I want to keep my back seat and forum consensus says I need a spare. To pay $700+ to keep from tearing off my tailgate seems pretty excessive, Yes...I know a tailgate repair would be more expensive! What is everyone using and what was the cost? My only requirement is that it swings WITH the tailgate. I don't want to open 2 things just to get my dog into the back. Oh, yeah...it also needs to be less expensive and sturdy. I have a 2013 2dr.

 

Teraflex hinge. Cost about $450. Can get away with just the hinge with 35's but with a 37 I believe you will need their carrier as well.

 

Can I buy just the part number 4838100 (Teraflex JK HD Aluminum Hinged Tire Carrier) and skip the adjustable tire mount until I get the 37" tires?

 

Yes you can.

 

[QUOTE=itsthelaw;3853644]I want to keep my back seat and forum consensus says I need a spare. To pay $700+ to keep from tearing off my tailgate seems pretty excessive, Yes...I know a tailgate repair would be more expensive! What is everyone using and what was the cost? My only requirement is that it swings WITH the tailgate. I don't want to open 2 things just to get my dog into the back. Oh, yeah...it also needs to be less expensive and sturdy. I have a 2013 2dr.[/QUOTE

Take a look at this: Smittybilt Oversized Tire Carrier in Black, For 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK, Quadratec Part No: 22202.2001, Manufacturer Part No: 2743, $129.99, Attaches to the factory tailgate using the existing holes and requires no drilling or modifications. Completely adjustable and designed to mount up to a 37" tire or up to 195 lbs. Hope this helps...

rock

 

is it me or does that smitty carrier look like its gonna have the same kinda problems as a stock carrier still looks like its gonna rape a tailgate first bump you rock

 

I've read some good reviews on it when the wife and i were looking. But after seeing the OR-Fab carrier, I was able to talk my better half into letting me get it instead. Really like it and install wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. It's never fun when I have to drill into the body



rock

 

I went ahead and purchased the Teraflex carrier and adjustable mount from John at ORW. Their price was lower than any I have seen, and he was very helpful. I am going to go up to 37" when I burn through the 35" tire that are on it now, so will need the ability to adjust and it gives it a bit more strength. Thanks for the ideas and comments.

 

Cool. Let us see some pics after the install...

rock