Mount larger spare inside
08-12-2011, 10:45 PM
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Year: 1997
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Mount larger spare inside
I'm looking to see if anyone has tips/info/pictures of mounting a larger tire in the stock location. I don't want to do a roof mount or hitch/bumper mount, I really want to keep it in the stock place if at all possible. New tires are BFG AT 245/75/16s on TJ Wrangler Rubicon Moab rims. Thanks in advance.
08-13-2011, 12:36 AM
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I don't have any pics but when I ran 33s and 35s I kept mine in the stock location. I modified the mount with some angle iron to raise it a little. It made it where the seat didn't completely go back, only latched on the passenger side but wasn't bad.
08-13-2011, 12:40 AM
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Here's a writeup from a gentleman that has done extensive modifications to his XJ.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSpareWheel32inch.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSpareWheel32inch.htm
08-13-2011, 09:00 AM
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I have a 31 inch (used) mounted on the stock location. All I did was buy a longer "hook". I can close the hatch no problem, but any bigger wouldn't fit unless the bench seat isn't latch properly. (like stated above)
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