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PHASE 4 was to install the new tires. I was debating in my mind to determine if I wanted the Yokohama AT GO15’s or BFG All-Terrain KO2’s. Well, I have loved the BFG AT’s I have had on 2 previous trucks so I decided to go with them. I went with the same size tire as stock a 225-65 / R17. Installed in mid-May this completed the vehicle so I can really start some serious off-road travel and verify the capabilities of the vehicle. I also bought a full size spare KO2 with a black steel rim, just in case, that for now resides on the roof rack.

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How do you like your BFG's?
 
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How do you like your BFG's?
I love them, I have had sets on all my vehicles for the last 15 years and they have been fantastic. Can feel the heavier tire, but the noise is minimal and traction is outstanding.
 

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Finally deciding to bite the bullet and get a swing out tire carrier. Have you seen any options other than Wilco?

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I have not, still looking though but will have to make my mind up by the middle of July as I want it on by the time I go to Yellowstone in August.
 
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Can I ask where you bought your Wilco at? I have been on the fence to long now to get one. Just not sure if I want the high lift or not, your thoughts would be good.

Thanks for the pictures to, its nice to see different angles of the spare tire carrier.
 

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You have to go on thier web site to see dealers to by it from. I purchased online directly through Wilco. Just go it on yesterday so not much actual drive time with it but it is sturdy, well built and with the wedge anchor it has in the hitch it is pretty roch solid with very minor movement. Hitches are usually pretty loose, this is not. I will be out this next week with it so I'll report how it goes. Today I'll be mounting the license plate where it will be visable.
 
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View attachment 30530 Not at this time, You can see to about 3' from the rear and at the sides. I'll see how it goes first, can always add later. Here is where I mounted the license plate, into the bumper and it is lighted for CHP. Got this done this morning.
 
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Which license plate relocation kit did you use? How is the lighting powered?

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I just picked a bracket with light off Amazon and powered it off the wiring harness for the trailer and grounded it to the frame. It comes on with the headlights just like stock.

 
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