Please share more about the debacle!!!! What's the debacle????
Just wanna update since you gave me the idea to rotate the spare b/c the wheel weights were interfering with the sensors. I had the TPMS at 12 o clock, but there are a ton of weights on this tire and they were at about 9 o clock, and the parking assist kept saying "parking assist unavailable, clean sensors". So I rotated them to be at 12 o clock and the TPMS roughly 2 o clock. Fixed my issue!
Yeah, your spare doesn't sit back all that far. I didn't go with real big tires (cause I don't do real tough trails - yet), so the sensors were picking up a lot of tire, weight/TPMS. Now, after the HD install, makes absolutely no difference where the wheel weights are located. Nor where the TPMS is sitting. For me, it was a fantastic upgrade. And way more solid than the OEM. No 3rd brake light sitting in the view out the back window. And the tire actually sits low enough that the rearview mirror has some actual functionality.Just wanna update since you gave me the idea to rotate the spare b/c the wheel weights were interfering with the sensors. I had the TPMS at 12 o clock, but there are a ton of weights on this tire and they were at about 9 o clock, and the parking assist kept saying "parking assist unavailable, clean sensors". So I rotated them to be at 12 o clock and the TPMS roughly 2 o clock. Fixed my issue!
Also I use the Teraflex HD tire carrier, but paired with the Mopar tailgate reinforcement as I optioned it and it hasn't been an issue yet. Maybe someday Ill upgrade to the Teraflex hinged tire carrier. Also, Im using a Motobilt rear bumper that has sensor placement in slightly different areas than the stock bumpers, so that could be a variable. They are unfortunately angled downward more than stock which can give inaccurate readings and phantom beeps.
Go for the alpha carrier and tailgate reinforcement. You won’t be disappointed, looks factory and very strong. Bit expensive but 100% worth the money.
Thanks, so it's self-inflicted and no need for people to worry, whew.
I installed the HD, and for what it is, and how well it works, it is worth every single penny. The overall adjustability of the HD is worth the install alone. No matter what tire size I run, the HD has it covered. Well, until I go up in size, then I will have to add the bracket for the tailgate.
Oh no, it was seriously self inflicted. I read about how some folks got lucky and didn't have the park assist issues after going up in tire size. And others were able to resolve their issues simply by clocking the spare (wheel weights and/or TPMS location with the park assist sensors). I, was unlucky, on both points. But, the HD install was quick, easy, and really worth the money put out. And, no issues what so ever.
Yup, I get what you're saying. My tire/wheel combo isn't near as heavy, so I'm not in need of the reinforcement as yet. But I'm sure in the future, it will happen for me as well. But yeah, the Alpha HD was a "smart" investment and worth while upgrade for my JLU.
