Spare tire sticks out further due to 0 offset

[titleistforged]

Hi online friends,

I tried searching (perhaps I'm a n00b), but couldn't find a good/definitive answer.

I just recently got some 0 offset wheels for my base, and while I am loving how it looks, I am not loving how it sticks out another 2 inches or so from the tailgate.

From digging around, others have this issue, as many of us have gone 0 offset. I was just curious if there is a solution to either 1. shorten the spare tire rack (I doubt it), or 2. extend the rubber feet possibly?

Curious to see everyone's thoughts.

Thanks! Obligatory new wheel pic attached.

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[Mean Red GT]

I had this same issue and ordered and installed these.
https://www.4wheelparts.com//p/fishbone-offroad-tailgate-bump-stop-fb47169/_/R-FBXOR-FB47169

The tip that goes in the tailgate was quite a bit larger than the hole on the Bronco so I had to trim it quite a bit to fit. I chose these so I could cut to the length I needed. I was worried about extra flex on the carrier and tailgate and these seem to support the spare well now.

 

[AttackGuy64]

Stuff 2 black racquetballs between the bumpers and the tire. It works great and doesn't look bad at all. I installed a wheel spacer so my antenna mount would fit behind my tire. I looked for a good solution and someone else recommended this to me.

 

[titleistforged]

I had this same issue and ordered and installed these.
https://www.4wheelparts.com//p/fishbone-offroad-tailgate-bump-stop-fb47169/_/R-FBXOR-FB47169

The tip that goes in the tailgate was quite a bit larger than the hole on the Bronco so I had to trim it quite a bit to fit. I chose these so I could cut to the length I needed. I was worried about extra flex on the carrier and tailgate and these seem to support the spare well now.

This looks promising!

 

[titleistforged]

Stuff 2 black racquetballs between the bumpers and the tire. It works great and doesn't look bad at all. I installed a wheel spacer so my antenna mount would fit behind my tire. I looked for a good solution and someone else recommended this to me.

Interesting... got a picture by chance??

 

[AttackGuy64]

Interesting... got a picture by chance??

Sorry for the late response. I didn't catch your reply!

 

[SnowBronco]

I did this. On both Broncos I've had. Just need a measuring tape and a way to cut rod.

 

[BroncoPowered]

I am tired of the noise it makes on every bump. They need to make some extended ones

 

[Ducati1098]

I did something similar to the racquetball idea. I bought a couple of black 2” neoprene rubber balls off eBay and just shaved them down to fit snuggly.

 

[titleistforged]

Thanks everyone for sharing! The racquetball trick worked for me. Just came back from like a 1k mile roadtrip and they didn't fall off haha. So far so good!

 

[1970AMCAMX]

Thanks everyone for sharing! The racquetball trick worked for me. Just came back from like a 1k mile roadtrip and they didn't fall off haha. So far so good!

I know the racquetballs would ever come out, but it would be interesting to see them bounce down the road at 70 mph. Would definitely freak whoever is behind you out.

 

[‘21OBX]

I looked at this then said to myself if it doesn’t touch the rubbers it can’t squeak or dent the gate. So I did nothing with the wife’s it hovers there doesn’t make a sound hasn’t hurt anything.

 

[mbagne]

I did something similar to the racquetball idea. I bought a couple of black 2” neoprene rubber balls off eBay and just shaved them down to fit snuggly.

I like this idea better than racquet balls, as the racquet balls seem like they would be more susceptible to weather degradation than neoprene, IMO. I will give it a try.

 

[GToddC5]

Get the tire carrier for a sasquatch equipped vehicle. The base to tire mount is shorter, and the camera is extended.

 

[GToddC5]

@titleistforged Check this post of mine from yesterday as well, for better explanation:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...-badlands-spare-wheel-tire.48686/post-1492674

Edit to add some notes:

Comparison info for the two different carriers:

* The Camera poke from wheel mounting surface is 4 3/8" vs. 5 3/4" Squatch
* The carrier bracket poke from base to wheel mounting surface is 8 3/4" vs. 8" Squatch
* The light can be made to adjust up or down 1", depending on your carrier.
* Wheel spacers can be used to push out wheels with more positive offset than Squatch.
* Almost forgot! There's different bumpers for the brake light with the 1" height variation:

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