Lookin at an XJ
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From: High Desert, CA
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
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Yes, it came stock with a tire carrier. I have one sitting in my shop that would fit right on it.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. If the shipping wouldn't be horrible on both of them I'd be down for it. I have all the brackets, latches and bolts. I have everything you'd need to mount it on a Jeep that didn't come stocked with it.
I found it:
http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Cargo-C...ma/Y07012.html
When you're taking pictures of the Jeep again take a picture of how the basket mounts to the cross bars in the configuration yours is in, if ya don't mine. This one shows it mounting on top of the bars. I want it to sit under the bars.
I found it:
http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Cargo-C...ma/Y07012.html
When you're taking pictures of the Jeep again take a picture of how the basket mounts to the cross bars in the configuration yours is in, if ya don't mine. This one shows it mounting on top of the bars. I want it to sit under the bars.
Last edited by Lowrange2; Dec 30, 2011 at 04:07 PM.
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Ya shipping would be a bear. I'll check out the rack and get some pictures of it.
Any reason why I shouldn't pursue the original tire carrier? I could fab a rear bumper with tire carrier but it won't be worth the effort if I can just pick a few parts up at the junkyard.
Any reason why I shouldn't pursue the original tire carrier? I could fab a rear bumper with tire carrier but it won't be worth the effort if I can just pick a few parts up at the junkyard.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
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I've never used the factory tire carry since I've never installed it but I've been told on multiple occasions that it'll only support the weight of a 31" tire...
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I've never used the factory tire carry since I've never installed it but I've been told on multiple occasions that it'll only support the weight of a 31" tire...
Here is a pic of the basket.
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I wasn't particularly impressed with it either. I may move it as far forward as possible and make a beefy one to sit behind it but I don't have the keys to the rack so it may end up getting cut off.
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treadwright does 15's too thats where im getting my next tires
I was concerned because the 33" tire on 15" wheel is discontinued but it turns out I have 16" wheels and there are plenty of options for that size wheel. How about 35's for $150/E!!!
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OH! Don't cut the towers!!! Those things are expensive! If you must you can bend the leg out to get it off. If you look on the lock cylinder there should be a number. You can call Yakima and try to get a key.
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OH! Don't cut the towers!!! Those things are expensive! If you must you can bend the leg out to get it off. If you look on the lock cylinder there should be a number. You can call Yakima and try to get a key.
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