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Installed the Spare Wheel Cradle & Hi-Lift Jack Mount from Safety Devices for my 48" Hi-Lift Jack X-Treme. Simple install, very sturdy, and well built. Used the Hi-Lift Running Gear Cover, Versatile Locking **** (for security...had to get a different bolt than what came with the mount), and Handle Keeper (plus a few zip ties to keep down the rattling). I do have Lucky8's rock sliders so I got a RCI Lotus Slider Adapter (Rock Sliders Adapter for Hi-Lift Jacks)...it works great on the rails was very stable, when I tested it with the off-road base...also added a cheap Amazon handle grip to the jack and Lift-Mate so I can lift a tire and stack rocks if/when needed off-road.
The Spare Wheel Cradle is fantastic...really helps with re-mounting the wheel...definitely saves your back. However, the clearance is very tight...I am running 267/70R18 BFGoodrich KO3's (32.6") tires and that is close to the maximum size that will fit with the Spare Wheel Cradle & Hi-Lift Jack Mount installed.
That looks great. I really like that but I'm worried about the extra weight making the rear door sag. What's your thoughts on that?
The jack weighs in at 32 LBS (not including the cradle/jack mount)...the rear door has very heavy hinges/mounts and does not deflect when I shut it or open it, I did try and "wiggle" the mount and it did not move the door at all. I know that Saltek Motorsports designed a tire carrier rated for 100 LBS, he has talked about the weight of adding things to the rear door in the following treads...Simon from PowerfulUK did discuss that topic as well (in the installation video), basically stated the the additional weight is close to the the hinge and would be sturdy enough not to damage it (he also stood on it in the video). I am comfortable with the additional weight on the door.
Spare Wheel Cradle & Hi-Lift Jack Mount
