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Heavy duty tire carrier...need help.

Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by peacelove911, Mar 11, 2017.

  1. Mar 11, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    peacelove911

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    I just bought a 2013 2 door Wrangler withh 33's but the Jeep had the stock carrier and tire on it. I just bought a Smittybuilt heave duty carrier and it alone weighs a ton. with the carrier, rim and 33, will it "sag" my back end? Jeep has a lift....pictured.

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  2. Mar 11, 2017 at 5:55 PM
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    Really need input my friends...please help me out. Thanks.
     
  3. Mar 11, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    You should be fine. If it says at all, it shouldn't be much. If it does happen to sag, you can get a small 1/2" spacer for the springs.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Fwiw, I'm running an aftermarket tire carrier, and 33's and it didn't say.
     
  5. Mar 12, 2017 at 6:22 AM
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  6. Mar 12, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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    Should be fine...you did the right thing upgrading the stock tire carrier to handle the 33s
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2017 at 1:33 PM
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    peacelove911

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    Thank you...
     
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