Use a TJ/YJ spare tire mount on an XJ
01-03-2016, 01:10 AM
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Use a TJ/YJ spare tire mount on an XJ
I have an extra YJ rear tire mount laying around and I got to thinking; Could I just bolt the tire carrier onto the hatch of my XJ and mount my tire? Has this ever been done? Would the rear hatch have the integrity to hold a wheel and tire (33 12.50 in my case). I'd like to see if anyone has done this or something similar.
01-03-2016, 06:45 AM
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you would have to reinforce behind where you mount it since the hatch is so thin as far as metal thickness. and i doubt the hatch struts could hold the weight of a wheel and tire when open also.
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