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Offline LKap

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Spare tire carrier ID
« 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?
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Re: Spare tire carrier ID
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2017, 09:16:31 AM »
I haven't seen a carrier with that angle.�

Reinforcing the tailgate with wood does work.� I have done this...

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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.� An M38 style carrier moves the tire out and away from the tailgate surface.� You might have to shim a 3A style.

« Last Edit: October 04, 2017, 03:15:12 PM by athawk11 »
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Re: Spare tire carrier ID
« Reply #2 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
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