How to fit a 31" spare in the back of 97-01

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Sep 4, 2015 | 03:30 PM

#16

JeepTrick68

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From: Pennsylvania

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, 60mm TB, 784's

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Originally Posted by XJwonders

I ordered 10mm x 1.5 coupler, two nuts, and about 4 inches long of threaded rod. That way I'm able to re use the factory spare tire holder.

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(My spare rim is a Cragar d window rim with 3.75 back spacing) so depending on what rim you are using, u may need shorter or longer threaded rod. Maybe u won't even need it at all and do a custom set up.

Elsewhere in this thread, you said the metal bracket (that the factory spare rests on) wasn't in your way. Does your spare sit on top of this or next to it? I tried mine on top and it hit the speaker on the ceiling. Do you have any pics of your spare installed?

Sep 6, 2015 | 06:05 PM

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Metmknice

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From: Hell, CA

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Before I had my rear tire carrier bumper, I had a tire relocation bracket used along with removing the metal base piece. It was made by my friend and used the stock J-bolt to keep the tie mounted.
Yes, I have a 96-down, however it should basically work the same. No rear seat mod required.

Oct 17, 2015 | 11:04 AM

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XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by JeepTrick68

the spare tire sits next to it. I should remove it but it wouldn't make any difference because the rear wheel hump still would be in the way too.

Oct 21, 2015 | 06:01 PM

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Paco182

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Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.9 V8

Reminds me of this: gojeep fitting a 32 spare wheel in stock location. I should have done this on my XJ, rather than flat on the floor.

Oct 23, 2015 | 09:00 PM

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JeepTrick68

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Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, 60mm TB, 784's

I finally fitted my spare. Got tired of it taking up floor space.

Oct 23, 2015 | 09:11 PM

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XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by JeepTrick68

I finally fitted my spare. Got tired of it taking up floor space.

looks good

Oct 24, 2015 | 07:38 PM

#22

JeepTrick68

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From: Pennsylvania

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, 60mm TB, 784's

Thanks. Now I can plan for the rest of the storage.

Oct 29, 2015 | 07:38 PM

#23

JeepTrick68

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From: Pennsylvania

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, 60mm TB, 784's

I need to trim the threaded rod down a bit and make a better spacer than that little 2x.

Oct 31, 2016 | 07:28 AM

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1st jeep owner

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From: wisconsin

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l h.o.

You can get 33s in there too, if you don't mind the bottom of the tire sticking out a little. Leave the OEM tire rest for an ammo can of tools and you're good to go.