Modular Spare Tire Cargo Rack

[mikegcny]

Does anyone make a modular spare tire rack system where there are permanently attached brackets and then accessories attach to the brackets. Accessories like a rack above the tire, tool holders left and right of the tire, etc.

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[ChuckQue]

Does anyone make a modular spare tire rack system where there are permanently attached brackets and then accessories attach to the brackets. Accessories like a rack above the tire, tool holders left and right of the tire, etc.

I know you want permanently attached, but, I personally don’t want gear mounted to my spare 24/7. Too many sticky fingers in the world. I opted for AAL’s Spare Tire Platform, it’s lightweight, modular, easily mounted and removed. It has add ons to mount up rotopax, traction boards, axe, shovel, medical kits, dry boxes, all sorts of stuff if you have the imagination.

 

[mikegcny]

I know you want permanently attached,

I only want a permanently attached bracket (one that could not be removed if the tire is not removed).

 

[ChuckQue]

I only want a permanently attached bracket (one that could not be removed if the tire is not removed).

Ah. So you’d remove everything except the mounting bracket when not in use?

 

[mikegcny]

Ah. So you’d remove everything except the mounting bracket when not in use?

Yes.

 

[ChuckQue]

Yes.

The STP I mentioned above would work perfectly then. Plus you don’t have to fuss with installing a bracket of some sort behind your spare tire. Also, if you ever move up in tire size or change your wheel offset you won’t lose any compatibility.

 

[ChuckQue]

The only other rack I’ve seen that comes to mind is the Garvin. They make quality stuff but I’d rather have the modularity of the STP.

https://garvinracks.com/18-23-wrangler-jl/jl-trail-rack

 

[Reinen]

If it's only hanging off the spare or tailgate you will very quickly encounter a tailgate weight limit problem. Stock tailgate and hinges are only rated for 85 lbs, which would include the spare and whatever else you mount.

 

[MugOfPaul]

I use the Rockslide EZ Rack... it gives you two solid plates to work with. But if you've got a bigger budget it sounds like the AdventureLab MASS is what you're looking for.

Does anyone make a modular spare tire rack system where there are permanently attached brackets and then accessories attach to the brackets. Accessories like a rack above the tire, tool holders left and right of the tire, etc.

 

[ChuckQue]

If it's only hanging off the spare or tailgate you will very quickly encounter a tailgate weight limit problem. Stock tailgate and hinges are only rated for 85 lbs, which would include the spare and whatever else you mount.

Exactly. Regardless of what OP chooses he will need to reinforce his entire tailgate hinge setup. Even if running stock sized tires I would. It’s just not worth the risk of damaging the tailgate.

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