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kyro

08-08-2002, 07:32 AM

Hi there all you XJ owners I was thinking of taking the spare tyre out from the back of the XJ. does anyone have an external tyre carrier on their XJ, and if so what are the pro's & con's.
thanks Kyro graemlins/dunno.gif :confused:

[ 08 August 2002, 08:34 PM: Message edited by: kyro ]

billsta

08-08-2002, 09:26 AM

Mr. Hickey.
http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/Members/Hic/Rigs_MarkH3.jpg

Nige
http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/Members/NigelC/Rigs_Nigel2.jpg

Jimmyb

08-08-2002, 10:02 AM

$500 and you can plonk it on the roof well outta the way smile.gif

Gojeep

09-08-2002, 05:11 AM

Your only options are Opposite lock, Kaymar anf TJM have a nice one.
Most of these wont fit if you have a 97 on XJ though!
I used to make them and sell them to the local Jeep dealer and you can see some of the customers cars on my site in the Exterior ideas page.

kyro

09-08-2002, 10:07 AM

Yeah i have a 1999 model :cool:

Nige

11-08-2002, 04:50 AM

The rear tyre carrier I have is the Kaymar one which has to be used with their rear bumper. Hickey has the same one as well.
The only problem is the Kaymar is only for the pre-97 XJs.

I believe there are rear tyre carriers out there that are attached to the Hayman-Reese hitch-style towbar, don't know who makes them though.

I know Suburban 4WD can make a post-97 rear bumper + tyre carrier, similar to Kaymar, but they need your XJ for a few days to make and fit it.

brizXJ

13-08-2002, 09:26 AM

brizXJ

13-08-2002, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by kyro:
Hi there all you XJ owners I was thinking of taking the spare tyre out from the back of the XJ. does anyone have an external tyre carrier on their XJ, and if so what are the pro's & con's.
thanks Kyro graemlins/dunno.gif :confused: <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hi Kyro, I have fitted a genuine Mopar external spare carrier and it has made one heck of a differnce to the amount of room inside!, it was very time consuming to fit but I am quite happey with it, it doesnt rattle at all and the only complaint I have is that it lacks a stay to hold it open.
Paul, Brisbane.

kyro

13-08-2002, 07:33 PM

HI
if you don't mind me asking how much was the mopar one? BRIZXJ

TW.

19-08-2002, 02:46 AM

kyro, we just bought a couple in from japan, there upto 7/97 units, they couldnt be that hard to make fit on a 99.
$480 inc tax a kit second hand.

brizXJ

20-08-2002, 08:41 AM

Kyro, the MOPAR (Canada) spare wheel carrier cost me $700, I didnt notice that yours is a '99. Mine is a '96 with a 'glass rear door, the carrier requires that an internal re-inforcing plate is installed, yours would have to be different but possibly could be modified. The biggest fitting issue I had was with the bracket fittings on the bumper....skinned knuckles, a few swear words and it took about 13 stubbies to finish the job.

Jimmyb

06-04-2003, 08:48 AM

http://photos.ausjeepoffroad.com/data/media/8/wc1.jpg

dnaid10t

06-04-2003, 12:00 PM

how do you see outta the back of that thing when reversing...wait for the crunching sound?
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dnaid10t

06-04-2003, 12:02 PM

And Jimmy,
what type of sill guards you got ... i think i need those! graemlins/spinrhead.gif

Jimmyb

06-04-2003, 08:58 PM

yeah thats only the protype, more work this weekend on it, needs to be moved down about 3", seeing past it, well thats what side mirrors are for smile.gif

rockrails, also custom, also under development, they are protype2 that are on there at the mo, bit more work on them this weekend and will be right to sell if your keen, email me directly regarding it dood smile.gif

MR. 04 X IV

06-04-2003, 09:14 PM

Why the change Jimmy? Is it just to bring the C.O.G down a bit?

dxj

06-04-2003, 09:59 PM

HI,

If you have stock bumper on post 97 XJ these guys can help.

Consoles and Carriers (http://www.consolesandcarriers.com.au/)

Never seen one but maybe worth checking out.

I think maybe the Jeep roof carrier okay too.

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Jimmyb

07-04-2003, 11:28 AM

yeah wanted the cog down, and also will be goin 33" x 11.5 and being the size i am dont feel like lifting that onto the roof. did look kewl up there but this will be more practical.

MR. 04 X IV

07-04-2003, 11:44 AM

hmmmmm firty frees....your jeep gets tougher by the minute!!! graemlins/rock.gif

Tonto

08-04-2003, 12:37 AM

Kyro, apparently opposite lock do a 'Caddy' that fits the post '97 model - about $800 plus fitting

kyro

08-04-2003, 04:02 AM

yeah thanks for that have seen them they don't look very strong. thats just my 2cents worth i'm going to get the smae one as jimmyb has on the red cherro above

TW.

09-04-2003, 03:52 AM

we have scored some roof mount units that are in stock new for $174 inc gst. there good and cheap as chips.

Just Jeepin

09-04-2003, 04:59 PM

Hey TW,

Let me know what the postage costs are...

Might be in the Market....

How do they fit up on the roof? Any preparation needed for it.

JJ

Grant

09-04-2003, 07:42 PM

I Did some measuring last weekend with regards to how much interior space I would gain by moving the spare to the outside and here is what I found
by taking out the spare I gain approximately 7 inches withwise not a lot when you think about it.
have a shelf made up that still allows the spare to be easily removed also fridge slide sits on top of shelf pull fridge forward to access spare very easy to remove still.
With tyre hung on rear EVERY Time I want to get into the rear I have unlatch and swing spare out of way before I can access rear (real pain in ass)
so my spare can stay where it is
If I put it on roof cannot get into carport or underground parking at work (even bigger bummer as parking at work is free, "pay to have a handicap sometimes"
But in the end it all boils down to individual choice)

TW.

09-04-2003, 10:25 PM

JJ, over nite freight to most places would run at $33 max I would think but I dont know where you are exactly. e-mail me direct if you are keen still, i've got a couple left..

Steve F

09-04-2003, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Grant:
I Did some measuring last weekend with regards to how much interior space I would gain by moving the spare to the outside and here is what I found
by taking out the spare I gain approximately 7 inches withwise not a lot when you think about it.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The main reason I want to get it out of the back is the 30x9.5 won't fit in the standard spot easily and my touring tent folds into a rectangular shape which is a touch too long to fit with the spare tyre in place. In the meantime I plan to take the spare out, build a false floor to slide the tent under and lay the spare down on top of the floor. If I was running standard tyres and had the 9ftx9ft tent I wouldn't bother taking the tyre out eithier.

Cheers
Steve

Jimmyb

10-04-2003, 12:18 AM

but whats the full cubic spare, thats what your really chasing smile.gif

Grant

10-04-2003, 12:38 AM

total volume occupied by a standard spare (245*75*15) is 308 cubic inches

Just Jeepin

10-04-2003, 05:09 PM

TW,

You have PM

JJ

Grant

11-04-2003, 06:35 AM

I just noticed that I stuffed up the cubic area figures occupied by spare tyre it should read 4312 cubic inches.
so about 1 1/2 cubic feet

dnaid10t

20-04-2003, 02:24 AM

I have a spare wheel roof rack now
(it fits to the factory rails), it is placed at the back of the roof.
I only have the standard size wheels and tyres on my XJ.
I wanted to put a smallish basket infront of that. So I could put roof-mounted spotties infront.
And put 2 reverse spot lights off the back.
I dont want much weight on the roof.

Its good to get the spare wheel out of the car.
But the extra lights would help.
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