37" Tires Question... tailgate / spare?

[BlueBronco]

Anybody running a 37" spare with factory hardware?

Yes. Going on 16+ months now without issue. Sure, the reinforcement is nice, but as pointed out the tailgate is rated for ~130lbs so it is definitely not a must. Now, if you are going to start adding accessories (cans, boards, jacks, etc) to the tire/tailgate then reinforcement is a good idea.

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So I have a 22 Wildsquatch that i'm leaning towards putting 37s on. Going with a 2.5" lift.
My question is regarding the tailgate/spare. Does any modifications need to be done (other that extending the brake light) in order to fit a 37" with stock Sasquatch wheels?

Going with Toyo Open Country MT.
Looks like it would be really tight.

Mike

Wildtrak is the top trim and always sasquatched! No need to clarify when you’re already king of the hill

**prepares for salty BL comments**

 

[Freedom5]

Anybody running a 37" spare with factory hardware?

As far the reinforcement bracket. Toyo MT 37s only look to be around 6lbs heavier than the factory squatch 35" goodyears. Does the extra 6lbs really warrant a reinforcement?


Appreciate the responses.

Toyo mt's I thought were super heavy. Last I looked they were close to a 100lbs for a 37.

 

[mattymik]

Yes, you'll want a spare tire reinforcement bracket to handle the weight. Otherwise you're risking bending your tailgate. There are a bunch of brands out there now. They all basically work the same but some have more functionality than others. I went with the hammerbilt reinforcement with accessory arm and mounted a chase light, CB antenna, and rotopax mount. I have -12mm offset wheels which push the 37" far enough away that the 3rd brake light extension was not needed at all.

here’s a video of my reinforcement bracket

As others have said, get the reinforcement. That's all I went with as the sasquatch brake light is already tall enough for my 37s. Well, that is after 'stretching' it over the back edge of the tire. With the stock wheels, I still get good contact on the little rubber pieces that sit below spare tire mount too.

Edit: A brake light extension will require a wheel spacer with stock wheel back spacing and push the tire further off the tailgate.

Also, the tire may slightly rub the rear bumper. That was the case for me before the reinforcement was installed, but it didn't affect the opening and closing of the tailgate.

Im adding Nitto Recon grappler 37s on +12 offset wheels. Can anyone confirm if I’d need a new bumper or some other adjustment to avoid the spare rubbing on the bumper?
Thanks

 

[KompressorV12]

Im adding Nitto Recon grappler 37s on +12 offset wheels. Can anyone confirm if I’d need a new bumper or some other adjustment to avoid the spare rubbing on the bumper?
Thanks

Don’t think you will but worst case just get a wheel spacer and mount that on the spare tire mount to push it out.

 

[cgv]

I agree. Should be fine with that offset!

 

[Bradley Thornton]

Im adding Nitto Recon grappler 37s on +12 offset wheels. Can anyone confirm if I’d need a new bumper or some other adjustment to avoid the spare rubbing on the bumper?
Thanks

You can use this to help you compare.

https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.p...2=80&wheel_size=17&wheel_width=8-5&offset2=30

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