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Do you have an original swing out tire rack?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by iamgeer, Mar 1, 2005.

  1. Mar 1, 2005
    iamgeer

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    I want a swing out tire rack for my heep. I would like an original one 'cause I like the look. There is one at a local wrecking yard; however, they are attached to the tub and this concerns me. Do they, or will they cause cracks in the tub with a 33x10.5x15 tire and a couple of gas cans?

    Karl
     
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    timgr

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    You are referring to the Whitco tire carrier? There's no provision for jerry cans on the Whitco carrier. The Kayline carrier has a single can IIRC - there may be a 2-can model. Whitcos are Jeep-approved dealer installed accessories.

    I had a Whitco on my '75 and had a 31" 10x15 tire on it with an 8" rim. It broke. The body was ok, but the plate that mounts the tire to the rack broke. These carriers have a 5"x5"x3/16" (?) plate that the OEM side-mounted tire bracket mounts to. This plate broke and sent the tire bouncing down the Santa Monica freeway at 4AM.
     
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    Boyink

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    In my experience, yes. I'll only go frame mounted with spares now.
     
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    timgr

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    With a big tire, even the center mounted spare on the optional solid back panel (M38A1 style) will crack the body. Too much weight and too much leverage.
     
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    tdobson

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    I have the whitco carrier and I like it...It mounts across a seam on the tub and I never had any trouble with body damage....Several years ago, someone came out with a similar swing out carrier that mounted at the corner of the tub and it would pull the tub apart at the seam...The largest tire I've carried is 31x10.5x15 tho
     
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