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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: RedYJ on January 24, 2006, 11:06:51 PM

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: RedYJ on January 24, 2006, 11:06:51 PM

When I get my $400 I’m getting some new steel rims with proper backspacing, and I was wondering if my YJ's going to be able to hold the 33 12.50 on the back with a steel rim or is this going to put too much stress on the hinges?  I currently don't have a spare on the back because the backspacing on the Canyon rims wont let me.

PS 5 TJ Canyon rims will be available soon any interest?

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: CJ-7 on January 24, 2006, 11:55:32 PM

Had to cut and weld to get my 35" to fit on mine

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: ya-wanna on January 25, 2006, 06:57:45 AM

I put my 33 x 13.50 swamppers on my stock rear mount, no problems so far :wink:

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: BlackYJ on January 25, 2006, 07:48:44 AM

I have seen up to a 36" swamper on the stock carrier, HOWEVER, you might have to extend your 3rd brake light and put a tire as big as a 36" swamper can damage the door when open

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: yjpaul on January 25, 2006, 11:16:53 AM

From all the weight of my spare on my stock carrier, my rear door does not close properley now.  Its actually bend the hinges, and bent the door.

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: RedYJ on January 25, 2006, 02:59:41 PM

So is it just the YJ has a weak hinge?  Would it not be smart to have it on the back or just leave off untill I can afford a bumper mounted carrier?

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: BlackYJ on January 25, 2006, 03:11:41 PM

Can you put it on but just don't use the door, TJs are the same.  I have seen a lot of guys running 33s on a stock carrier.

The guy that had the 36" swamper turned a drop hitch receiver upside down and used that to support the tire

Title: Heaviest Spare On Stock Carrier
Post by: redbull on January 25, 2006, 04:36:08 PM

Quote from: "BlackYJ"

The guy that had the 36" swamper turned a drop hitch receiver upside down and used that to support the tire

There's a nice trick!