LOD Rear bumper--linked door or not?
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LOD Rear bumper--linked door or not?
ok-i'm obsessing over an LOD rear bumper & tire carrier. what are the pros and cons of the linkage to the stock rear tailgate vs not attched? i like the simplicity of just opening my tailgate and not needing to worry about opening the tire carrier as well. what is the downside? how easy is it to swing the tire carrier away from the tailgate to clean and wash?
do folks like this bumper/tire carrier combo?
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steve
do folks like this bumper/tire carrier combo?
thanks
steve
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My old jeep had the LOD rear bumper/carrier and my current jeep is running an AEV rear bumper/carrier linked to the tailgate. As minimal a step as it is to open the carrier then open the tailgate I don't see myself going back to a no link setup. I have a 37" tire on the AEV making the tailgate hard to reach in places to clean, but the convenience of opening the back with one hand makes up for it.
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ok-i'm obsessing over an LOD rear bumper & tire carrier. what are the pros and cons of the linkage to the stock rear tailgate vs not attched? i like the simplicity of just opening my tailgate and not needing to worry about opening the tire carrier as well. what is the downside? how easy is it to swing the tire carrier away from the tailgate to clean and wash?
do folks like this bumper/tire carrier combo?
thanks
steve
do folks like this bumper/tire carrier combo?
thanks
steve
Steve, a lot of it will depend on your use of the vehicle. If you are wanting to add accessories such as a trail rack, jerry can/rotopax mounts, etc then you will need the non-linked version. If you don't plan on adding any of the additional accessories I would personally lean towards the linked carrier as it is much easier for day to day use. Give me a call at 866-601-5340 if you have any specific questions as we do quite a lot of business with LOD.
-Tim
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part of the reason i like the LOD is for the stuff you can add..so yes, i'll be adding the trail rack and side carriers for rotopax. do people prefer the mid with or full?
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I just installed a LoD rear bumper and carrier gen 4 door linked. At first I thought I would have preferred the other style but after using it I am glad I have the linked one... As much as I open the gate having to unlock the carrier then the door it would be a PIA
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I have the stubby gen 4 linked bumper. It's been great. I do believe that one jerry can/rotopax holder and the trail rack are compatible with the gen 4 linked carrier.
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I have a full non linked. I bought it used and really wanted the stubby until I went to the Rubicon. My buddy slid off a rock and ended up with body damage because there was no bumper to hit. I like stubby looks, but the protection offered by the full width is more important than looks.
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I have a full non linked. I bought it used and really wanted the stubby until I went to the Rubicon. My buddy slid off a rock and ended up with body damage because there was no bumper to hit. I like stubby looks, but the protection offered by the full width is more important than looks.
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I think the linked allows up to a 40" tire so unless you want to go above 40" tire, I'd get the linked. I have the linked stubby gen 4. Functions great. I have the rotopax mounts (but I only put them on when going out offroading). The only thing I do not like is all the grease that works it's way out over time and get all over the bumper at the hinge.