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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: LKap on June 25, 2017, 08:18:06 AM

Title: Spare tire carrier ID
Post by: LKap on June 25, 2017, 08:18:06 AM: Has anyone ever seen this mount before? The mounting holes are 5" apart from side to side and 3 3/4" apart top to bottom? It was directly mounted to the tailgate when I got the jeep. I just finished welding all the cracks that created! I was thinking about getting a correct 2a/3a mount and reinforcing the tailgating with an oak panel. Will this one work?
Title: Re: Spare tire carrier ID
Post by: athawk11 on June 25, 2017, 09:16:31 AM: I haven't seen a carrier with that angle.ï¿½

Reinforcing the tailgate with wood does work.ï¿½ I have done this...

(http://www.mywillyspics.com/images/2017/10/04/Tailgateinsideview.md.jpg) (http://www.mywillyspics.com/image/V0K5)]

Keep in mind that directly bolting a 3A style carrier to the tailgate may not offer enough offset, depending on the tires you are mounting.ï¿½ An M38 style carrier moves the tire out and away from the tailgate surface.ï¿½ You might have to shim a 3A style.

(http://www.mywillyspics.com/images/2017/10/04/20160827_091541.md.jpg) (http://www.mywillyspics.com/image/Y6Gf)
Title: Re: Spare tire carrier ID
Post by: LKap on June 25, 2017, 01:56:32 PM: I think I'm gonna go with the M38 carrier. I have to buy a new mount anyway - what's a few extra bucks ;D