wilderness sport rack and the spare tire mount
09-02-2008, 07:30 AM
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wilderness sport rack and the spare tire mount
Does anyone have the wildernessracks "sport" series rack with the spare tire mount? It looks a little sturdier than some of the others I've seen, but I still don't know that I trust all that weight up there on a hard trail.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
09-04-2008, 10:39 AM
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depending on the tire, size, psi etc. a spare is usually a bad idea on the trail, our 4runners don't have a center of gravity advantage to begin with, add a lift and tires it's already gotten worse. when you throw a rack on with a fully aired spare you're looking at serious trouble depending on the intensity of your wheeling. start thinking low, either in the oem spare holder if you can squeeze it, mounted in the cargo area or a hitch mount tire carrier
09-04-2008, 11:21 AM
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depending on the tire, size, psi etc. a spare is usually a bad idea on the trail, our 4runners don't have a center of gravity advantage to begin with, add a lift and tires it's already gotten worse. when you throw a rack on with a fully aired spare you're looking at serious trouble depending on the intensity of your wheeling. start thinking low, either in the oem spare holder if you can squeeze it, mounted in the cargo area or a hitch mount tire carrier
09-04-2008, 12:55 PM
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I think i've seen a 33'' pro comp a/t mounted on a 200? runner with that rack. I detailed it, but i dont know what brand it said. wilderness sounds right.
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09-04-2008, 01:00 PM
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depending on the tire, size, psi etc. a spare is usually a bad idea on the trail, our 4runners don't have a center of gravity advantage to begin with, add a lift and tires it's already gotten worse. when you throw a rack on with a fully aired spare you're looking at serious trouble depending on the intensity of your wheeling. start thinking low, either in the oem spare holder if you can squeeze it, mounted in the cargo area or a hitch mount tire carrier
09-04-2008, 02:34 PM
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depends. usually if i'm running with a taco i convince him to let me throw it in the bed haha. otherwise it goes into the cargo area. i've had a 33" fully aired spare in my basket before just on the road and it made my drives a tad scarier
09-11-2008, 07:42 AM
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I have a buddy that can build you pretty much anything you want for your rig....bumpers, tire carriers, roll cage, roof rack...whatever...
He's damn good...just let me know if you are interested
He's damn good...just let me know if you are interested
09-11-2008, 08:39 AM
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I got the rack on last night, and it looks pretty good. I'll try to get some poser pics when the weather clears up a bit.
I'm interested!
I got final approval from my wife for "Operation War Wagon."
After I get the body lift and sliders installed, I'll be wanting a new front & rear bumper (and trailer hitch).
I got final approval from my wife for "Operation War Wagon."
After I get the body lift and sliders installed, I'll be wanting a new front & rear bumper (and trailer hitch).
09-12-2008, 06:33 PM
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Have you given any thought to what else you might haul in the rack? The tire takes up alot of room. If you're just going to use it just to carry your spare, that's an expensive tire carrier. Why not carry your spare in the stock location leaving the rack to haul gear?
09-12-2008, 07:00 PM
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Also take into consideration getting it up and down off the rig... a 35 with wheel weighs anywhere from 90-100lbs.... thats a LOT to be lifting over a rack rail while standing on the tire/door/slider, etc. Try picking up the tire holding it all the way out in front of you and raise it to or above your head. And then think of doing that in the rain/snow mud, etc. No so much fun. I agree with MillPKA
09-13-2008, 01:17 PM
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Have you given any thought to what else you might haul in the rack? The tire takes up alot of room. If you're just going to use it just to carry your spare, that's an expensive tire carrier. Why not carry your spare in the stock location leaving the rack to haul gear?
Find me a better solution, and I'll take it into consideration.
09-13-2008, 04:54 PM
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09-13-2008, 07:11 PM
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I had the spare tire on the roof rack. IT SUCKS. In my humble opinion. Too much of a PITA taking it down. Look at a CBI tire carrier. Easier to deal with.
