Spare tire mount

[Peppergat]

Since I sold the front and rear smittybilt bumpers and spare rack , I was thinking I’d just do a rear spare delete and mount the tire in the tub. Then , I figured for extra storage I would build something or , buy a rack or something. But I got to thinking , there’s no where for dog to ride in the back. So , I am looking for suggestions for something to haul a 35” tire that doesn’t cost a million dollars. From what I’ve read carrying one that big doesn’t work out on the tailgate. I did pick up a really nice used savvy rear bumper so , something bumper mounted is out.

 

[flyinfish]

Since I sold the front and rear smittybilt bumpers and spare rack , I was thinking I’d just do a rear spare delete and mount the tire in the tub. Then , I figured for extra storage I would build something or , buy a rack or something. But I got to thinking , there’s no where for dog to ride in the back. So , I am looking for suggestions for something to haul a 35” tire that doesn’t cost a million dollars. From what I’ve read carrying one that big doesn’t work out on the tailgate. I did pick up a really nice used savvy rear bumper so , something bumper mounted is out.

MOR/ryde will handle a 35" no problem.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9T9HYM/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Hog]

MOR/ryde will handle a 35" no problem.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9T9HYM/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Does this need to be drilled into the body?
I have a bestop one I got a few years ago and it was drilled into the body and attached to the roll bar… this do basically the same thing?

 

[Bionic_Scorpion]

I have a 33x12.5 mounted on a MOR/ryde and it's great. Opens and closes smoothly with no issues.

There's no drilling into the tub, just uses the factory holes for the new hinges and a bracket bolts inside the tub connecting it to the roll bar.

 

[L J]

So , I am looking for suggestions for something to haul a 35” tire that doesn’t cost a million dollars.

You can do something like the MORryde but including a "rest" to support the weight of the tire will do a lot for durability. See this picture from @TheBoogieman

 

[Peppergat]

Does this need to be drilled into the body?
I have a bestop one I got a few years ago and it was drilled into the body and attached to the roll bar… this do basically the same thing?

Good question. I wonder also if it will work with a non factory mount. My Jeep doesn’t have one at all.

 

[Peppergat]

You can do something like the MORryde but including a "rest" to support the weight of the tire will do a lot for durability. See this picture from @TheBoogieman
View attachment 364803

I dig that idea.

 

[HandOverFist]

You can do something like the MORryde but including a "rest" to support the weight of the tire will do a lot for durability. See this picture from @TheBoogieman
View attachment 364803

Problem with that is the tire doesn't really rest on the bracket...if it did you would have difficulties opening and closing the tailgate. Even with my 33" spare I can see the flex in the tailgate. Luckily mine see's very little offroad bouncing.

 

[JDM]

Good question. I wonder also if it will work with a non factory mount. My Jeep doesn’t have one at all.

I used this spare tire mount with my MOR/ryde.
https://www.hylineoffroad.com/jeep_parts/jeep_tj_and_yj_oversized_tire_mount
It raises the tire a bit compared to the stock mount . I did have to slot the holes a bit to make it fit due to the upper lip on the MOR/ryde . I’m happy with it so far .

 

[Apparition]

@JMT mounted one standing up in the tub to his rollbar

 

[Hog]

Problem with that is the tire doesn't really rest on the bracket...if it did you would have difficulties opening and closing the tailgate. Even with my 33" spare I can see the flex in the tailgate. Luckily mine see's very little offroad bouncing.

So you have one of these mor/Ryde’s?

 

[Peppergat]

I used this spare tire mount with my MOR/ryde. It raises the tire a bit compared to the stock mount . I did have to slot the holes a bit to make it fit due to the upper lip on the MOR/ryde . I’m happy with it so far .

Can you post a link ? I think I did run across your post somewhere and saw your mod.

 

[Peppergat]

@JMT mounted one standing up in the tub to his rollbar

Do you happen to have a link ?

 

[Apparition]

Do you happen to have a link ?

I tagged JMT cause he will

 

[Peppergat]

10-4

 

[HandOverFist]

So you have one of these mor/Ryde’s?

No...factory tire mount. We are speaking of that supposed tire rest bracket bolted to the bumper.

 

[JDM]

Can you post a link ? I think I did run across your post somewhere and saw your mod.

Sorry . I meant to include the link . I fixed it .

 

[RINC]

Getting along nicely with the MORryde and a 35" tyre.

 

[L J]

Problem with that is the tire doesn't really rest on the bracket...if it did you would have difficulties opening and closing the tailgate.

I'll let you take that up with mrblaine, TheBoogieman and a host of others who've done it for years.

Even with my 33" spare I can see the flex in the tailgate.

That is where the MORryde kit comes in.

 

[HandOverFist]

I'll let you take that up with mrblaine, TheBoogieman and a host of others who've done it for years.

It is not hard to comprehend that if the tire is not resting on the bracket it is useless...unless something gives way. Plain to see the tire is NOT resting on said bracket. You do the math. Oh, I totally get it...monkee see, monkee do.