What spare tire mounting bracket are you using with the MORryde kit?

James9100 · Sep 28, 2024

Just ordered the full MORryde tailgate reinforcement kit but also need to get the actual spare tire mounting bracket/carrier.
What carrier are you guys using along with the MORryde (or old Exogate)?
Seems like just the OE is often recommended but then @Jerry Bransford always pops up and says his OE cracked within a short period of time carrying a 33” spare.
Did he just get unlucky?

Also wondering will my 33” tire clear my bumper with the OE mount or will I need to have it modified to raise it?
Thanks!

jjvw · Sep 28, 2024

Jerry didn't prevent the spare tire from bouncing. Do that and the factory tire mount will survive.

James9100 · Sep 28, 2024

jjvw said:
Jerry didn't prevent the spare tire from bouncing. Do that and the factory tire mount will survive.

I do believe he said that he extended the snubbers.

Edit:
Post in thread 'Is the stock tire carrier robust enough for smaller tires?'
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...st-enough-for-smaller-tires.42521/post-709256

jjvw · Sep 28, 2024

James9100 said:
I do believe he said that he extended the snubbers.

I know the things he said. The bottom line is that the more the bouncing is reduced, the slower the metal will fatigue, and the lifespan of the components will be increased.

jjvw · Sep 28, 2024

James9100 said:
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Edit:
Post in thread 'Is the stock tire carrier robust enough for smaller tires?'
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...st-enough-for-smaller-tires.42521/post-709256

Yes. I understand the frequent disconnect between Jerry's mind and the real world.

Peppergat · Sep 28, 2024

I got my spare carrier from hyline off road. Works perfectly with the MORyde. I’ll try to find the link.

Peppergat · Sep 28, 2024

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/spare-tire-mount.65683/

This is pretty good thread for information. It did go a little sideways. Lol

jjvw · Sep 28, 2024

Peppergat said:
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/spare-tire-mount.65683/

This is pretty good thread for information. It did go a little sideways. Lol

That was a fun thread!

James9100 · Sep 28, 2024

Peppergat said:
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/spare-tire-mount.65683/

This is pretty good thread for information. It did go a little sideways. Lol

Yup just some kind of spare support step on the bumper was my original plan before I decided to splurge on the MORryde.
So does everyone still have something like that in addition to the MORryde when using the OE carrier?

jjvw · Sep 28, 2024

James9100 said:
Yup just some kind of spare support step on the bumper was my original plan before I decided to splurge on the MORryde.
So does everyone still have something like that in addition to the MORryde when using the OE carrier?

Prevent the bouncing, whatever form that takes. Most who use the Exogate are not making little support steps.

Quit getting hung up on whatever Jerry thought was happening to his.

Peppergat · Sep 28, 2024

jjvw said:
That was a fun thread!

Haha. It was fun to watch it all unfold.

Peppergat · Sep 28, 2024

James9100 said:
Yup just some kind of spare support step on the bumper was my original plan before I decided to splurge on the MORryde.
So does everyone still have something like that in addition to the MORryde when using the OE carrier?

I didn’t add any extra support on mine. But, if I was bouncing around off road a bunch I would add one. Extra support is good.

red02tj · Sep 28, 2024

MORryde on stock carrier with 33s and extended snubbers, nice and tight. If you have access to a 3d printer check out the 3d printing thread and you can make some nice ones.

mjonesjr84 · Sep 28, 2024

I have the Rugged Ridge bracket that is straight. I had to drill new mounting holes in the bracket to move it down to fit in the MORryde. It works great, keeps the tire lower out of the rear window, and holds it close to the tub.

I also had snubber extensions 3D printed that had the same profile as the snubbers. The tire doesn't move.

primetime4 · Sep 28, 2024

red02tj said:
MORryde on stock carrier with 33s and extended snubbers, nice and tight. If you have access to a 3d printer check out the 3d printing thread and you can make some nice ones.

Same. I like that the stock carrier is closer to the tub than many after market carriers so I did not have to space the snubbers out that much. Also fit the Moryde without needing to use the offset brackets like some aftermarket’s require.

James9100 · Sep 28, 2024

primetime4 said:
Same. I like that the stock carrier is closer to the tub than many after market carriers so I did not have to space the snubbers out that much. Also fit the Moryde without needing to use the offset brackets like some aftermarket’s require.

What size tires are you running? If 33s did the spare clear the bumper?

TJ Jim · Sep 28, 2024

Stock carrier. 32”x11.5”. Extended the snubners to hold her tight.

primetime4 · Sep 28, 2024

James9100 said:
What size tires are you running? If 33s did the spare clear the bumper?

33s and it easily clears the bumper but I have a 1.25 body lift.

mjonesjr84 · Sep 28, 2024

With the MORryde, the stock carrier will clear 33's. The carrier bolts back into the OEM position, just 1/4" further away from the tailgate.

Mall'er · Sep 28, 2024

I have 35x12.5 on the stock carrier on the morryde. I extended the snubbers and added a drop step bumper so I could drop the height of the spare.

No issues with the stock carrier at all.

What spare tire mounting bracket are you using with the MORryde kit?

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