Hello Jeepers,
This is a question for AEV tire carrier owners, present and past, so if you don't actually own the carrier (or haven't owned the carrier at one time), please don't provide information based on pure speculation. I've gathered a lot of facts, and I'd prefer to stick to the facts.
I know I'm loquacious and detail oriented, so I'll cut to the chase and put the question up top, and if you want to read the further details, be my guest.
Question: Are any of you running the AEV carrier with the MORryde heavy duty tailgate hinges? If so, any issues, or do they work fine together?
More details:
I currently have the TeraFlex Hinge installed on the back of my Jeep, and I'm second guessing the decision. While I think it is a great carrier that will do the job well, and looks great too, I am contemplating going a different direction in my build.
However, one of the reasons I chose the TeraFlex hinge is because it gets rid of those terrible factory hinges that are not reinforced and prone to sagging, rattling and rusting.
If I do go the route of replacing the TeraFlex carrier with the AEV carrier, I've been looking at alternative heavy duty hinges that might work with the AEV tire carrier. As you know, the AEV carrier hugs the body of the Jeep pretty closely, but there is a little space between them.
The favorite hinge thus far is the MORryde heavy duty hinges, which are more substantial than the factory hinges, come powder coated, and also have a reinforced hinge using bushings that are not only able to be greased and serviced, but able to be completely rebuilt using items available at any hardware store... This is pretty awesome.
I have reached out to AEV and they have told me that the point where the factory hinges with plastic covers and the tire carrier come closest to one another is the fully open position and there is approximately a half an inch of space between them at this point.
A forum member who is building an awesome Safari top with barn door has these MORryde hinges on his Jeep and has told me they protrude approximately 3/8" more from the rear of the Jeep than the factory hinges with the plastic covers...
So.. As you can see, I have approximately half an inch of wiggle room at the closest point, and approximately 3/8" of added hinge depth... cutting it close, to say the least.
I have some ideas about how to make this work, but I wanted to reach out and see if anyone had done this before, and if there are any issues, or if it works like a charm.
Thanks!
Link:
MORryde Heavy Duty JK Tailgate Hinges
Picture:
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This is a question for AEV tire carrier owners, present and past, so if you don't actually own the carrier (or haven't owned the carrier at one time), please don't provide information based on pure speculation. I've gathered a lot of facts, and I'd prefer to stick to the facts.
I know I'm loquacious and detail oriented, so I'll cut to the chase and put the question up top, and if you want to read the further details, be my guest.
Question: Are any of you running the AEV carrier with the MORryde heavy duty tailgate hinges? If so, any issues, or do they work fine together?
More details:
I currently have the TeraFlex Hinge installed on the back of my Jeep, and I'm second guessing the decision. While I think it is a great carrier that will do the job well, and looks great too, I am contemplating going a different direction in my build.
However, one of the reasons I chose the TeraFlex hinge is because it gets rid of those terrible factory hinges that are not reinforced and prone to sagging, rattling and rusting.
If I do go the route of replacing the TeraFlex carrier with the AEV carrier, I've been looking at alternative heavy duty hinges that might work with the AEV tire carrier. As you know, the AEV carrier hugs the body of the Jeep pretty closely, but there is a little space between them.
The favorite hinge thus far is the MORryde heavy duty hinges, which are more substantial than the factory hinges, come powder coated, and also have a reinforced hinge using bushings that are not only able to be greased and serviced, but able to be completely rebuilt using items available at any hardware store... This is pretty awesome.
I have reached out to AEV and they have told me that the point where the factory hinges with plastic covers and the tire carrier come closest to one another is the fully open position and there is approximately a half an inch of space between them at this point.
A forum member who is building an awesome Safari top with barn door has these MORryde hinges on his Jeep and has told me they protrude approximately 3/8" more from the rear of the Jeep than the factory hinges with the plastic covers...
So.. As you can see, I have approximately half an inch of wiggle room at the closest point, and approximately 3/8" of added hinge depth... cutting it close, to say the least.
I have some ideas about how to make this work, but I wanted to reach out and see if anyone had done this before, and if there are any issues, or if it works like a charm.
Thanks!
Link:
MORryde Heavy Duty JK Tailgate Hinges
Picture:
