JDM Rear Tire Carrier -- Confirmation needed (1 Viewer)

[exakt0h]

Hello to everyone, this is a question for those with the jdm rear tire carrier on their trucks.

I have made my own reinforcement brackets to install the parts but before I proceed with drilling the upper and lower D pillar and complete the install, I was wondering if you can confirm the following:

1. With the upper and lower swing out arms flushed to the pillar, does the Tire Carrier sit slightly curved to the body?
2. Is this supposed to run completely parallel to the top and bottom tailgate (pic 2)?
- Btw, if I make it completely 90 degrees to the upper/lower tailgate, it will not touch the D pillar (above and below the rear right brake lights)

Thank you in advance.

 

[Mesbenshade]

That looks like it is sitting too close to the body. It does run completely parallel to the body, but you are correct that there's a slight arch to the arms. See if these pics help.

 

[Rambino]

Also the top and bottom tailgate have internal reinforcement, I find this installing a tailgate mod in my truck.
I can send you a photo of the internals in a week (Right now Im out of my city for vacations)

 

[exakt0h]

Thank you for taking the time to reply with picture. I have successfully installed the rear tire carrier with the reinforcements.
Much appreciated.

 

[Rambino]

Sorry for the ultra late response!! This is a picture of the lower tailgate (internal reinforcement) of a LC80 with OEM tire carrier

 

[Skippyd]

Sorry for the ultra late response!! This is a picture of the lower tailgate (internal reinforcement) of a LC80 with OEM tire carrier

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Is there any issues with the storage, tailgate and or the tire carrier? I have been thinking of adding the tailgate storage, but have seen some manufacturers don't recommend it with the tire oem carrier.

 

[Rambino]

Is there any issues with the storage, tailgate and or the tire carrier? I have been thinking of adding the tailgate storage, but have seen some manufacturers don't recommend it with the tire oem carrier.

no, everything its OK, I've driven the truck over rough terrain and still Solid.

Just be carefull when you cut the tailgate, If I had a 2nd chance to do this work, I would cut around the OEM weld points (less storage but I could keep the original stiffness)

 

[exakt0h]

Is there any issues with the storage, tailgate and or the tire carrier? I have been thinking of adding the tailgate storage, but have seen some manufacturers don't recommend it with the tire oem carrier.

I actually did both jdm rear tire carrier and tailgate storage. I made reinforcement brackets to support the upper and lower tailgate additions for the tire carrier.

 

[matzell]

Where did you guys source the carrier and parts? Is it strong enough to carry a 285 on stock wheel?

Thanks

 

[Rifleman]

matzell, Here's a link to a thread that may answer your question's.​

JDM Wheel Carrier - Help With Part Numbers

Hi Guys, Im finally going to attempt to fit my JDM wheel carrier on my Aus spec HDJ80. Unfortunatley alot of the pics from this thread has gone (Damn photobucket!) OEM Tire Carrier on US Spec FZJ80, Installed w/ pictures I have the following: The wheel Carrier - 51903-60082 Wheel Stopper...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Rambino]

I have loaded 285 (MT) and 305 (AT) both driven on rough terrain without any problem, but mine have also internal OEM reinforcements (last pillar and tailgate)

 

[Skippyd]

Where did you guys source the carrier and parts? Is it strong enough to carry a 285 on stock wheel?

Thanks

For Sale - OEM rear tire carrier - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/oem-rear-tire-carrier.1246571/

There is a set up on marketplace.

 

[exakt0h]

Where did you guys source the carrier and parts? Is it strong enough to carry a 285 on stock wheel?

Thanks

Try, yahoo japan auctions, croooober.com or offer up (seen it here but close to $1K). I'll be putting 35s on my oem wheels soon, should hold up nicely.

 

[Will Van]

I have loaded 285 (MT) and 305 (AT) both driven on rough terrain without any problem, but mine have also internal OEM reinforcements (last pillar and tailgate)

Do you think you could run a 37” tire on the carrier?

 

[ajax1]

Do you think you could run a 37” tire on the carrier?

I ran 37 on 4Runner that had the rear carrier. Buddy has jdm 80 carrier with a 35 no issues