The JK Factory Tire Carrier Sucks!!
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olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
i'm going to get the evo tire carrier, but i don't know how i'm supposed to get the tire on. it's really heavy.
A self-proclaimed body builder here on the forum once told me that too. Said he couldn't get it on without 2 other guys and 15 min. Me, I'm a small scrawny guy so I just use magical pixie dust. Using it, I can get mine on without issue and in about 2 minutes. :crazyeyes:
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
how much do you bench? :crazyeyes:
Coloradan
New member
Whoah, sorry. I was under the impression they had upgraded the hinges. My bad.
Sharkey
Word Ninja
I sit on one every chance I get. (And I can put a 37 on a carrier)
pvanweelden
New member
No worries, I was trying to polite, while my mind was saying 'Wtf is this guy talking about'
Back on subject- I did add a bottom bumpstop to my factory carrier after I realized the daystar bumpstops weren't really doing that much to isolate the tire with the mbrp bracket.
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No worries, I was trying to polite, while my mind was saying 'Wtf is this guy talking about'
Back on subject- I did add a bottom bumpstop to my factory carrier after I realized the daystar bumpstops weren't really doing that much to isolate the tire with the mbrp bracket.
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You know, that's a great idea and something that the old TJ's had. Don't know why they got rid of the lower isolators on a JK. :naw:
2013CGJKU
Member
Those hinges are probably the biggest gimmick in the automotive world since those electric superchargers that you were supposed to stuff in your intake tube! Haha!
Levi
2013 CG JKU 6-speed
2013CGJKU
Member
I was just thinking the same thing. Perfect resolution to the issue at hand!
Levi
2013 CG JKU 6-speed
pvanweelden
New member
Thank you. It helped to stiffen up my 315/70 but mainly gave me a little extra peace of mind.
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LOL!! Looks like the TeraFlex fanboys are finally coming out of the woodwork to defend their precious company on FB. :cheesy:
I should note that I made NO mention of TeraFlex on FB no did I make any mention of breaks - just posted up how well the factory tire carrier has held up on Evolander. :crazyeyes:
I should note that I made NO mention of TeraFlex on FB no did I make any mention of breaks - just posted up how well the factory tire carrier has held up on Evolander. :crazyeyes:
10frank9
Web Wheeler
Typical..... So I have come to the following conclusions:
1. Your haters will take advantage of ANY opportunity to hate on you.
2. People who buy and install Teraflex products seem to feel as though they must defend their sacred TF name at all costs.....
It's pretty hilarious when you think about it. Folks getting their panties in a bunch.
Apparently nothing even if it's on your own website. :naw:
What I don't get is why fanboys get so worked up over a whole lot of nothing. Don't like what I have to say, don't read it. Think that my recommendation on products is biased, don't buy what I recommend. Don't think I'm being truthful when I show PROOF of how a product has failed, spend your money however you damn well please. To suggest that I shouldn't share what I have seen on MY forum or facebook page is like suggesting that I shouldn't share what I have seen in my own house. It's so funny to hear these trolls accuse me of being some kind of Nazi or Communist when it is THEY who want to SILENCE me for speaking out. :naw:
The sad truth is, I actually know this Clit guy. He even got his bodyshop to help us out with our VENGEANCE build back in the day. I honestly don't know why he feels the need to take on TeraFlex's fight now and in this manner. It's so funny how guys like him always try to make it into a money thing - as if I need or would even want TeraFlex's money.
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
I only recommend products that I would personally put on my jeeps. I've bought shit products before and try to help people not make the same mistakes that I have. But some of these people's brand loyalty is amazing! I don't get it.
branman
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Something interesting is Mopar makes a High Lift Jack mount for the tailgate. Stock rubi wheel and tire is 72 pounds + 30+ pounds for the high lift + 5 pounds for the bracket = 107+. I believe a 37" nitro and a ATX Slab is 105
Disclaimer: These weight are just estimates based on shipping weights but just sayin. :rolleyes2:
Disclaimer: These weight are just estimates based on shipping weights but just sayin. :rolleyes2:
heybob
New member
Yup glad to see posts showing the good oem parts. There is a local group that swear by teraflex track bars and hinges. I've tried to explain the waste of money but I stop short of making enemies.
Personally the biggest killer of oem tailgates is the teraflex spare tire extender bracket. I've seen it do it's best at killing those tailgate welds. The directions say nothing about keeping the tire isolated. It's not adjustable so the spare just hangs out there like a giant lever.
Personally the biggest killer of oem tailgates is the teraflex spare tire extender bracket. I've seen it do it's best at killing those tailgate welds. The directions say nothing about keeping the tire isolated. It's not adjustable so the spare just hangs out there like a giant lever.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
A 37" Nitto trail grappler is 85 pound and a mud grappler is 90 pounds. The slab weighs 30 pounds I believe. So the wheel and tire are a bit more but you have a valid point.