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All:
I want to put the spare tire on the rear of the roof just while off-roading. Anybody have any ideas? Right now I am planning on putting a rubber pad on the roof and strapping the tire down somehow to the roof rails and the rear cross rail. Also thought about getting a couple of the new accessory roof rail handles shown in the 04 accessory catalog.
Ric
OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net
All:
I want to put the spare tire on the rear of the roof just while off-roading. Anybody have any ideas? Right now I am planning on putting a rubber pad on the roof and strapping the tire down somehow to the roof rails and the rear cross rail. Also thought about getting a couple of the new accessory roof rail handles shown in the 04 accessory catalog.
Ric
OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net
Hummer Man
10-24-2003, 09:16 PM
Just leave the tire at home.
Slide both roof rails near the rear of the rig. Strap tire dowm to them. No rubber pad on the roof please...Piece of cake.
Or, you could leave it at home. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Black Lingenfelter Lux
I do leave the tire at home while in town, but off-roading, I am too far from home, and no tire would not be wise.
Ken P....why no pad beneath the tire, wouldn't that damage the roof paint if any shifting/bouncing of the tire were to happen? Also, I can't move the front rail back as it is wired to the off-road lights and they need to be forward. (see pic) I am considering adding light to the second rail as well for side lighting and that rail will need to be closer to the front then as well.
Ric
OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net
Hum2: Check this thread I found in the "Classified" section http://www.elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=4616043161&m=7406080714
Since you cannot move the front bar and you may install lights on the rear bar, simply buy a third one and mount it near the rear. Make sure rear lights are mounted toward the ends of rail. Secure tire on top of the racks with a couple of tie-downs.
Black Lingenfelter Lux
jambo
10-26-2003, 01:58 AM
why not invest in a outside tire carrier? very heavy duty also acts as a third bumper(sma has the best one on the market). As for a roof rack for your tire check out mannix they have just what your looking for.
unaslob
10-26-2003, 04:25 AM
i would personally go with the Gobi rack... sturdier... nicer looking.. unless you are looking for chrome ofcourse. I think the 'third bumper' is bad idea...if it is ever used... your whole rear end will be screwed up...una
Phil: I think una is refering to the possibility of the rear tire causing additional damage to the rear hatch/window if hit, whereas, without the rear tire, you might only have damage to the bumper. My dealer won't install them for fear of liability should the tire come thru the rear window/hatch and cause injuries to a rear seat passenger.
Jambo, As far as having a rear tire carrier, I think too much of the rear view is lost, not unlike the original factory spare tire location.
Una: Gobi racks are the greatest, and the "Stealth" version would be perfect, but a bit much for me to afford for occassional off-roading.
Back to my earlier question...is there any problem setting the tire directly on the roof, or at least a rubber pad, rather than on top of the roof rack rails? On top of the rails makes the tire stick up too high in my opinion, especially for highway travel. Have any of you see the new 04 accessories which has a roof rack handle set-up?
Ric
OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net
Centerfire
10-26-2003, 10:28 PM
I have SMA rear tire carrier doesn't get in the ay and now I have as much cargo room as my daughter Toyota Matrix.. But mine is cooler. I just installed the Gobi roof rack .. I am happy I did not get the one with the tire carrier, although it realy looks cool.. Have you guys ever tryed to lift that SOB big wheel and tire up onto the roof. I know I'm way to old for that kind of excercise..
Mike
Mike
PARAGON
10-26-2003, 11:10 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
Hmmm, I suspect anything hitting you hard enough to bend the tire carrier, would more than likely do the same, or more damage, to the rear of the truck.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I have to agree with Phil. The SMA carrier is mounted to the frame via the same mount locale as the rear tow pulls. After SMA sent me the little isolation boot to stop the rattle, I have no complaints. They also sent me a few pictures because I made mention of some complaints about the latch being cumbersome. Here is a pic of the rear of a rig that was rear-ended by a wrangler (post a pic of wrangler next):
http://www.pplus.com/images/DSCF0053.JPG
PARAGON
10-26-2003, 11:12 PM
http://www.pplus.com/images/DSCF0062.JPG
PARAGON
10-26-2003, 11:12 PM
http://www.pplus.com/images/DSCF0058.JPG
jambo
10-26-2003, 11:20 PM
JUST SO YOU KNOW THE JEEP WAS GOING 40 MPH, H2 WAS SITTING STILL--HOWS THAT FOR SAFE,AND LOOK NO DAMAGE TO THE REAR WINDOW.....SMA SENT THE SAME PHOTOS TO THE DEALERSHIP.
H2 Daddy
10-26-2003, 11:32 PM
Amazing. I showed my wife these pictures and she said maybe she should be driving our kids to school in the H2. She has said twice now that she may want the H3. She does not like to drive my H2.
If that was a black H2 I would ask if it's a picture of MAC's after he backed up out of his driveway? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Zazing:
Heck, I saw it and thougth it was Adam's http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Black Lingenfelter Lux
barbender
10-29-2003, 09:54 PM
What do ya call a Rear Mounted H2 Spare Tire...
A Jeep Air Bag.
I call it J Lo's spanking hhhhhooootttt a** http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Black Lingenfelter Lux
H2Oguy
11-04-2003, 02:15 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hum2:
All:
I want to put the spare tire on the rear of the roof just while off-roading. Anybody have any ideas? Right now I am planning on putting a rubber pad on the roof and strapping the tire down somehow to the roof rails and the rear cross rail. Also thought about getting a couple of the new accessory roof rail handles shown in the 04 accessory catalog.
Ric
OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hum2
Not sure how far you want to go with this but I design and fabricate custom equipment for the Hummers so a "mini roof tire rack" is possible if you so desire. If not I definitely would not place the tire directly on the roof for it will bend, purchasing a third cross bar and mounting a tie down point would be your cheapest and quickest.
And just for the record SMA used to have the best spare tire carrier on the market. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Give me a shout I have already come up with some simple very effective ideas.
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