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Spare Tire Carrier Upgrades for 305 (34") Tires on Stock Rubicon Hard Rock Wheels???
Getting 305/70r17 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s installed on my 2015 JKU Hard Rock. Stock 17x7.5" wheels.
I've done some searching and cannot find a consensus on what to do with the larger spare tire. Pretty sure the tailgate can handle it, as the new tire is only a few lbs heavier and should weigh in around 87-88lbs for wheel and tire. I won't be off-roading much, and will just pull the spare if I do.
Clearance is the real issue, I think. Do I need a spare tire carrier relocation bracket, such as this one? https://www.quadratec.com/products/12008_0091.htm
Or will I not have any clearance issues with the Hard Rock rear bumper? I've also seen some people running a 1.5" wheel spacer for clearance instead of the relocation bracket.
How about these Daystar extended bump stops? https://www.quadratec.com/products/16053_520.htm
From just looking at the current spare tire, I would think the wider 305 on the stock wheels would be pushed closer to the bump stops, not farther away (hence the possible need for the spacer).
Finally, will I need a third brake light relocation bracket?
Getting 305/70r17 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s installed on my 2015 JKU Hard Rock. Stock 17x7.5" wheels.
I've done some searching and cannot find a consensus on what to do with the larger spare tire. Pretty sure the tailgate can handle it, as the new tire is only a few lbs heavier and should weigh in around 87-88lbs for wheel and tire. I won't be off-roading much, and will just pull the spare if I do.
Clearance is the real issue, I think. Do I need a spare tire carrier relocation bracket, such as this one? https://www.quadratec.com/products/12008_0091.htm
Or will I not have any clearance issues with the Hard Rock rear bumper? I've also seen some people running a 1.5" wheel spacer for clearance instead of the relocation bracket.
How about these Daystar extended bump stops? https://www.quadratec.com/products/16053_520.htm
From just looking at the current spare tire, I would think the wider 305 on the stock wheels would be pushed closer to the bump stops, not farther away (hence the possible need for the spacer).
Finally, will I need a third brake light relocation bracket?