Talon Spare tire carrier

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I’m looking for recommendations on a spare tire carrier that will be low as possible and still allow access to the cargo box. I’ve seen some for rzr’s that are hinged on one side with pull pins on the other to swing it out of the way of the bed. Is there anything like that for the Talon
 
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I have not seen it for Talon, but on the RZRs I have seen the spare standing on the drivers side of bed with a box beside it. That way do not have to do anything to get at box. I really don't feel the tubing and under frame on Talon is sturdy enough to carry the weight of a hanging spare off the rear like the YXZ has. HMF started building one but quit in prototype stage and told me they had issues. Most of the rest offered either block the view out back or put weight up high. I built my own to put spare on roof, and I noticed the weight cornering at higher speeds. Woudl work fine if just rock crawling or slow trails
 
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My idea is to add the HMF 2" reciever & bumper then get one that goes into the reciever but modify it to attach to the bumper also. It works in my mind anyways
 
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I got a JEI spare tire mount and it works with pins on both sides so it can be swung open, the spare tire sits just under the roof line
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I got a JEI spare tire mount and it works with pins on both sides so it can be swung open, the spare tire sits just under the roof lineView attachment 174782
I looked at this system, I like the concept but don't like how it restricts rear visibility
 
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I looked at this system, I like the concept but don't like how it restricts rear visibility
I have the JEI gas can version, it's the same basic setup but fuel instead of tire carrying. With side view mirrors I see behind me just fine, and blind spot checks (such as when backing up) aren't blocked.
 
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I like that one :)

Since you had your tape measure out for the wiper... what's the distance from the bottom of the carrier to the bed/cargo area? ;)
25 " to the bed surface , I have the hard rear storage from honda and with this it will not open fully because it hits but plenty to have access to all items inside.
 
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25 " to the bed surface , I have the hard rear storage from honda and with this it will not open fully because it hits but plenty to have access to all items inside.
Thanks again, I owe you a beer...... I'll take a measurement this wkd and see if I'll have access to the Yeti 20.
 
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Thanks again, I owe you a beer...... I'll take a measurement this wkd and see if I'll have access to the Yeti 20.
:) So what kind of trails up there in MI easy or rugged ?
 
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:) So what kind of trails up there in MI easy or rugged ?
We have a pretty good mix, UP where I'm at is a lot of state and federal forest so most of it is open to ORVs, terrain ranges from sand/gravel seasonal roads, old logging trails, some rocky areas & several muddy swamps that can swallow a rig. We're planning a [HASHTAG]#yoopertakeover2020[/HASHTAG] this summer on Drummond Island on the East end of the U.P. if you're interested, probably late July/early Aug. That area can be a bit more technical for some. I'll be at Takeover this year with @aprils_fool too, looking forward to riding some new terrain.
 
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I have no regrets getting the jei.. no issues with rattles, but it is kinda heavy to be opening all the time.
 
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here is what I built. I have to take off to get in enclosed trailer (2 bolts on wheel & 2 bolts on carrier) but does not effect view back or getting into rear box. I can feel weight at high speed cornering, but fine up to say 40, then have to think about it, but not that bad. Worst part is loading and unloading teh tire LOL

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I built one that goes in a rear hitch. $25 of 2” tube and some threaded rod for wheel mounting studs. I dropped mine down a little To match the ground clearance of the lowest spot on the wheeler because we just trail ride. You could do it as a straight upside down T though. The tire sits on the horizontal tube. The vertical part of just for support and for the mounts.

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I have one
I’m looking for recommendations on a spare tire carrier that will be low as possible and still allow access to the cargo box. I’ve seen some for rzr’s that are hinged on one side with pull pins on the other to swing it out of the way of the bed. Is there anything like that for the Talon
I have one for sale if you’re interested it’s a super atv spare tire carrier I believe, it has pins that come out on one side and opens like a gate. I live in the Bardstown Kentucky area.
 
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I have one

I have one for sale if you’re interested it’s a super atv spare tire carrier I believe, it has pins that come out on one side and opens like a gate. I live in the Bardstown Kentucky area.
Damn, already bought the JEI but thank you!
 
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I have no regrets getting the jei.. no issues with rattles, but it is kinda heavy to be opening all the time.
I just wish it had a stop in it so it didn’t open all the way that the tire sits on the fender.
 
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I just wish it had a stop in it so it didn’t open all the way that the tire sits on the fender.
Although a bit cheesy, I'd just run a rope from the top of the ROPS behind the driver's head to the JEI so it couldn't open all the way. Another member recently added a gas strut to help with the lifting but I'm not sure if or where it stops the opened angle.
 

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