Would this style of swing out cause the same problems as having your tire mounted on the gate?View attachment 42853
No, the spare attaches to it and it attaches to the body at the hinges and on the quarter panel. By its design, the load would be distributed and not damage your tailgate.
I am leaning towards the OR-FAB carrier myself. Everyone who owns one seems to say it is sturdy and does its job very well. One thing to consider is whether or not you want the Rotopax version or not. I don't like how far it sticks out, so I am most likely going to go with the one that sits closer to the body for better departure angles. The Genright and Evo carrier are awesome, but like you I never plan on going bigger than 37's, so it is overkill...on my wallet too.