Ok I dont have the funds to buy a new rear bumper and tire carrier now, that is about 3/4 months away, but in the mean time what Spare Tire Relocation Bracket should I be getting for my stock tire carrier...Ok I know I am going to get some grief about this but I am going to be running a 37 inch Kumho tire. I will be doing light if any off roading for a while ( still have my TJ ) so do any of you guys have opinions on this and do any of you run a 37 inch tire on a stock carrier..thanks!!

 

honestly, with a 37, your best bet is to throw your spare in the back. the weight of a 37 on the tailgate will cause damage to it especially if you wheel with it on.

 

If you have your hard top on putting a 37 in the back may require some considerble effort to get it to fit.

For my 35's I have the Expedition One bracket for my temporary fix, but from their site it states .............

***Recommended max tire height is 35"s on an aluminum alloy rim, although it is possible to fit a 37" tire***.

***Be advised, it is highly recommended that the tire size used with this bracket does not exceed 35" on an aluminium wheel, due to weight issues and concerns. The addition of a larger than stock spare tire can increase weight on the tail gate, potentially causing hinges, latches, and locking mechanisms to wear at an increased rate. Expedition One does not warranty against damage or increased wear to vehicle parts that may occur with product use..

 

bump to the top

 

When I did my 35's, the shop tried to use just a spacer to get the tire off, but the height was making it hit the bumper, so I ran to the 4wheelparts store and got the cheapie Warn one...



...anytime I hit a rippled strip of freeway, the tire gets to bouncing and freaks me out.

 

Dude, its the rear door flexing, not the mount itself. You should increase the rubber baby bumpers on the door to maintain contact with the wheel or tire to cut down the "bouncing" and perhaps add something underneath the tire and on top of the bumper to support the weight.

It won't stop the damage to the door, it'll just slow it down. That is one area I wouldn't want to gamble with.

 

Ya...that may be the case too. I was checking out the Daystar tailgate bump stops for that...

 

it's not just the door but the hinges that have a lot of strain on them as well.

 

I can say from experience, I would only get the relocation bracket as a temp fix,

I had one with 35's and it made the tailgate slam on bumps. I adjusted the catch and it still didnt help

 

Well...I ordered the Daystar bump stops anyway, as I'm about $1000 short of a rear bumper with carrier. With our company threatening to cut about 750 jobs right now, I'll put that money towards my kid's daycare and take my chances with the tailgate.