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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Doodle on June 14, 2007, 08:15:10 PM

Title: Spare wheel hanger?
Post by: Doodle on June 14, 2007, 08:15:10 PM

Guys,
For those that are running the larger than standard tyres how have you mounted the spare on your rig?

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Post by: Sam on June 14, 2007, 10:11:53 PM

mines either at the bottom of the garden  :roll:

no good no my roofrack like some peeps carry em - i can barely lift it off the floor never mind go climbing with it :(

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Post by: Manda on June 14, 2007, 10:36:00 PM

I've got my 33x12.50 on a Bestop swing out tyre carrier.

(http://http://www.4wd.com/catalog/products/large/61960-01.jpg)

http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=6196001 (http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=6196001)

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Post by: Mort on June 15, 2007, 11:01:35 AM

On my TJ I have a Warn rear tyre carrier, fitted to Warn rear bumper.  

You can remove the studs from the stock tyre carrier, then fit longer studs and some penny washers to move the larger tyre away from the tailgate. You can also fit a wheel spacer, which will do the same thing.  I wouldn't suggest going larger than 33" using this method, as it'll put strain on the tailgate hinges.

For an XJ, lay it down flat in the boot and strap it down, or fit to roof bars using a ladder lock.