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How big of spare?

Chad K.

Chad K.

Basic User
City
Tyler
State
TX
I was wondering if the stock swing out carrier would hold up to a 32x10.5x15 hanging off of it, or should I start shopping for a new bumper tire carrier combo?
 
IMHO, I think a 31" is pushing it, and there's no way I'd hang a 33". I've seen people put up to a 35", but it's also really painfully obvious how much the carrier and body are stressed. For a 32", I'd personally be looking for a bumper/carrier combo, or mount it on the rollbar somehow. If I needed to roll with it on a temporary basis (no wheeling) and limited opening/closing of the carrier, I'd be OK with that.
 
I had 33's for years on my stock carrier. I've since dropped down to 31's. My son currently has 32's on his CJ7 with stock carrier. We've had no problems and the carrier does not seem to be straining. Even when swung out there does not appear to be any stress on the carrier.
 
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