Exogate offset brackets
- Thread starter AndyG
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They're to shift the carrier upward and out to accommodate larger tires.
I'm still running 31s but installed the MORryde in preparation for 33s down the road (cane across a smokin deal on a barely used unit) so I haven't needed to install the offsets yet.
I think they may not be necessary for all 33s depending on actual tire size.
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Thanks so much Dave, I have 33’s so this is great to know. Thank you for taking time to respond.
Chris, please close this thread if you see fit .
Murf926
TJ Enthusiast
They are also necessary for certain tire carriers. I had this hyline carrier on the stock hinged gate when I had 33s. I wanted to keep it for 35s when I got the MORryde hinge system, but it wouldn't fit because it angles upwards at the top which interfered with the rectangular tailgate reinforcement of the MORryde/Exogate. It works fine with the brackets.
Andy, I ditched those brackets and modified the stock tire holder to bring it up and in on the Exogate. I cut the top part off where the bolts mount the carrier and welded a piece of flat bar under it and a piece at the bottom of the carrier. It took a little bit of work to get everything set up but the 35” tire is right up against the gate.
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Murf926
TJ Enthusiast
How long have you been using the stock carrier with 35s? I ask because I ran 32s for years on the stock carrier/hinges, but when I switched to 33s, the carrier started to crack after about a year, so I moved to the HyLine carrier pictured above.
That's a great fit you have there, by the way.
I swapped this over a about a year ago. I had purchased a rugged ridge carrier but that pushed the tire out about 4” which defeated the reason I removed the swing out carrier. I will keep an eye on the stock carrier and build a stronger one if it starts to crack.
Nice, I like what you did the stock carrier.
I think it helped that I have a1.25” BL as I have a mounted 35 on the stock carrier with the Morryde. Maybe 5k mi and a hand full of wheeling trips with it like this. No cracks or issues that I see.
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That Hyline carrier works quite well with the Exogate if you just elongate the mounting holes up about a 1/4” to move the carrier down and eliminate the interference .
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I too have 1 1/4” body lift. I did want it high and tight and the brackets that came in the kit just pushed it out too far for my liking. I did also make a latch to hold it open on an incline.