MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
Mel posted that it's 45lbs.
New Evo Mfg pro series hinged gate
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Mel posted that it's 45lbs.
Overland_stormtrooper
Caught the Bug
well this is good news indeed have been looking at oh so many options in regards to just how I wanted to carry that spare , with 20' rim and a 35 ' tire it is by no means lightweight and I know that stock one isn't going to hold out for long so replacement is a must .. an while I have considered bumper mounted my options are limited because of the roof rack which is frame mounted so a stubby rear or drill through it are my choices and not finding one I liked enough my other choice is obvious a hd carrier that is pretty much same as stock .. this will solve my issue of wanting something made in the good ole USA and that will hold what I got :thumb::thumb::thumb: now just gotta save the pennies up for it
MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
Odd my stock one has been holding fine for two years. I bet if it's isolated properly it won't break and then you won't need to upgrade your tire carrier.
sittingduk
New member
Totally missed that. :doh: thanks! and lighter than I thought. :thumb:
OhNoTheJiggies
New member
I'm curious how these hinged carriers work so well compared to the stock hinges and tire carrier... I know of the material strength and obviously built better, but how is it that the stock ones sag over time but these don't?
I just don't really understand the engineering behind it.
Anyone care to help me understand it a little better?
I just don't really understand the engineering behind it.
Anyone care to help me understand it a little better?
boardsurfer
Active Member
The stock carrier is just bolted to the middle of the tailgate. All that weight pulls on the sheet metal. With this style, the carrier is integrated to the hinges which takes the weight off the sheet metal and puts it on the hinges which is reinforced from the factory. The tailgate has spot welds inside which can pop under the weight from the stock carrier if you run a heavy wheel/tire combo.
OhNoTheJiggies
New member
So instead of all the weight being on the carrier that is attached to sheet metal, then that sheet metal attaching to the hinge... It just connects it all together to be nice and sturdy. Got it! Thank you!
hinrichs
Caught the Bug
Nothing against evo, but I would have it coated yourself once you get it.
Benito
Caught the Bug
I have to agree with hinrichs here. I almost want to sell my crawler concepts, pick this up and match it to the jeep. Give a really clean look I think.
toxicwaste29
New member
Ive been waiting for the past year or so since I heard evo is coming out with one. Looks like I can finally be ordering it.
Journeyman
New member
I called Evo on Tuesday they informed me they were shipping this week. I didn't ask specifically though about bare versus powder coated though. I'm going to order one next week, I'll keep this thread posted when I get it in my hands. I finally got the some insurance money from the jack ass that rear ended me!
MattMc
New member
I didn't even consider this. I can understand having it done yourself if you want a color other than black, but I like black.
Is there another reason to have it done locally?
Draconianwinter
New member
Damn one more thing I need to get lol
boardsurfer
Active Member
I havent seen anyone receiving theirs yet, but I got mine in today. Here are some first impressions. The attachment wont let me put them in order so you'll just get this big pile of pictures. There are some shots of the welds, the integrated antenna mount (nice touch!) and general shots. If this thing fails or cracks in any way I would be shocked. Note that there are 3 slots for bolting on the actual tire carrier piece as opposed two slots on the Crawler Concepts. I'm sure the CC piece is plenty strong but that bit is what was holding me back.
There are welds everywhere. Absolutely solid.
Shipping weight is 48lbs but it sure feels like a lot more. I'll put it on this weekend and report back if anyone is interested.
http://imgur.com/vo30JYb
There are welds everywhere. Absolutely solid.
Shipping weight is 48lbs but it sure feels like a lot more. I'll put it on this weekend and report back if anyone is interested.
http://imgur.com/vo30JYb
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WJCO
Meme King
Good looking carrier.
benatc1
Hooked
looks solid for sure, I may look at going this route instead of the big boy EVO tire carrier/corners. looking forward to hearing about the install and seeing it all together.