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1crzy88 · 02-17-2006, 09:31 AM

I an new to the sami thing (got it on monday 2/13/06) i just built a fiberglass enclouser for the back tail gate, i was wondering how much weight it can hold? It has a tire onl the out side, but it tiny, can the door hold a 33-35? the enclouser should only weight 100lbs with the speackers in it (2-6x9's and a 10) ill get pics up later if you guys want to see it....

Thanks
Troy

UZI 9mm · 02-17-2006, 09:56 AM

100 LB speaker enclosure?

holy crap.

jamesmross · 02-17-2006, 11:28 AM

With only about 200lbs to support

I'd say you're still within the design specs of the tailgate, go for it!

1crzy88 · 02-17-2006, 12:46 PM

100 at the most, it will be more like 50 i was just over extimating. the box only weights 15-20lbs.

OKIE ZUK · 02-17-2006, 12:56 PM

I ran a 35" spare, hi-lift jack and 5 gallons of gas, on the bumper:

Bobzooki · 02-17-2006, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OKIE ZUK

I ran a 35" spare, hi-lift jack and 5 gallons of gas, on the bumper:

Yeah, but it caused your rig to tip over, so how much can you REALLY carry?

OKIE ZUK · 02-17-2006, 01:03 PM

31" or 32" would be as big as I'd go on the stock tailgate mount. Man this is an old picture from 2000:

OKIE ZUK · 02-17-2006, 01:06 PM

Bob, it was the combo of 35" MTR's, 84" wheelbase, steep hill and the a$$ end weight.

OKIE ZUK · 02-17-2006, 01:08 PM

If you look real close you can read the gas can " ROLL OVER TESTED ".

FeCamel · 02-17-2006, 02:54 PM

I had a 35x12.5 on a steel rim on my stock carrier. It was fine, I was just careful not to let the gate swing away too fast. It even survived a few rounds of bumper car action from my buddies. They couldn't resist a big tire to run into I guess.

ChristianBenzon1 · 02-18-2006, 03:56 PM

i had a 33'' tire and it started tearing the stock tire carrier after about 6 months so i just put a swing out on

The_Sarg · 02-18-2006, 08:25 PM

Do a custom mod and make it a flipdown tailgate, weight prob solved.

1crzy88 · 02-20-2006, 11:49 AM

I think ill probably end up doing a tire swing on the bumper,, so i don't have to worrie. thanks for the responses.
Troy

02-17-2006, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
1crzy88 Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35396 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 118	Quick Question I an new to the sami thing (got it on monday 2/13/06) i just built a fiberglass enclouser for the back tail gate, i was wondering how much weight it can hold? It has a tire onl the out side, but it tiny, can the door hold a 33-35? the enclouser should only weight 100lbs with the speackers in it (2-6x9's and a 10) ill get pics up later if you guys want to see it.... Thanks Troy __________________ 88 K5 flat findered 10" on 37's SSR, LinXed interior w/14" lcd in the dash... 88.5 Sami YJ'd and 33LTB s 08' GSXR 750 murdered out... WHOS CRAZY NOW BITCH... www.GETSQUIRLY.com

02-17-2006, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
1crzy88 Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35396 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 118	100 at the most, it will be more like 50 i was just over extimating. the box only weights 15-20lbs. __________________ 88 K5 flat findered 10" on 37's SSR, LinXed interior w/14" lcd in the dash... 88.5 Sami YJ'd and 33LTB s 08' GSXR 750 murdered out... WHOS CRAZY NOW BITCH... www.GETSQUIRLY.com

02-17-2006, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	I ran a 35" spare, hi-lift jack and 5 gallons of gas, on the bumper: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

02-17-2006, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	31" or 32" would be as big as I'd go on the stock tailgate mount. Man this is an old picture from 2000: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

02-17-2006, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	Bob, it was the combo of 35" MTR's, 84" wheelbase, steep hill and the a$$ end weight. __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

02-17-2006, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
UZI 9mm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5832 Posts: 3,833	100 LB speaker enclosure? holy crap.

02-17-2006, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
jamesmross Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40759 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 201	With only about 200lbs to support I'd say you're still within the design specs of the tailgate, go for it!

02-17-2006, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	If you look real close you can read the gas can " ROLL OVER TESTED ". __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

02-17-2006, 02:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
FeCamel Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 922 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 896	I had a 35x12.5 on a steel rim on my stock carrier. It was fine, I was just careful not to let the gate swing away too fast. It even survived a few rounds of bumper car action from my buddies. They couldn't resist a big tire to run into I guess.

02-18-2006, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChristianBenzon1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30444 Location: Salt Lake City,UT Posts: 182	i had a 33'' tire and it started tearing the stock tire carrier after about 6 months so i just put a swing out on __________________ 1994 EFI Samurai, spoa, yj conversion, 33's, spool,etc. 1993 nissan hardbody, 2" body and 32's; for business

02-18-2006, 08:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
The_Sarg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35560 Location: Ontario Posts: 214	Do a custom mod and make it a flipdown tailgate, weight prob solved.

02-20-2006, 11:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
1crzy88 Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35396 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 118	I think ill probably end up doing a tire swing on the bumper,, so i don't have to worrie. thanks for the responses. Troy __________________ 88 K5 flat findered 10" on 37's SSR, LinXed interior w/14" lcd in the dash... 88.5 Sami YJ'd and 33LTB s 08' GSXR 750 murdered out... WHOS CRAZY NOW BITCH... www.GETSQUIRLY.com

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