Hinged Gate vs. Bumper Mounted Tire Carrier

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eazy

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I just got my EVO lift and 35" KO2s installed yesterday and I need a quick solution for my spare tire. What are the pros and cons of running a hinged gate carrier like the EVO vs. a bumper mounted tire carrier like ACE, Poison Spyder, etc.?

Is the hinged gate style only worth it if you leave your stock rear bumper alone?

It seems like the price of the EVO plus a new rear bumper could be about the same price as a rear bumper/tire carrier combo.

EVO:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/fits/...o-mfg-jk-pro-series-hinged-gate-carrier-black

ACE:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/fits/...g-pro-series-rear-bumper-w-tire-carrier-black

Poison Spyder:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/fits/...ckbrawler-ii-rear-bumper-w-tire-carrier-black

Thanks for the help.
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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Of the choices you are looking at, this is what I can tell you.

A hinged tire carrier simply helps to get the entire weight of the spare off the tailgate itself and transfers part of the load to the body. It's something to consider if you're running bumperless in the rear. Back in the day, it was really the only way you could maintain the ability to open your tailgate like factory. The biggest downside to a carrier like this is that the spare is STILL attached to the tailgate. If you come off a tall ledge or climb a steep obstacle, your spare will catch and jack up your tailgate and or rear glass if you have one.

Bumper tire carriers are nice in that you transfer the entire weight of the spare onto the frame and of course the bumper gives you serious protection as well. Now that modern designs include the ability to still open your tailgate with one hand just like factory, it's a good option to consider especially being that if you come off a big ledge or climb a steep obstacle, your spare will not damage your tailgate or rear glass.

Last but not least, may I recommend you give Havoc Off Road or Trail Jeeps a look before buying anything as they are both supporters of this forum and help make it possible for you to ask questions like this for free. Thank you.
 
scull20

scull20

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If you're running your stock wheels you can retain the same isolators...just need a little pushing to get the lugs to thread.
 
USMC Wrangler

USMC Wrangler

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MR.Ty said:
Extend your isolators and run your stock carrier. Quick, easy and free.
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wayoflife said:
:cheesy: And then there's this! :crazyeyes:

With just a set of 35's, this is what I would do :yup:
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Agreed! MR.Ty helped me extend my isolators when I went to 35's.

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eazy

Member
Thanks guys. Do I need a bracket to raise the tire up? I tried mounting it but the tire rubbed the rear bumper.
 
E

eazy

Member
cozdude said:
You can get just rubber tubing for a lot cheaper at your local hardware store that will snug up right over the stock isolator


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Okay great. So is my only concern with running a 35 on the stock carrier hitting the tire on something? Or do I need to be concerned with the weight also?
 
Mkp08

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eazy said:
I just got my EVO lift and 35" KO2s installed yesterday and I need a quick solution for my spare tire. What are the pros and cons of running a hinged gate carrier like the EVO vs. a bumper mounted tire carrier like ACE, Poison Spyder, etc.?

Is the hinged gate style only worth it if you leave your stock rear bumper alone?

It seems like the price of the EVO plus a new rear bumper could be about the same price as a rear bumper/tire carrier combo.

EVO:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/fits/...o-mfg-jk-pro-series-hinged-gate-carrier-black

ACE:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/fits/...g-pro-series-rear-bumper-w-tire-carrier-black

Poison Spyder:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/fits/...ckbrawler-ii-rear-bumper-w-tire-carrier-black

Thanks for the help.
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If you decide to go with a tailgate mount you might want to look at MORryde spare tire carrier. It replaces your hinges like the evo does but its less expensive. I have it on lm Jeep Im running 37's on bead lock rims and it holds it amazing no squeeking or rattling its solid and it doesnt sag. here is a link to there sight. http://www.morryde.com/products/148...cts/129-heavy-duty-jk-wrangler-tailgate-hinge
I like mine and it works good.

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wayoflife

wayoflife

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Mkp08 said:
If you decide to go with a tailgate mount you might want to look at MORryde spare tire carrier. It replaces your hinges like the evo does but its less expensive. I have it on lm Jeep Im running 37's on bead lock rims and it holds it amazing no squeeking or rattling its solid and it doesnt sag. here is a link to there sight. http://www.morryde.com/products/148...cts/129-heavy-duty-jk-wrangler-tailgate-hinge
I like mine and it works good.

:rock:
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:cheesy: It always cracks me up how fanboys feel the need to chime in on a thread to recommend what they've chosen to buy, complete with a link of course and this in spite of the fact that the OP never asked about it.
 
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eazy

Member
I'm still running the stock carrier at this point, but it looks like some of the rivets by the hinges may already be affected. It looks like the metal is starting to deform around them.

Have there been any reviews, positive or negative, on the EVO Pro Series Hinged Gate Carrier? I seem to remember reading some people had issues with fasteners, and when I just looked on NorthRidge it said Discontinued..

The LOD Destroyer series looks interesting as well..
http://lodoffroad.com/products/jeep...e-carriers/2007-2016-jk-destroyer-shorty.html


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elgordomucho

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eazy said:
I'm still running the stock carrier at this point, but it looks like some of the rivets by the hinges may already be affected. It looks like the metal is starting to deform around them.

Have there been any reviews, positive or negative, on the EVO Pro Series Hinged Gate Carrier? I seem to remember reading some people had issues with fasteners, and when I just looked on NorthRidge it said Discontinued..

The LOD Destroyer series looks interesting as well..
http://lodoffroad.com/products/jeep...e-carriers/2007-2016-jk-destroyer-shorty.html


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Please refer to what Eddie posted:

Last but not least, may I recommend you give Havoc Off Road or Trail Jeeps a look before buying anything as they are both supporters of this forum and help make it possible for you to ask questions like this for free. Thank you.

I am positive that any price that you are able to find will be matched/beat by one of the supporting vendors.
 
E

eazy

Member
elgordomuch said:
Please refer to what Eddie posted:

Last but not least, may I recommend you give Havoc Off Road or Trail Jeeps a look before buying anything as they are both supporters of this forum and help make it possible for you to ask questions like this for free. Thank you.

I am positive that any price that you are able to find will be matched/beat by one of the supporting vendors.
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Yes, I will contact them once I've decided what my purchase will be. At this point, I am undecided.

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notnalc68

notnalc68

That dude from Mississippi
elgordomuch said:
Please refer to what Eddie posted:

Last but not least, may I recommend you give Havoc Off Road or Trail Jeeps a look before buying anything as they are both supporters of this forum and help make it possible for you to ask questions like this for free. Thank you.

I am positive that any price that you are able to find will be matched/beat by one of the supporting vendors.
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Off-road Evolution & LOD are also forum supporters, and products can be purchased directly from them.


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