Tailgate Mounted Tire Carrier

[Delbridgem]

If the above pics dont do it, this will surely motivate you to buy some tools. Johnny Joints and DOM tubing.
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What size Johnny joints are these? Really like this idea.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

i think having a rear mounted spare has much to do with the rig and the wheeling its intended for. Personally my rig will be used for overland and expedition of canadian rockies. for me i need the cargo space and that means rear tire carrier. If i could afford all the upgrades i'd be headed for 40's instead of 37's.

Not to derail the thread, but understand that if you build it right for 37’s, you’ve already built for 40’s. There really is no middle ground between 35’s and 40’s.

 

[AidenC]

If the above pics dont do it, this will surely motivate you to buy some tools. Johnny Joints and DOM tubing.
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More info on this design?

 

[LONGJP2]

What size Johnny joints are these? Really like this idea.

I'm curious how strong they are when used that way (side loaded).

 

[pagrey]

I'm curious how strong they are when used that way (side loaded).

They aren't really side loaded much, the top one is pulling out and the bottom is pushing in and the forces are massively less than holding an axle pulling and pushing a two ton Jeep. The tire is just dead weight.

 

[LONGJP2]

They aren't really side loaded much, the top one is pulling out and the bottom is pushing in and the forces are massively less than holding an axle pulling and pushing a two ton Jeep. The tire is just dead weight.

Seems to me, that when the tailgate is closed, most of the weight is straight down (through the joint).

 

[pagrey]

Seems to me, that when the tailgate is closed, most of the weight is straight down (through the joint).

Okay, I think the main forces are trying to rotate the carrier and not pull down, it makes a big difference in the way the things interact. For example removing the top bolt the joint would slide out and drop the tire, there would be almost no downward force to friction hold the joint in place. If downward was the main force the joint wouldn't move. Doesn't really matter though, I mean I don't want to go on too much about it.

 

[AidenC]

Savvy needs to hurry the hell up and make a spare tire carrier

 

[MikekiM]

I don't wheel hard like many of you, but I live in the NE. Our roads are an absolute joke. The Exogate is the next item on my to-do list. I do like the OR Fab with the cans attached (Sold Out at the moment), and maybe I'll go that route by the time I am ready to pull the trigger but it is kind of overkill for my use and 33's.

 

[Vasq]

Hijack!
I've been thinking about making the move to a body mounted tire carrier lately. MORryde is definitely my fall back, but I cam across this one today.
http://crawlerconceptz.com/index.php/tj-body-mounted-tire-carrier.html
Didn't know if anyone has had any experience or thoughts on it? If it has all the tie in brackets, it could work well. All I want to carry on the back is a spare tire (33") a shovel, axe, and my trasharoo.

for who is wondering, this company is long out of business

 

[SvtLdr]

for who is wondering, this company is long out of business

Well... that makes sense why the link doesn't work then. thanks

 

[Vasq]

Well... that makes sense why the link doesn't work then. thanks

I went through hoops trying to figure them out. They are actually in trouble for taking a bunch of orders (money) then disappearing. Luckily I wasn't one of those people.
There is one guy with their carrier on here (can't remember his name off the top of my head), but overall they had a really good product.

Edit: I found him haha

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/korra-a-daily-driven-and-trail-ready-sahara.28181/

 

[Ephry73]

If the above pics dont do it, this will surely motivate you to buy some tools. Johnny Joints and DOM tubing.
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This looks so good and so simple. Love it

 

[Hunterd5400]

If the above pics dont do it, this will surely motivate you to buy some tools. Johnny Joints and DOM tubing.
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Hey I know it's been almost 5 years since this post but do you have the measurements for this body mounted tire carrier or any other info? I really love the results and want to replicate it for my tj.

 

[inkedrose]

I had one of these on my last Jeep, have a bumper mounted spare now. Debating going back to a tailgate mount to swap bumpers and gain better departure angle plus hopefully shed a little weight. It was nice to be able to open and close tail gate as one piece as well

https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugg...oFymb-VgJBoC9SoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&got=true

 

[MikekiM]

I had one of these on my last Jeep, have a bumper mounted spare now. Debating going back to a tailgate mount to swap bumpers and gain better departure angle plus hopefully shed a little weight. It was nice to be able to open and close tail gate as one piece as well

https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugged-ridge-spartacus-hd-tire-carrier-hinge-casting-9706-tj.html?utm_content=XTBumpers-TireCarrierandMounts|RuggedRidge&T5_Var4=J108256&intl=0&utm_campaign=XTW+Wrangler+Brands+&+Vehicle+Low+LTVTop&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADdHURQqfNGRGSJIUMtdCUNvn6yUh&gclid=CjwKCAiAgoq7BhBxEiwAVcW0LNTI-fsyackYZePxTayt-doYY3JTq4NMt4nz9W8j7kb_oFymb-VgJBoC9SoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&got=true

I had the same Rugged Ridge Spartacus. The thing was rock solid. Tailgate closed with a finger. Only short comings were there were that the pivot points weren't servicable and the deal killer for me that I couldn't install the Bestop Cargo Basket brackets. I use the basket a few times a month and being able to remove it is key.

I lucked out and found a Bestop HighRock 4x4 HD Tire Carrier from a member here. Bestop stopped selling it years ago. Also rock solid. Serviceable pivot points. Zero rattles. Tub & tailgate mounted swing out. If one can be found, I highly recommend it.

 

[SvtLdr]

I had the same Rugged Ridge Spartacus. The thing was rock solid. Tailgate closed with a finger. Only short comings were there were that the pivot points weren't servicable and the deal killer for me that I couldn't install the Bestop Cargo Basket brackets. I use the basket a few times a month and being able to remove it is key.

I lucked out and found a Bestop HighRock 4x4 HD Tire Carrier from a member here. Bestop stopped selling it years ago. Also rock solid. Serviceable pivot points. Zero rattles. Tub & tailgate mounted swing out. If one can be found, I highly recommend it.
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Gotta love those forum members coming in clutch!