8:14 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
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I need a new tire carrier for my new bolt pattern (8x6.5)
My old tire carrier bit the dust and now I'm on a search for a new setup.
I want a body mounted and prefer a one step opening with the tailgate.
I'm also open to the possibility of running the AEV and modifying the bolt pattern.
But I hear the AEV is a pain to install and holds the tire off-center.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
8:34 pm
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline Poison Spyder has one.
8:39 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline k-jeep said
Poison Spyder has one.
I looked into them, but from what I hear they rattle like crazy and the lock breaks.
Edit:
Did more research and apparently they have solved the locking issue on newer models.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
4:02 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Kevin, do you plan on running the PSC carrier?
I used to wheel a lot. . .
8:25 pm
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline JohnDF said
Kevin, do you plan on running the PSC carrier?
I have a custom design in mind. I'm going to have a flat carrier built that sits above my cargo area. My cargo top will allow it and it will stick out less than a spare on the rear bumper.
That's the plan, anyways. 🙂
8:54 pm
July 14, 2016
Offline Hey JohnDF do you still have your old one and want to part with it?
10:28 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Mike G said
Hey JohnDF do you still have your old one and want to part with it?
Sorry, it was modified to work with the 8x6.5 bolt pattern. I ended up trashing it after it broke a couple of the bolts holding it on.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
6:19 pm
Club Member
February 26, 2014
Offline Hey John have looked into the OR fab carrier. I have the tj modle it lock really well with very little rattle. But it opens separately from the tale gate.
6:17 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Gilbert & Betty said
Hey John have looked into the OR fab carrier. I have the tj modle it lock really well with very little rattle. But it opens separately from the tale gate.
Yes, it is definitely on the short list. I like the tight fit, the spin on/off, and the fact that it doesn't rattle. I hear the install is really tough though. Did you install yours yourself?
I used to wheel a lot. . .
9:22 am
Club Trailmaster
March 13, 2015
Offline Im a fan of the AEV purely because of the built in full size shovel mount. If only they had it for the TJ. Built in water tanks in the bumper are nice for camping too, though probably not great for crawling.
9:56 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline kris_olof said
Im a fan of the AEV purely because of the built in full size shovel mount. If only they had it for the TJ. Built in water tanks in the bumper are nice for camping too, though probably not great for crawling.
I'm a fan of the AEV simply because it is strong, fits up to a 40" tire, and is a solid, rattle free mount.
I really don't bother with shovels, water, or Hi Lift jacks. I mostly do day trips and don't get stuck 🙂
Plus, it works perfectly with my stock Hard Rock bumper. The AEV is my top contender right now.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
10:39 am
Club Trailmaster
March 13, 2015
Offline JohnDF said
I mostly do day trips and don't get stuck 🙂
Well now you've gone done and jinxed yourself
11:25 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline kris_olof said
JohnDF said
I mostly do day trips and don't get stuck 🙂Well now you've gone done and jinxed yourself
I'll be alright. I've made plenty of offerings to the wheeling gods 🙂
I used to wheel a lot. . .
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