Your Spare Tire
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JK Newbie
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From: Mid, Michigan
Your Spare Tire
Sound off... how are you carrying your spare? Surely you don't have a stock spare hidden under a spare-tire-cover. 
Did you drop $1k on a swing away tire carrier/bumper or $100 on a stock relocator bracket to carry the 35" spare?
Did you drop $1k on a swing away tire carrier/bumper or $100 on a stock relocator bracket to carry the 35" spare?
JK Junkie
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From: Lakewood, OH
I'm still using the stock set up with 35s although I am hoping for a shorty rear bumper and tire carrier that works in the fashion of the Expedition One, meaning the tire carrier and door swing together.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: usa
I spent about 15 dollars and made my own relocation mount to fit my new spare to the stock carrier. When gate is closed, spare just rests on the bumper cut-out, not just hanging by the carrier. Oh course my tires are only 34's.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Rapid City, SD
Xhd
I've got a Rugged Ridge XHD Rear w/Tire Carrier - it looks great. I've been deployed most of the time it's been on, so I can't say much about the ride...I do know when I come down off big bumps I hear a sound I can't quite identify. I'm pretty sure it's the tire swing rubbing up and down on the rubber bumper stops, but my bro says he thinks it might be coming from underneath...anyone have the same?
JK Freak
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: SPACE
A rear bumper w/spare carrier is on the short list of big ticket item's for when the JK is payed off. Really don't like all that weight hanging on the tailgate hinges as I plan on keeping my ride a long time.
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: New Brunswick
Mine made me 100$. Took my old bracket and light off and sold em. Now i dont run a spare on the gate. When i had a spare there it wore the hinges out and was stock size.
Now I just throw my spare in the back if im wheeling or taking a trip.
Now I just throw my spare in the back if im wheeling or taking a trip.
JK Enthusiast
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From: dyersburg tn
I had my 35" mounted on the tailgate with a spacer. This only lasted a couple of weeks. The rattle and groan of the weak gate got me worried. Its ratchet strapped in the back passenger side cargo area to the rollbar.. 2door with backseat removed.
Hoping to upgrade to a bumper/carrier soon.
Hoping to upgrade to a bumper/carrier soon.