheaper priced one such as Or-Fab or Smittybilt, or don't run with a spare tire and hope ! (a tire plug kit is insurance).
IMO the reinforcement brackets are false advertising, and false hope.......Ive had these - don't bother !
Either watch the classifieds for a used rear bumper with spare carrier, buy a cheaper priced one such as Or-Fab or Smittybilt, or don't run with a spare tire and hope ! (a tire plug kit is insurance).
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From: torrance ca
its kind of pricy but i just ordered the new teraflex tailgate carrier for my 37s so that i could run my custom aluminum rear j8 bumper...this way you can run any rear bumper you want including the stock one