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Offline terryb

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spare tire carrier
« on: January 11, 2015, 01:09:56 PM »
hello gentalman,  im thinking about adding a spare tire to my 3a but do not want it mounted on the side. i want to mount it on the rear.  i am hoping someone can post some pics. of the tire mount and the diminsions of it.  i would like to see if i can build one first before buying one.
thanks to any and all that replay.
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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2015, 01:23:00 PM »
Be aware that if you mount the spare on the tailgate you may want to add some reinforcement as stock 3A tailgates were not designed to withstand that extra weight. It's pretty easy to do.

Here's some good reading over on the 3B page:

http://cj3b.info/Tech/TailgateSpare.html

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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2015, 03:26:46 PM »
thanks ryan,  alot of good info there...
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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2015, 12:04:20 PM »
Yes! Finally a topic I can contribute to. I added a junkyard tire carrier to my jeep. I'll get you some pics and details in a little bit.


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So this carrier is mounted on the passenger side with these brackets, the bottom one has threaded rod welded to it to connect it to the roll bar mount inside the wheel well. The top has a backing plate.





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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2015, 08:17:44 PM »




This is the inside, I basically cut off the outside loop of the carrier

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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2015, 08:20:50 PM »
It attaches to the drivers side with the tailgate hook.



Overall it turned out fine. I would lower the tire on the carrier if I did it over. But ultimately the tire -just- squeaks by the winch, so it worked out in the end.




Hopefully this gives you some ideas. Not the most pro job but it has worked for the last 5 years. 8-)
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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2015, 10:32:15 PM »
That's nice work Jesse.  I like it.

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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2015, 09:21:30 AM »
Jesse
You mentioned it was a Junk yard pull, what vehicle did you pull it from, looks like it was made to fit.

Terry, another option would be the tire carrier from an M38 jeep, you can buy these over the counter at Military Vehicle suppliers like Midwest Military.  They will mount right on the tailgate however you should put some reinforcement on the gate.  I think one of the guys here modified his 3a gate to take the extra load, it was just a couple of small angles if I remember.
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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2015, 10:23:45 AM »
Here's and M38 tailgate. The spare tire bracket reinforcement is almost like two side-by-side hat channels. The fuel can bracket reinforcement is a couple of "T" shaped pieces welded on. This particular tailgate has another plate reinforcement in the center. No idea what that was for. Probably a Bubba mod.

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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2015, 10:53:53 AM »
Hi Terry,
Here is another idea which I came up with.� There is no drilling or mods to the vehicle at all.� You will have to drill four holes in the base of the carrier where it mounts to your frame, and then make four shims out of conduit to fir the carrier out away from your frame 1 1/2 inches.� Just bolt it up and you're good to go.� If you still want to use your tailgate, you just pull the hitch pin from the upper hole and the whole carrier with tire will swing down to the ground.� I bolted mine as I don't use the tail gate and didn't want any rattles.� I'm going to try to put up some photos, but not sure I can.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Fab-Products-15-954730-Universal-Carrier/dp/B0041388UG/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1421597928&sr=1-10&keywords=spare+tire+carrier


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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2015, 11:48:54 AM »
Haha cheers aboyandhisdog, looks like we have jeep twins!


I think I took my carrier from a nissan pathfinder (?) I cut a good foot off the end where it attaches to the tailgate.

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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2015, 12:00:33 PM »
I was thinking the same thing...we could be mistaken for a pair of Ferraris'.
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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2015, 09:07:49 AM »
A big thank you to all.  i get alot of great info from you guys and sometimes a good laugh. alot of good natured ribbing goes on sometimes.  i have seen the m38 carrier on some web sites and their alittle salty in price. id like to build one since i have access to some scrap metal. if someone has the m38 tire carrier if you could post a pic or drawing with the measurements that would be great. if not i'll just get to cutting and welding and see what i come up with.
thanks again to all.  :)
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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2015, 06:16:25 PM »
Here you go:



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Re: spare tire carrier
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2015, 02:47:40 PM »
PERFECT  thanks ryan,  that will be a great help.  just what I needed.  thank you :D
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