Spare Tire Mounting
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Spare Tire Mounting
I wonder if anyone has ever mounted a spare tire on the back of a cherokee XJ tailgate. I have a 98' XJ and i hate my tire in the back it makes so much squeeking noise and it takes up room. Im wanting to mount it on my tailate but wonder if i can get struts to lift the gate and the tire?
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From: Wekiva, FL
Year: 99 sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
I was thinking about this today. The next time I see a libby at the jy I'm going to remove the spare tire holder and brace in the tail gate.
I will see if this will work.
I will see if this will work.
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From: Salem Nh
Year: 1998
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Iv thought of the idea awhile ago, I was gonna get a spare tire carrier from a wragler or liberty and mount it on the hatch. But it isnt as simple as just bolting it on. You need to brace the crap outa the hatch as the steel (97+) (84-96 fiberglass) isnt very thick. Not only that but ur gonna have to mod some struts to fit to be able to lift the hatch (if you can evn find any)
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From: Salem Nh
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by hotrodr6
a swing away tire mount is kinda $$$$ and i want a cleaner look.
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Spare tire mount
Hi there, I just read your message about your spare tire. Now I want 2 tell U,,,the best I have ever seen, construction, ease of installment, perfect fit, and many more things I should tell U, is "LOGAN METAL PRODUCTS" The nice lady's name is Jamie. I have both front and rear on my XJ. I have pictures here someplace, and Jamie has pictures also. Check these out and if U buy anything from her U will be satisfied. Also, if U want I will send pictures, richgrable@yahoo.com
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From: Salem Nh
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Originally Posted by GRABLE
Hi there, I just read your message about your spare tire. Now I want 2 tell U,,,the best I have ever seen, construction, ease of installment, perfect fit, and many more things I should tell U, is "LOGAN METAL PRODUCTS" The nice lady's name is Jamie. I have both front and rear on my XJ. I have pictures here someplace, and Jamie has pictures also. Check these out and if U buy anything from her U will be satisfied. Also, if U want I will send pictures, richgrable@yahoo.com
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From: Salem Nh
Year: 1998
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Yea thats pretty nice, not my favorite tho, not a fan of tube style bumpers (unless its a front prerunner) and I woulda I think the tires mounted a bit to high
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From: Tampa Fl
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nice bumper drewjharper. but i agree i dont care for the tube style, but urs looks awsome. detours tailbone system is awsome. i think thats the one im gonna go with! thanks for all the input