onebuilder
Member
Looking for info. Will a BFG 35x10.5-17 mounted on a '13 Rubicon OEM wheel fit on the stock tire carrier? Do I have to do any mods or just bolt it on and go? Thanks!
OEM tire carrier and 35 BFG KM2???
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No, it will not just bolt on. You will need to install a spacer or adapter to make it work. You also need to make sure to install something like Daystar extended isolators and make sure that the sidewall presses firmly against them. This will help prevent your spare from jiggling - this is very important.
onebuilder
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Thanks for the reply! Do you happen to a thread or pics of what I need to do and purchase! Thanks again!
Here are a couple of examples of what you'd need:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s&field-keywords=jeep jk spare tire relocator
But, I might try contacting Northridge4x4 here on the forum as they often times have great deals, great customer service and support this forum.
Hobolobo
New member
I seem to remember Eddie saying something a while back about someone from Jeep saying they are rated for up to 35" tires. Someone feel free to correct me if im wrong.
:cheesy: LOL!! Sounds like you've been talking to a TeraFlex rep or a fanboy of their tire carrier. Believe what you will but that is total bunk! I've run a 35" spare on my tailgate and without any problems. Moochie ran a 35 on his tailgate for years as well and without any problems. EVO is running a super heavy 37 mounted on an ATX Slab and just got done running the JKX with it and without any problems. Need proof, just watch some of our videos. Want to believe what people say, you can do that too. :yup:
Fact of the matter is, the factory tail gate hinges are plenty strong. Where you WILL see problems is on the tire carrier as it can break and on the tailgate spot welds as they can crack and separate IF you do not make sure that your spare is pressing firmly against the rubber isolators. It's the jiggling that will cause metallurgical failure. I have seen both occur but NEVER a hinge warp or fail. For those who would tell you as much, I would like to see proof.
For all intents and purposes, yes. I personally know the senior designer of the Jeep Wrangler and back in 2007, he specifically told me that everything about the JK was originally intended for 35" tires. This is the reason why it's so easy to lift a JK and run 35's. Bureaucracy is the only thing that prevented it from being sold with them on.
JayKay
Caught the Bug
Another thing to note is on the one JKX video, someone was running 35" or 37" spare on the tailgate and it drug going up a rock shelf. It tore up his tailgate pretty bad. That would be the only thing I would be worried about. I'm sure it would still drag if you had a rear bumper with a swing, just may not tear up as much if it did.
JayKay
Caught the Bug
Something to look into might be an aftermarket carrier from smittybilt or bestop, I bought one from a fellow Jeeper because his new 2013 JK came with a lift and carrier already installed. He swapped out his rear bumper for one with a tire swing. The only reason I bought it from him is because it was cheap and it raises the center brake light, cops in MO are pretty strict if the center brake light isn't very visible.
I think maybe you're thinking about our Moab video? I don't recall anyone on the JKX doing this but you are correct, this is the BIGGEST reason why I don't typically recommend carrying a big spare on your tailgate. While it'll hold it just fine with extended rubber isolators, it can catch on ledges and do serious damage to the tailgate and even the rear glass if you have a hard top. I have seen it happen on multiple occasions.
JayKay
Caught the Bug
Even if you were to buy a new aftermarket carrier, they're not too expensive. Like I said in my earlier post, the only reason I have one is because I got it cheap and I was concerned about the center brake light issue. Otherwise I would have went with the adapter and isolator.
TheDuff
New member
I've ran a 33 toyo and now a 35 km2 on my stock carrier for nearly a year now. Works great so far. Sure, I worry about hitting the spare on something when I drop off a ledge, but hasn't happened yet. Stock brake light can be nodded to fit pretty easy or go the route I did and get plate relocation bracket that has a brake light on it
rock hard bracket with oro light kit, was $100
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rock hard bracket with oro light kit, was $100 Sent from my LG-D800 using WAYALIFE mobile app
JayKay
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Probably the Moab video, I'm sure I've seen all of them numerous times and they seem to run together when you watch them on a weekly basis
jorgelrod
Hooked
Having stuff brought to the island jacks up the price due to the cost of shipping, stuff as big as a tire carrier and or bumper ends up racking $200-300 on shipping costs, Fedex ground discontinued service in 2009 and it's either fedex or UPS economy(not economic at all) for stuff I might want that local stores do not carry.
Jorge
JayKay
Caught the Bug
Understood, didn't look at your profile to see where you're located. In your case I'd go for the adapter and isolators if the center brake light isn't a concern.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
I've been running a 35" spare on my stock carrier for almost 20,000 miles (9 months) and so far so good. The day star isolators have 100% saved the tailgate from any damage.
jeeeep
Hooked
I've been running a 35 on the stock carrier for 3 years - as mentioned, get a spacer for stock wheel and the Daystar isolators.
I have used my tow hitch receiver as a barrier (flipped) if I felt the spare would catch - it works but sounds like hell but IMO it's saved me from hitting the spare
I've seen guys using a curved hitch bar to do the same thing but haven't found anything like it...
I have used my tow hitch receiver as a barrier (flipped) if I felt the spare would catch - it works but sounds like hell but IMO it's saved me from hitting the spare
I've seen guys using a curved hitch bar to do the same thing but haven't found anything like it...