NFRs2000NYC
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Just saw Mel’s post on Instagram, the 35” tire caused a pretty sizable crease on the exterior sheet metal. Seems like people trying to get by without a carrier are not going to have it that easy.
New Tailgate is not strong enough for oversized tires :(
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13_gecko_rubi
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It’s weird as that gate is cast magnesium and is plenty strong. Wonder if the mag is flexing differently than the aluminum skin and caused it or if it is a one off. Time will tell. The gate should be able to easily support a 35.
Here is a picture of the structure I saw on Facebook today.
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Orrrrrrrr..... maybe EVO is going to announce the release of a new tire carrier very soon. :idontknow:
Certainly, running a wheel with less back spacing, one that didn't press firmly against the isolators and running trails like Pritchet would have nothing to do with anything. :crazyeyes:
NFRs2000NYC
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Sure, but that crease got there somehow, but again, I obviously have no firsthand knowledge, just saw it on my feed and wanted to share it.
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13_gecko_rubi
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Ya I dunno. Hopefully it’s a one off. Should know soon, lots of them I’ve seen with 35s or even 37s now. Guess at EJS I’m going to go crease hunting lol
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Looking at the crease, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Mel caught his spare going up a ledge or dropping off of one in Moab. Seen that happen tons of times over the last 11 years and where it jacks up the tailgate and rear glass on a hard top.
NFRs2000NYC
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Again, very possible. I guess my apologies for the clickbait thread title, I think I read too much shit on the internet lol.
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13_gecko_rubi
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LOL!! It's all good. If anything, it just goes to show that when possible, it's always a great idea to take the spare and put it and its weight on the frame. Seen way too many jacked up JK tailgates and busted out hard top glass from guys over the years from playing in places like Moab.
JAGS
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Gotta thing they have quickly adapted the hinged version to release for the JL.
Will be interesting to see if they will have something like the JK cage carrier. How that would work with all the new lines of the JL.
All I can say is - how do I get my hands on it :thumb:
JAGS
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You and me both. [emoji16]
NFRs2000NYC
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I might buy the Evo carrier just to get black hinges back, I can’t stand the body colored exposed hinges, they really bug me lol.
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TrailHunter
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You could paint them black.
Thinknator
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The JL has been released to the public for a month now, what is taking every one so long to design new bumpers, rock sliders, tire carriers, double throw down suspensions, and stuff.
I think most of the designs are already done. It’s a matter of product testing and tool making for a production scale.
Does anyone have a link to the Instagram post? We are curious to see the damage.. :crazyeyes:
Oh my...