CJ Swing out Tire carrier on a YJ?

YKnot · 08-24-2005, 12:15 PM

Hello everyone,

I was wondering, I've done a search on this on the Forum but couldn't find the details I needed.

I'm thinking about putting in CJ swing away tire carrier on my YJ but was wondering what mods I need to do for that to work on my YJ. I've read of some YJ owners doing this and I feel that would be less expensive than buying a new swing out tire carrier.

First, How difficult would it be to make it work? And

2nd, Would I also have to replace my tailgate for a CJ tailgate?

Thx in advance.

YKnot · 08-25-2005, 12:01 PM

Anyone???

**Tomb Raider** · 08-25-2005, 12:07 PM

I want to do the same thing! Im getting a CJ hardtop this weekend...and that swing away tire carrier would be awesome! Help us please!!!

phlex234 · 08-25-2005, 01:13 PM

i realy dont see how it would nt work, enough fab skills and you can make it work, , arent CJ's thinner, not as wide as yj's?

Why J? · 08-25-2005, 02:21 PM

I have done it but i don't have any pics.

The cj tire carrier fits in the yj tailgate hinges that are already on the tub.
All you will need to do here is but the bolts in.

The latch that holds it on the other side will fit with a little bit of drilling. Drill holes in the tub and bolt on.

Tire carrier finished.

Tailgate, you can do a couple of differnt things here:

1)Remove stock hindges and leave big unpainted arears showing and add cj tailgate hinges.

2) Get a cut off wheel and cut the hindges flush with the tailgat. leaves matching paint, looks good. Add cj tail gat hindges, which can be picked up for 20 bucks on ebay. ( this is what i did)

3)get a cj tailgate and hindges and install

I have a 33' tire on mine and it works great, will probably hold a 35. It doesn't squek or vibrate and is really solid.

I will see what i can do about getting some pictures.

**Tomb Raider** · 08-25-2005, 02:48 PM

Would love to see the pics!

YKnot · 08-25-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brhoden79

I have done it but i don't have any pics.

The cj tire carrier fits in the yj tailgate hinges that are already on the tub.
All you will need to do here is but the bolts in.

The latch that holds it on the other side will fit with a little bit of drilling. Drill holes in the tub and bolt on.

Tire carrier finished.

Tailgate, you can do a couple of differnt things here:

1)Remove stock hindges and leave big unpainted arears showing and add cj tailgate hinges.

2) Get a cut off wheel and cut the hindges flush with the tailgat. leaves matching paint, looks good. Add cj tail gat hindges, which can be picked up for 20 bucks on ebay. ( this is what i did)

3)get a cj tailgate and hindges and install

I have a 33' tire on mine and it works great, will probably hold a 35. It doesn't squek or vibrate and is really solid.

I will see what i can do about getting some pictures.

AWESOME!!!

so I can leave my YJ tailgate on and just bolt on the tire carrier...

wicker · 08-26-2005, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brhoden79

I have done it...

I will see what i can do about getting some pictures.

Any progress with the pics yet?

Just lookin for a unique/cheap alternative to the swing out carrier that attaches to my rear bumper.

Why J? · 08-26-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YKnot

AWESOME!!!

so I can leave my YJ tailgate on and just bolt on the tire carrier...

Yes with some modification.

I just took some pics, I will get those up in a second. I have my tailgate removed right now becasue it has been so hot and i get extra air coming in from the back, but in a month or so i will but it back on and take some more pics

YKnot · 08-26-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brhoden79

Yes with some modification.

I just took some pics, I will get those up in a second. I have my tailgate removed right now becasue it has been so hot and i get extra air coming in from the back, but in a month or so i will but it back on and take some more pics

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

PICS Please....

Why J? · 08-26-2005, 12:28 PM

Lets see if i can get this pics post thing to work.

this show how it ic latched on the drivers side, mine latch is custom made because ups lot the cj latch but it will work the same, probably better.

This shows the cj tire carrier bolted in the stock tailgate hindges. Fits perfect

cool it worked

YKnot · 08-26-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brhoden79

Lets see if i can get this pics post thing to work.

this show how it ic latched on the drivers side, mine latch is custom made because ups lot the cj latch but it will work the same, probably better.

This shows the cj tire carrier bolted in the stock tailgate hindges. Fits perfect

cool it worked

ME LIKES..

Thanks Dude!!

JaySpencer66 · 08-26-2005, 12:45 PM

I like how you flushed the tail lights! Good show. Are you doing a drop down tailgate too? I have to say that it looks like something you can make out of square stock with a pipe bender, but clearly buying something ready made is a LOT easier.

Why J? · 08-26-2005, 01:30 PM

I don't like the little round lights so i just used what i had. I got the tire carrier for free form a guy in the cj forum.

wlo0824 · 09-22-2010, 09:40 AM

i know this is an old thread but how do you get the yj tailgate off the hindges??? are the hinge pins pressed in there??? i've tried everything but a press and cant get the pins out??

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