The Smittybilt SRC Oversize Tire Carrier is the most economical way to mount an oversized tire onto your Jeep Wrangler JK.
Great quality product much better choice than bumper style
The product is easy to install, but the jack baseplate needs to be removed, and the jack lifting mechanism needs to be raised to clear the mounting plate. My jack handle not sits 4-6 inches above the jack. I am installing an interior mount for the jack and will use this to mount rotopax gas cans on an adapter plate. This mount works, but not for a HiLift extreme jack.
I am on my second one. The first one may have had the bolts stripped out by the installer, but the second one isn't much better. I have a 35" tire on there, and its way too heavy for this thing to handle. The door bangs around with every little bump in the road. I am switching to a bumper mount for sure.
A must have if you want to install a hi lift or similar jack to your HD pivot carrier. Mounting was simple. Instructions not needed with simple 6 bolt application to carrier and jack mounting hardware even though available. Must remove floor plate of jack to mount. Recommend a Handle keeper as well after mounting to secure it.
It worked great all of one year, but that was it. After one full year my gate barely moves. I have a 35” mounted. I’ve greased the hinges, but it doesn’t last.
Great item. Fast shipping. Could not be happier. Happy
I was running 285/65/R18 tires on my stock tire carrier. Every time I went over a bump, I would get a rattle in the tailgate. I did a lot of research on tire carriers and this seamed to be a great option at a decent price. I chose this one because the up/down, in/out adjustability of the tire mount and third tail light. After installing, all the rattles are gone. I absolutely love this carrier. The installation instructions are terrible, so I suggest watching youtube videos prior to installing.
This carrier looks great on my jeep and is very heavy duty. Only giving 4 stars because I had to modify the pivot a little bit so I could place the tire on the setting closest to the tailgate as I have extremely offset wheels and didn't want the spare sticking out so much. Also the license plate relocation bracket had to be purchased separately, it is not included.
Q: My license plate is not mounted on the spare tire it is actually on the bumper. Does this bracket repurpose my third brake light? Answer this question
A: Yes
Answered by Baja from Southern Cal on 04/13/2021
A: Yes it does, I didn't relocate my license plate if you're going to relocate your license plate it will go under the third brake light.
Answered by A.J. from Nashville, TN on 04/13/2021
A: Yes, comes with the bracket for 3rd brake light.
Answered by Elmex70 from Mansfield, TX on 04/13/2021
Q: How can I mount a High Lift jack and Roto Paks to this mount? Answer this question
A: Mmmm. Not sure if there are provisions for it or not. Email smittybilt and ask
Answered by Slowpoke from Ohio on 01/22/2021
A: Smittybilt makes a hilift jack mount for this carrier. There are a couple of different options for the Roto-Pax, they make an attachment that attaches the the upper rail of the lift, or there is also a tire wrap mount that I have seen as well.
Answered by Rex W from Apple Valley, CA on 01/22/2021
A: Hello, For this bumper, you can actually get the Smittybilt Trail Jack Mount part number S/B2844. No additional drilling is required. And for the RotoPAX can get tricky because of the spare tire you have, I will provide a solution that will work for MOST cases. We do offer the RotoPAX Universal Mount part number ROTRX-TM which mounts behind the spare tire at the center. You will also need a RotoPAX mount (with the handle) we offer a couple here are the three: ROTRX-LOX-PM (this one is lockable), ROTRX-DLX-PM , and the ROTRX-PM. Here are videos regarding the RotoPAX, one video shows the setup of the Universal Mount by the spare tire, and the other video explains the 3 handles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWAq7TvOYgs and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBcO04UlJ30&feature=emb_logo Thanks for checking us out!
Answered by Ralph from 4WP HQ on 01/19/2021
Q: Does this tire carrier work with the factory backup camera? Answer this question
A: Yes, relocation bracket is included. Make sure you read the instructions and check the diagram on the first page it helped me figuring out what bracket goes on first.
Answered by A.J. from Nashville, TN on 10/06/2020
A: Yes. However, depending on the wheel offset it does block some of the peripheral vision.
Answered by OHMDB from Ohio on 10/06/2020
A: Yes it does.You can see it in the middle of the mounted spare
Answered by Brent from 4WP HQ on 10/06/2020
Q: I thought this had the license plate relocation parts, what's the part number for it? Answer this question
A: I bought mine last year. It did not come with a license plate relocation bracket. Only the third brake light relocation bracket. Not sure what the part number is for the license plate bracket.
Answered by Last Dollar from Tennessee on 03/20/2022
A: Part # S/B7734 is the bracket and light. Please give us a call. Sales & Support - 877-474-4821
Answered by Dave from 4WP HQ on 03/14/2022
Q: Would this hold titan tank trail trekker plus 37" tire? Answer this question
A: I have 35” tires and there’s plenty of room. I can’t imagine why not.
Answered by Pikachalk from Los Angeles on 02/18/2022
A: I don't have the jeep anymore. I had 40's on it. I had to lift the handle a little to shut the back so it wouldn't scrape. I thought i might need to readjust and retighten everything but i never got to it and traded the jeep. This was my 1st time replacing the tire carrier.
Answered by Jeepergene on 02/16/2022
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