Jeep Spare Tire Carriers?

[ebryson]

Which is better, body mount tire carrier or bumper mount?

 

[Hickey]

It depends on the vehicle. In general, body mount is bad doo doo because the thin sheet metal isn't enough to support all of the weight and leverage. The JK model is supposedly the exception to that rule because of the amount of structure surrounding the corner of the body.

 

[mesha]

If you want to build a bumper mount tire carrier I have a beefy spindle I would be willing to donate.

 

[ebryson]

It depends on the vehicle. In general, body mount is bad doo doo because the thin sheet metal isn't enough to support all of the weight and leverage. The JK model is supposedly the exception to that rule because of the amount of structure surrounding the corner of the body.

Could you add support, like body armor or something like that to make the sheet metal stronger?

 

[carlojip]

It really depends on your needs and preference. I have ACE rear bumper/tire carrier on y Jk and I'm very happy with it.