tire carrier idea

jsa2u · 10-10-2009, 04:16 AM

I always see tire carriers on the back of Suzukis and Geos. I am talking about the tire brackets that bolt directly to the back. anyone put one on an XJ?

FrankZ · 10-10-2009, 08:00 AM

The hatch is too week and would require alot of structural reinforcement to safely carry the weight of a full size spare. Then you've got to beef up the hinges and struts.....

See where this is going?

So, yes it's possible but it is not a simple bracket bolt on type mod.

jsa2u · 10-11-2009, 02:30 PM

I wonder if the hood struts and hinges off a grand cherokee would do the job? A hood is pretty heavy.

claygrassmann · 10-11-2009, 02:44 PM

i wouldnt try it cause the cherokee hatch is fiberglass, just spend the extra lil bit and build a bumper with one built into it seriously i think i did mine for 75 bucks total, and about two weekends

FrankZ · 10-11-2009, 03:31 PM

97+ are steel

claygrassmann · 10-11-2009, 03:40 PM

good info frank thanks

Jmalone9 · 11-09-2009, 07:11 PM

sounds like a pretty cool idea, i only wonder if it would limit you to a certain size tire, because of weight issues.

10-10-2009, 04:16 AM	#1
jsa2u Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 My Photos	tire carrier idea I always see tire carriers on the back of Suzukis and Geos. I am talking about the tire brackets that bolt directly to the back. anyone put one on an XJ?

10-10-2009, 08:00 AM	#2
FrankZ Cherokee Forum Vendor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,595 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.6L Stoker Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231J Front Axle: Narrowed HP Dana44 Rear Axle: Dana44 Tires: 35x12.5x15 Lift Specifications: about 5.5" w/ DIY Long ArmZ Misc Accessories: OBA, Bunch of DIY stuff	The hatch is too week and would require alot of structural reinforcement to safely carry the weight of a full size spare. Then you've got to beef up the hinges and struts..... See where this is going? So, yes it's possible but it is not a simple bracket bolt on type mod. __________________ 9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<< click)

10-11-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
claygrassmann CF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,138 My Photos 93 Cherokee Year: 93 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: c8.25 27spline Tires: 235/75r15 Lift Specifications: 2 inches Misc Accessories: winch and bumper whelen light on top and high lift mounted on hood and cb radio with 62 inch antenna	i wouldnt try it cause the cherokee hatch is fiberglass, just spend the extra lil bit and build a bumper with one built into it seriously i think i did mine for 75 bucks total, and about two weekends __________________ WE DONT FIGHT BECAUSE WE HATE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF US, WE FIGHT BECAUSE WE LOVE WHATS BEHIND US!

10-11-2009, 03:31 PM	#5
FrankZ Cherokee Forum Vendor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,595 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.6L Stoker Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231J Front Axle: Narrowed HP Dana44 Rear Axle: Dana44 Tires: 35x12.5x15 Lift Specifications: about 5.5" w/ DIY Long ArmZ Misc Accessories: OBA, Bunch of DIY stuff	97+ are steel __________________ 9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<< click)

10-11-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
claygrassmann CF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,138 My Photos 93 Cherokee Year: 93 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: c8.25 27spline Tires: 235/75r15 Lift Specifications: 2 inches Misc Accessories: winch and bumper whelen light on top and high lift mounted on hood and cb radio with 62 inch antenna	good info frank thanks __________________ WE DONT FIGHT BECAUSE WE HATE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF US, WE FIGHT BECAUSE WE LOVE WHATS BEHIND US!

10-11-2009, 02:30 PM	#3
jsa2u Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 My Photos	I wonder if the hood struts and hinges off a grand cherokee would do the job? A hood is pretty heavy.

11-09-2009, 07:11 PM	#7
Jmalone9 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oak Lawn, IL. (south sub. Chicago) Posts: 31 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Year: 2001 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L l-6 Transmission: AW-4 4-speed Automatic Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 30x9.5x15 BFG All-Terrains Lift Specifications: 3" Rough Country Lift w/ full springs Misc Accessories: Cragar Black Soft 8 Rims-JCR Offroad Rear Bumper-KC Lights Hi-Lift jack Roof Mount Full Spare	sounds like a pretty cool idea, i only wonder if it would limit you to a certain size tire, because of weight issues.

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