Spare tire

tomcater · **Joined:** Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:05 pm **Posts:** 33

Hi

I have tried to find the answer but can't.

Is there a way to relocate the spare tire a few inches higher?

It interferes with my hitch and it's a pain in the neck to hook up my boat.

Thanks

meh_kick · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:39 am

Just take the carrier off the door and flip it over.
It worked for me and my trailers.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... ht=#381054

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:55 am

or get a longer hitch, they make different lengths some will allow you to hook up without no problems

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:30 am

It all depends on what works best for you and where your check book is at. If you could use the extra clearance then getting a hitch extension works for you but the cheaper way to go is flip the tire carrier. I’d flip the carrier, being that I have plenty of clearance for the boat trailer.
FYI: Careful when flipping the carrier, those bolts/nuts are sometimes a bit stubborn to come off.

iambob · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:34 am

I have a hidden hitch & they do have an extension I got to use with bike rack.

heres info

Part Number: 80307

Description: Receiver Extension, 2" to 2" Extension, 8" Length, 3,500 lbs.

Finish: Black Powder Coat
Warranty: Limited 1 Year
Weight Carrying: 300/3500 lbs.(TW/GTW)
Weight: 7 lbs.
Size: 13" L x 3" W x 3" H
Package Type: Bulk

tomcater · **Joined:** Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:05 pm **Posts:** 33

awesome information.

Thanks everyone

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:29 am

If pulling a trailer I would not use that type of extension, they make longer hitches , the extensions are only good for hauling bikes etc

XC204 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:07 pm

I did the tire carrier flip with a few SS washers to push it out for better window clearance. Also you can get an Attwood coupler for your trailer it does not have the long flip up lever like the cheap ones it has about 2" less height.
http://www.rvpartscenter.com/prodselect ... 18&CID=201

bugnout · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:50 pm

I just bought a longer ball mount. It was a curt D26 12.5 inches ball mount. About $22

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:53 pm

bugnout wrote:

I just bought a longer ball mount. It was a curt D26 12.5 inches ball mount. About $22

Thats what I have and it works great , I need another one though so I don't have to keep changing my balls..hitch balls, :oops:

never mind

Xodius · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:20 pm

tommudd wrote:

bugnout wrote:

I just bought a longer ball mount. It was a curt D26 12.5 inches ball mount. About $22

Thats what I have and it works great , I need another one though so I don't have to keep changing my balls..hitch balls, :oops:

never mind

blue balls? I thought the shopping spree fixed that

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:40 pm

i put my tire inside my jeep like the cherokees have it, so i dont have to worry about that anymore

plus all that wieght is off my tailgate now

trac95ker · **Joined:** Tue May 23, 2006 3:02 pm **Posts:** 116

I just open the door.

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