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bman198 said:
I'm not trying to pick any fights here... I'm just saying that people have said it has happened and it may not happen to every one but all it takes is one... Just trying to help out a fellow jeeper that's all.
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It never happened to me. In fact, it has never happened to anybody I know. There is the possibility of damaging the tailgate by dropping off a ledge and dragging your spare. This can happen with any size tire in the stock location.
 
bman198 said:
Do some research and look around... I have found plenty of people online saying that when putting a larger than stock tire on the stock carrier, that they have noticed wrinkles and even cracks in the sheet metal along the hinges... It's not my decision, I'd rather pay the extra money for a bumper and tire carrier (which is extra protection for off-roading as well) then risk messing up my tailgate and having to dish out the money for a MOPAR replacement. Just my thoughts.
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I've done a lot of research, in fact a lot of it has been out on the trails and not just reading online. Sorry but you are wrong here.

As Moochie said, I don't know anyone that has had damage from running the spare. Damage from dropping off a ledge sure but not from running a spare properly.
 
OverlanderJK said:
I've done a lot of research, in fact a lot of it has been out on the trails and not just reading online. Sorry but you are wrong here.

As Moochie said, I don't know anyone that has had damage from running the spare. Damage from dropping off a ledge sure but not from running a spare properly.
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Just so that you realize I'm not completely wrong...


Like I said it is hit or miss... Maybe you and your buddies got lucky but it happens, and I'd rather than tell In5ane1 that it is a possibility rather than say no it never happens :thumb:
 
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bman198 said:
Just so that you realize I'm not completely wrong...



Like I said it is hit or miss... Maybe you and your buddies got lucky but it happens, and I'd rather than tell In5ane1 that it is a possibility rather than say no it never happens :thumb:
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bman198,

Understand the good intentions and thanks for your opinion.

But...to the other guys points I also know a lot of guys running 35" tires with no issues. Until I see something more solid, ill probably go with the body armor for now.

Quite honestly I think down the road when I get a better tire carrier....I like to ORFAB version that supports rotopax. I have recovery points on stock bumper (factory hook and tow hitch) so I dont see me needing a bumper for now.

My first concern is the oil pan...looking at the rancho skid.
 
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bman198 said:
Just so that you realize I'm not completely wrong...


Like I said it is hit or miss... Maybe you and your buddies got lucky but it happens, and I'd rather than tell In5ane1 that it is a possibility rather than say no it never happens :thumb:
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So you take what the people say on other forums and believe that but don't believe what you read here? Seems logical.
 
bman198 said:
Just so that you realize I'm not completely wrong...

Like I said it is hit or miss... Maybe you and your buddies got lucky but it happens, and I'd rather than tell In5ane1 that it is a possibility rather than say no it never happens :thumb:
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No luck involved. Any thing is possible. If you don't have it secured tightly with the rubber isolators the vibrations alone will cause it to fail eventually.
 
bman198 said:
Do some research and look around... I have found plenty of people online saying that when putting a larger than stock tire on the stock carrier, that they have noticed wrinkles and even cracks in the sheet metal along the hinges... It's not my decision, I'd rather pay the extra money for a bumper and tire carrier (which is extra protection for off-roading as well) then risk messing up my tailgate and having to dish out the money for a MOPAR replacement. Just my thoughts.
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I ran a 33" BFG with Fuel Trophy wheel on the stock carrier on my 2 door for over a year with no issues. This includes off roading, accidently backing into rocks, even jumping it. No signs of any issues whatsoever. I do have the Daystar Tailgate Bumpstops. I am running the same setup on my JKU with no issues as well. I believe EvoLander ran a 37 on the stock carrier all through JKX??
 
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