It’s a bummer that there’s really no choice without significant compromise. Whether it be aesthetics, drilling holes into the door and wondering if it will be a major problem down the line, tying up the hitch or cutting and mounting a whole new heavier bumper.
Agreed. If a 285/70/17 on a aftermarket wheel would fit in the factory spare location it would be a game changer for most. That said, that location hinders clearance and it's an awful spot to have to retrieve a tire when off-road and can often times not be accessible if/when needed. A rear bumper/tire carrier really is the best option but they are heavy, expensive and take time to get built and installed. Let's not forget that the current offerings aren't the best either.
Just spit-wadding here, but reading the last couple of posts above and without having taken time to look under my vehicle's spare location, one topic that has NEVER been brought up for a spare is:
For all the effort and work spent in rear tire swing-outs, has anyone EVER spent any time looking at a way to increase the area UNDER the rear for a slightly larger spare?
I'm thinking that probably anybody that does not want to invest (or just doesn't have any desire) in steel bumpers, swing-outs and all are not going for the hard-core overlanding/off-roading, they just want a daily driver with, that's a trail worthy vehicle keeping it relatively stock looking and family friendly. So on that note, the above mentioned owners will only go with moderate size tires. So if I'm not mistaken, the space under the rear only needs to be opened up maybe an inch or so in O.D.??
Wonder if it's possible to re-weld the receiver hitch rearward an inch or so and trim a little from the part that intrudes in the spare tire space?
The only issues I can see would be the concentric center where the spare pulls up into. But if that can be off center a wee bit???
Or not use the factory tire pull-up at all and instead have a cross member that that supports the tire from under!
Like I said above, just a little brain-storming options for all you guys who just want a little lift and slightly larger tires beyond that fits in the spare.
Yea, it'll require a little fabrication, but if this is possible, and someone wanted to try a market this, I'm sure there would be a market for this!
Good thought. The hitch is one limitation which can be partially remedied by swapping it out with a mini receiver if one doesn’t plan on towing and they only want to bump up to 265/70. The other limiting factory is the KDSS bar.
Good thought. The hitch is one limitation which can be partially remedied by swapping it out with a mini receiver if one doesn’t plan on towing and they only want to bump up to 265/70. The other limiting factory is the KDSS bar.
I have the mini hitch that secures with just 4 bolts. My 265/70r17 would not fit even with that hitch. I dig the Ultraswing though. It will get swapped for the new Expo One swingout bumper eventually, but for now I like it.
I have the Class III mini hitch and it had to be trimmed to fit the 255 (32") on the stock wheel under there. The other major space and travel issue is the sway bar.
I'm struggling to find a solution - I tow a camper with mine, so have to keep the Class IV hitch ... and can't take the max tow weight reduction with the tire carriers that keep a 2" receiver operational.
My best options at the moment are:
1. Keep the stock size tire under as a spare ... not a good options since I've upgraded to ~32" tires and will probably go a bit larger.
2. Carry no spare for daily driving, and make my UEV490 wheels / tires match the truck exactly. That way, when I'm towing I have a spare for either the camper or the truck.
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this is the direction I’m going until the JW piece is on the market longer or I decide to cave and get bumpers. Spare will stay in the garage unless we go on a trip.
maybe I’ll get my military press back up to where it was and keep it on the roof for trips with the family.
My car, so nothing to do with who drives it. I just did the math and the extended receiver impact on tongue / tow weight puts me too close for comfort. I’m going to pull ~3600 lbs and just don’t think the leverage of a long receiver works.
I have the dual ARB compressor, so airing up isn’t a problem.
OLgx460, that REALLY came out nice!
Don't post too many photos, or you'll get so many requests/orders that you'll have to quit your day job to start manufacturing these!
