Evo Tire Carrier Specs
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I question my cynicism when I see stuff like that. But when it's funny, how do you not laugh.
shadowpaige64507
Member
Anyone have a side shot picture of a 12.5" tire in the carrier? I'm interested in how much space is between the back window and mounted spare.
Ddays
Hooked
shadowpaige64507
Member
Thanks Ddays! That was exactly what I was looking for. Do you know if any of the tire carriers are tucked in closer. I'm looking for one that squeezes it as close as possible. I don't plan on going any wider than 12.5".
Ddays
Hooked
Welcome!
Only other two decent swing-outs that I know of are Orfab & Genright. I think Hinrichs ran a Genright but not 100% sure. He may be able to say what the clearance is...
Honestly, even if you pick up the extra 4 inches or so, I can't believe that they would be anywhere as strong as the EVO carrier. That SOB is bomb-proof.
Only other two decent swing-outs that I know of are Orfab & Genright. I think Hinrichs ran a Genright but not 100% sure. He may be able to say what the clearance is...
Honestly, even if you pick up the extra 4 inches or so, I can't believe that they would be anywhere as strong as the EVO carrier. That SOB is bomb-proof.
trailraider
Active Member
do they make these to fit factory style taillights?
or are they all the round style lighting?
or are they all the round style lighting?
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Round only. No factory light option
trailraider
Active Member
doh! that's not what I wanted to hear.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
I know, I personally like the factory look as well. But is the best tire carrier out there
trailraider
Active Member
ya , have the JW taillights and like them. was hoping to keep them. but I may have to change plans now I guess.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Do you really think people would drive around with blocked tail lights?
Ddays
Hooked
I agree, you can see the brake lights at pretty much every angle but with the tire in the carrier there is a certain spot where the opposite side light is blocked.
Since I was in one accident already I didn't want to give some stupid ass an excuse that he didn't see my brake lights so I fabbed up these two. With these you can see
at least one brake light no matter where you are behind me now. Not a plug, but you can see how I made these on page 9 of my build thread
Since I was in one accident already I didn't want to give some stupid ass an excuse that he didn't see my brake lights so I fabbed up these two. With these you can see
at least one brake light no matter where you are behind me now. Not a plug, but you can see how I made these on page 9 of my build thread
shadowpaige64507
Member
This doesn't look blocked at all....:dont_tell:
Note: found pic online, not mine.
Note: found pic online, not mine.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Nice jk..,,
Ddays
Hooked
Yup, you're 100% correct and I should have stated that even with the stock carrier the wheel will block one side of the tail lights at an angle.
From behind you can see both of the lights clearly. The holes in the vertical braces also allow the brake lights to be seen through them. I'm sure every guy running this setup has had a cop following them plus passed inspections with them installed. There is no issue with seeing the brake lights.
As I noted, one accident and 5 months getting the damn thing back to pre-accident condition gets you looking at stuff you normally wouldn't. I installed those lights because I couldn't
find a third brake light solution I liked so I went with one on either side.
Shame on me, I totally missed the sarcasm...
Hit the brakes in the same photo and the lights stand out just fine. Also, if you are following me that closely and I hit the brakes I'm in my second accident...
move back some and the lights show up just fine.
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trailraider
Active Member
A nice led light set up on the lower bar would be a sweet addition in the carrier. maybe good for a future design upgrade
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
And it would get ripped off if you actually wheel.