just modified a 05 kongo master rack to fit my 95. does anyone have their spare tire mounted on top? was wondering if its a good idea?

I always had a dream of getting a Kargo rack when funds allow, and keeping my regular spare on the back and mounting a backup spare on top. I think it would look totally awesome. I think it's a good idea as long as it is secured well. post some pictures if you do this!

i will. im not gunna buy the braket for 100$ tho. i will make my own. im gunna take the tire off the back and put a ladder in place of it so i can acess the rack easily.

how much does a spare tire weigh?

My personal preference is I care about my 50+ year old back too much to put a spare tire up top of my rack.

that's how i feel about my 62 yo back. especially after the spinal fusion.

im 20 so im not worried about it. it is pretty heavy tho.

I didn't used to care when I was your age either...Now I wish I had listened to the old guys belly-aching. I expect a follow-up thread in 20-years to see if you feel different

I have the Kargo Master Congo rack on my XY; it is rated at 500-lbs. It will hold every bit of it, as I usually stand on it while I'm lashing down tons of camping gear including tables, stove, chairs, easy-up, etc.

Your COG will increases dramatically by putting the tire on top, which is never a good thing. Add to that you will need to pull every thing off of the rack in order to change a tire, and it is not what I chose to do. I bought the tire mount for the rack, but then stuck with the rear tire carrier. More camping gear on top and less trouble changing a tire...They both work for me.

I think its a great idea chief ,, that way when u have all the weight on top and u roll it you can still have 1 tire on the ground lol

I see everybody here likes rack mods.



I prefer the real deal.

X2....But don't mind mods either.