Best Tire Carrier for JL with 37s that doesn't require a rear bumper.

[DonBucket]

I finally got new wheels with an offset so that I don't need to use wheel spacers anymore...

Issue is the spare tire now sticks out to far, doesn't hit the bump stops... So the tire bounces around more than I would like upon hitting bumps on the road.

I am looking for a spare tire carrier / mount that doesn't require a rear bumper. I did the Rear Bumper Delete a while back.

Any ideas other than spending 700bucks plus on:
https://www.quadratec.com/p/smittybilt/hd-pivot-tire-carrier-wrangler-jl

https://evomfg.com/products/hd-hinged-tire-carrier-bare-for-jl

https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...oducts/wrangler-tailgate-tire-carrier-tcjl-01

Thanks!

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[Tool Guy]

CavFab Tire Carrier

 

[Carolina Jeeper]

I have had one made by Rusty's for several years. Its been perfect for me. It reinforces the tailgate and comes with heavy duty hinges.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

TeraFlex

 

[DonBucket]

CavFab Tire Carrier

That's nice... It's got me down to $650

 

[beast40]

Cavfab is a very popular option at a great price point, just keep in mind you need to paint it or have it powder coated.

 

[Chance_P]

Cavfab is worth it

 

[DonBucket]

TeraFlex

This one?

https://www.extremeterrain.com/tera...justable-spare-tire-mounting-kit-4838910.html

Much Better price at $370... But looks like I won't be able to mount my license plate without some shenanigans. Remember... No Bumper LOLS.

 

[Terpsmandan]

I went with the full teraflex system. I tried the carrier first in the stock hinge with the factory reinforcement bracket and ended up getting the replacement hinge after about 6 months.

 

[DonBucket]

I have had one made by Rusty's for several years. Its been perfect for me. It reinforces the tailgate and comes with heavy duty hinges.

This one?

https://www.rustysoffroad.com/products/rustys-tire-carrier-2018-and-later-jl-wrangler

 

[Floriduramax3.0]

Anyone know what brand I have? It seems very beefy and holds my 17 x 40 very good with no vibrations.
I would also like to know what antenna mount this is so I can get the right antenna.

 

[Chance_P]

This one?

https://www.extremeterrain.com/tera...justable-spare-tire-mounting-kit-4838910.html

Much Better price at $370... But looks like I won't be able to mount my license plate without some shenanigans. Remember... No Bumper LOLS.

That's half of the teraflex setup. It will allow you to fit a larger tire but it does absolutely nothing to reinforce the tailgate/hinge which you will most definitely want to do with 37s.

Here is a link to the other half.
https://www.extremeterrain.com/tera...J8vfY4963q2RLeMz-3QaAsMQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Chance_P]

Anyone know what brand I have? It seems very beefy and holds my 17 x 40 very good with no vibrations.
I would also like to know what antenna mount this is so I can get the right antenna.

Rugged ridge

 

[MitchRoyce]

TeraFlex

They are pretty good.

 

[Vinman]

Anyone know what brand I have? It seems very beefy and holds my 17 x 40 very good with no vibrations.
I would also like to know what antenna mount this is so I can get the right antenna.

Thats the Rugged Ridge carrier. I have the same one and no complaints with a 37” tire

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