[Rooster454]

I think he meant improve instead of correct. For example, regearing, sleeving, C-gusseting are all somewhat essential to running 37s safely. Yes there is an exception to every rule but what I mentioned is pretty standard.

Also just to add to this conversation, I wheeled Prichett in Moab twice. Once with no spare or rear bumper and the second time with a rear bumper, spare and some additional weight in the back. I could really feel that weight on certain obstacles. If I were to do the build all over, the thought of running spareless would be a very real possibility.

Oh that makes sense. I guess I assumed most people did that even for 35's as I did and have seen people tear stuff up on 35's just as much as 37's. I only gained 2 lbs per corner going from 35-37's so yeah they're heavier than stock and require precautionary changes, but IMO no more than my 35's did

On another note, how was pritchett? My goal for next year is to be more suited for it

 

[ALASHA]

On another note, how was pritchett? My goal for next year is to be more suited for it

The first time I ran it, I was def more timid. I was puckered on no name hill and rocker knocker - actually ended up being winched on rocker knocker.

The second time around, no name hill was pretty easy and had some awesome spotters who got me up rocker knocker.

Since I was doing so well, I was forced to try rock pile which I bypassed the first time. This is where things went a little south. I really felt the above mentioned weight and couldnt make it up on the first attempt. Wanted to take a different line but the bar that I had in my bumper to protect the spare dug into the ground when I tried to back up making me stuck. I was at such a steep incline for enough time for the JK to start freaking out. Trans was starved of fluid and engine started turning itself off in preservation. Ended up being winched up that obstactle. Same essentially happened on White Knuckle so we winched it almost immediately. All that has me rethinking running a spare.

Your JK should be just fine to run Prichett. Have some good spotters and you shouldnt have any problems.

 

[NGINIER]

Without shelling 500-1000$ out for a new tire carrier, how else can I mount a 37 as a spare?

Im looking at these two options and looking for opinions or other ideas...

http://www.smittybiltdepot.com/Smit...out&ppcfon=1&gclid=CLCSufG7vLYCFVKf4Aod7iMAsw

or

http://www.quadratec.com/products/22202_1001.htm

Thanks

I know it sounds crazy, but I ran a 35 with the stock carrier for 2 years, and then a 37 for two more years (still currently run) with the stock carrier. It's worked well for me so far. I'll eventually upgrade, but right now its not at the top of my list. What has helped me though is that the 35" sat in the tire groove in the bumper and supplied support from below, and the 37" has the base of the tread sit in that same groove. This greatly offsets the weight and has made it last for 4 years, roughly 50k miles. It would have never lasted without any support from below though, IMO. I also make sure to run a light tire/wheel combo (mainly for the engine, but it helps here too).

 

[Thisguyhasadd42]

this is my solution, i have bigger straps on it now.

 

[Chewmybacca]

Teraflex Hinged tire carrier.

TeraFlex Product Highlight: HD Hinged Carrier and Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit (4838150) - YouTube

I got it the best price at Morris (this time)

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/terafl...table-spare-tire-mounting-kit-tf-4838150.html

I know you were looking under 500 but to get something quality is going to be tough.

 

[rdlynch2]

OP asked how NOT to spend 500 plus dollars on a carrier, not which carrier is best. Hence all the post saying, throw it in the back. The teraflex carrier has no role here

 

[Chewmybacca]

OP asked how NOT to spend 500 plus dollars on a carrier, not which carrier is best. Hence all the post saying, throw it in the back. The teraflex carrier has no role here

Thanks troll

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[Chewmybacca]

Rachet strap that shit in the back upright and call it a day. What else do you need? I have gotten so use to seeing out the back window, I dont believe I would like a huge tire hanging off the back blocking 80 percent of my view, yeah no thanks. IN the rear it goes for me. Prolly forever.

The question was how to mount the spare to the back without spending 500-1000. Your rachet strap has no role here. Neither would a ratchet strap.