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Spare Tire Carrier: Side Or Rear?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by OverEngineer, Aug 30, 2017.

  1. Aug 31, 2017
    Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated

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    The modern incarnation of the CJ to this day (is it still called the Wrangler?) still carries a full size spare, is that true?

    I've never seen a comparably sized temporary spare ("donut") on a Jeep or anything larger than a sedan but it would be neat to explore the idea, especially if it is side mounted and lower profile/not as obtrusive. Older Land Rovers often carried a spare on the engine bonnet but again these were I guess old bias-ply "pizza cutters".

    At least on the back the spare is acting as a bumper of sorts.
     
  2. Aug 31, 2017
    1957Willys

    1957Willys Member

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    I use a M38 tailgate with the factory reinforcements for the spare tire and fuel can mount. The side mount needs some work the quarter panel is ripped and is bent.
     
  3. Aug 31, 2017
    PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I tried that once. Was immediately told by a cop that it obstructed my lights and was a no-no.
     
  4. Aug 31, 2017
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    What plans do you have for your Jeep? How do you use it? Where do you go with it?
     
  5. Sep 1, 2017
    OverEngineer

    OverEngineer Member

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    This jeep will do modest trail rides like the White Rim and various trails in Colorado. I love the look of the side mount, however, I can build a bumper and swing out carrier pretty easily. Right now, I need to lower it and get a soft, flexible suspension. The tailgate is highly desired and useful. I'm just concerned about the hurting the sheet medal.
     
  6. Sep 1, 2017
    OverEngineer

    OverEngineer Member

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  7. Sep 1, 2017
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    Just for the record-


    A stock CJ is 59" wide.​

    A stock CJ with a 7.5 x 16 spare bolted to the side is 67" wide.​

    A stock JK is 74" wide.

    A JK with idiotically large tires is .., well ...

    ... well is wider yet.


    YWMV.

    H.
     
  8. Sep 1, 2017
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    :shock:
     
  9. Sep 1, 2017
    mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

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    So if you go with side spare, what do you do for spare jerry can?
     
  10. Sep 1, 2017
    Norcal69

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    If your looking for stock, stick with the side.
    I prefer the swing out.
    Norcal69's Common Sense Build.
    I have zero rattles. You can see the toggle clamp and rubber bumper that keeps everything tight. No bolts to remove, flip the latch and swing it open.
     
  11. Sep 2, 2017
    Snouts out

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    Mount the jerrycan on the side or on top of one of the rear fender wells!
     
  12. Sep 4, 2017
    Rich M.

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    I'm with the no spare crowd. Slime, plug kit, compressor. Oh and a can of zippo fluid and grill lighter if you need to set the bead :cool:
     
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  13. Sep 4, 2017
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    I think it's just you and me, bud. I'm not sure we constitute a "crowd." :D
     
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  14. Sep 4, 2017
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Put me in the no spare club too. I have a great original Hi-Lift jack that my Dad gave me. I want to mount it on the CJ, but I don't want to mount the spare. So I'm thinking, why have a jack without a spare...Wait! Maybe I need it to aid in fixing or plugging as described by Rich?
     
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  15. Sep 5, 2017
    wheelie

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    I'm a no spare Joe........around town. I took one on the trail when it was more serious stuff and farther from home. I don't drive it that often, let alone wheel it much anymore. I've only had 1 flat tire in my life that I can recall. Knock on wood.
     
  16. Sep 5, 2017
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Here is a good reason to have it on the rear - prevents backflips!
    Jeep-ing 101
     
  17. Sep 5, 2017
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Wow!
     
  18. Sep 5, 2017
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    & that's why you should carry a Big Bouncy spare for your Big Bouncy tires.
     
  19. Sep 6, 2017
    Rozcoking23

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    He's still looking for his seat!:D
     
  20. Sep 10, 2017
    don87401

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    This is what I have been building, I have it on my CJ8 and on my LJ. Piviots and sits on the bumper. I am going to use the same thing on my CJ6; P1010689 resized.jpg P1010690 resized.jpg

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    It can carry two of the Rotopax 4 gallon or 4 of the the two gallon size cans or storage boxes. I built brackets the hold it tight to the body with T bolts up near the top of the tub to keep it from rattling.
     
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