cj_92Bronco
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hey yall i have a '92 and it didnt come with a tire carrier, am i able to install the stock ones that some people got by just drilling through the body or is there other stuff i could do?
tire carrier
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Roadkill
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There are reinforcement pieces on the inside of the body panels. The ones on the tailgate would probably not be to hard to get in there, but the ones in the fender look like they would be a real pain. Your best bet would be a custom bumper with a built on tire carrier (specially if you ever plan to cary a large tire on there). Those can be kind of pricey though so you may be stuck with your inside mount. The stock outside carriers are just not strong enough to carry larger heavier tires and if your truck didn't come stock with one, I wouldn't even put a stock tire on there without the proper internal supports.
In fact, I thought the stock one would be ok on the streets with my 35" spare but I just moved it to the cargo area because I didn't like the way I could see it wobbling around in the rear view mirror. A 35" spare takes up a LOT of space in the cargo area but I live with it for now since I'd really hate to see the skin ripped off my tailgate.
In fact, I thought the stock one would be ok on the streets with my 35" spare but I just moved it to the cargo area because I didn't like the way I could see it wobbling around in the rear view mirror. A 35" spare takes up a LOT of space in the cargo area but I live with it for now since I'd really hate to see the skin ripped off my tailgate.
Broncobill78
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Listen to Roadkill. The factory Swing-away carriers come ONLY on trucks with specially reinforced quarter panels, it's actually a different part number from the regular quarter. The ONLY way to add one is to *also* swap a reinforced quarter and unless you're either a bodyman or your Dad own's a bodyshop this is just NOT cost effective.
Bucky Bronco
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get a rooftop carrier!
mine didn't come with a tailgate carrier either, so that's what I plan on doing at some point, some people think they look dumb, but I think it's pretty cool looking and it will free up space in the back.
(not mine obviously, just an idea of what I was talking about)
mine didn't come with a tailgate carrier either, so that's what I plan on doing at some point, some people think they look dumb, but I think it's pretty cool looking and it will free up space in the back.
(not mine obviously, just an idea of what I was talking about)
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cj_92Bronco
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yeah ive actually been looking for trac bars and stuff to mount on the top but i cant really seem to find any. it would be nice to mount some bars on the top then a roof top cage, anyone know of any places i can find some online?
