Upgrading non-Squatch Bronco to 35's - Issues with Spare Tire and Brake light, Camera

[ontheuptick]

Hello all -

I was planning to downgrade my order by taking off the Squatch package, in order to hope to get my bronco sooner, and then I would upgrade to different wheels and 35" tires. I saw a video linked below, where they show that on a non-Squatch bronco the rear break light and the backup camera are interfered with by going to a larger tire. How much of an issue is this for those that have done the same thing? Are there aftermarket extensions out there yet?

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[StrictlyBroncos]

I'm running 35/12.50R18 Toyo Open Country A/T's on a non SAS Badlands. I did not upgrade to the rear brake light extension. It clears just fine (kind of tight but still performs it's function). No interference for the rear camera. Here's a pic from the back:

 

[Bjj101]

I added 35's and altho I probably didnt need it, I also added the break light extension. No issues at all with the camera.

 

[ontheuptick]

I added 35's and altho I probably didnt need it, I also added the break light extension. No issues at all with the camera.

Where do you get the brake light extension?

 

[Bjj101]

Where do you get the brake light extension?

It was like $25 from Rough Country. I've seen some others being made that are higher in cost.

 

[Dusty]

The camera is located at the center of the spare wheel, so it doesn't care how big the tire is. The third brake light can be affected but most rigs I've seen that were upgraded to 35's it hasn't been a problem. the 35" Nitto on mine is a bit tight with the third brake light but it still fits and functions.

 

[aframe009]

I ordered the extension and the reinforced spare tire mount from 5 Star. They are both Rough Country. I was surprised they weren't more money to be honest. I will take pictures when they show up and I get them installed.

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