Lake919
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- Mobile, AL
So I am at the JY and came across a stock tire carrier and bumper both in great shape. Will this fit on my 95?
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Stock tire carrier from an 87 XJ on a 95
- Thread starter Lake919
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Lake919
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mobile, AL
Holy crap batman it's also rocking the holy grail, a Dana 44.
- Location
- Southern Maryland
You can make it work, just need to get all the pieces. There is a plate behind the quarterpanel trim, and more stuff in the hatch. You will need the bumper too, at least to trace the holes and might need to move the whole thing over depending.
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- Salem, OR
X2 get the brackets, there is one that goes directly behind the bumper mount and connects to the lower quarter panel/cross frame. The one inside the upper quarter panel helps keep the panel from buckling. 84'-96' it will swap over it's late models you need to modify(like I did)
Lake919
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mobile, AL
Hey will a Dana 44 from an 87 XJ work in my 95? Is it a direct bolt in?
- Location
- Southern Maryland
yes, only issue is gear ratio, and you may need a different driveshaft if you are replacing a D35 (due to longer pinion on the D44)
Lake919
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mobile, AL
I currently have a Chrysler 8.25. Going to get my axle tomorrow and try for that tire carrier. Before I do, can that thing hold my Moab rims and 31's?
- Location
- Southern Maryland
The first gen carrier (in your pic) is supposed to be pretty stout. Look at where it connects into the bumper... if you brace that enough, it will hold.
MikeT4
NAXJA Forum User
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- Northern California
Yes here is mine with a 31 on it and I have seen them with 33 also. I also found mine in a J/Y and installed it on my 96. I added a loop for my CB antena as you can see. Be sure to get everything as suggested and take measurements for the hole locations on the quarter panel mount.
Good luck
Lake919
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mobile, AL
Wow thanks Mike, that looks killer. I really want it now. I appreciate the pics and the info a ton.
- Location
- Waukegan, IL
Not to be picky, but remember to relocate the third brake lamp too. Some picky cop can put a real damper on a good mood. Unless its trail only, in which case, it won't matter.
MikeT4
NAXJA Forum User
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- Northern California
Yep your right good call. I added mine just above the tire and below the CB antenna mount , it is hard to see in the picture. You can see the wires for the brake light and the coax in the view from the back side.
RNMedic
NAXJA Member #659
- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
they made a high mount stop light option that mounts on the roof!
