Iv been looking at ways and see the smitty bilt src oversize tire carrier, the teraflex spare tire extension TER 1907200. what is really the best way without casuing damage? Its mostly a mall crawler/bikini patroller

 

I used the MBRP Reinforcement kit and Daystar tailgate bumpstops on my stock carrier. Been running a Nitto (HEAVY) 35" tire on it for 7 months with plenty of off roading and no problems!

 

I run a similar set up with a 35" mud grappler. I used the MBRP kit as well and the MBRP extension for it to fit. I couldn't use the daystar bump stops because they were too short so I made my own out of heating tube and the stock ones and it holds the spare firm. I wheel my jeep and have yet to see a problem. I try not to leave the tailgate open for long periods at a time to be on the safe side.

 

Seems to be the same as the teraflex, do u have the brake light extension?

 

You can always do what I did and run a 35" MTR that fits perfectly on the stock carrier with no spacer or modification :P








Looks like its resting on the bumper but it's not touching at all just really really close

 

I run a 35" Toyota m/t. Same thing, no mod needed. Its on an XD Addict, 4.5 BS and -12 offset.

 

You can run it on a stock carrier but it may crack the carrier someday or bend it if it get caught to something while wheeling. I say just get a new rear bumper w a carrier. Looks nicer in my option

 

Bought some Daystar bumpstops, installed them and they were on the ground the next day. They're made out of a soft foam and the tip that screws into the tailgate breaks off easy. Running no mods right now, if I go wheeling I'll throw the spare in the back. I check the spot welds about once a week. Haven't decided what I want to do for a carrier yet.

 

It def looks nicer! But it's not nice to my wallet!

 

I do not have a brake light extension at the moment. I am planing on relocating my license plate to the rim center and getting the LED 3rd brake light option with it.