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Just got back from my trip to the U.P. and what a blast it was. Great weekend wheeling but had one big problem. I got off the trail and when to put it back to 2 high and my shifter went soft. Top off and a storm comming and I was stranded in neutral. After a little panic from the family, found that the plastic retaining clip for the transfer cable broke, reattached the cable enough to get it in gear and left it. Done wheeling hard but still saw the sights. That was officially the last time I wheel stock. Bring on the MODS!!!!
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From: Where the winds of limbo roar.
I owned one last year and it was great bit after awhile rattle issues
The main factor was that it wasn't made for a body lifted jeep and I think that's why it rattled.
I had to adjust it super stiff so it wouldn't rattle but the door closed hard.
Also I didn't like the integrity of the hi lift jack adaptor, super flimsy
I'm rolling a 38 on my stock carrier
Today only that is!!!
I can give ya some good ideas for carriers
I really like OhSevens rear carrier
The Rancho one is pretty sweet
TeraFlex looks interesting as well!!
The main factor was that it wasn't made for a body lifted jeep and I think that's why it rattled.
I had to adjust it super stiff so it wouldn't rattle but the door closed hard.
Also I didn't like the integrity of the hi lift jack adaptor, super flimsy
I'm rolling a 38 on my stock carrier
Today only that is!!!
I can give ya some good ideas for carriers
I really like OhSevens rear carrier
The Rancho one is pretty sweet
TeraFlex looks interesting as well!!
Rancho Part RS6221B - Rock Gear Rear Off-Road Bumper with Tire Carrier
JK Super Freak
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From: rochester,mn
Originally Posted by Steelgrave
This the Rancho one you're refering to?
Rancho Part RS6221B - Rock Gear Rear Off-Road Bumper with Tire Carrier
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From: Where the winds of limbo roar.
There's a youtube video showing you basically can't mount the hi-lift on it without eventual damage to the tailgate (can only partially be opened). I'm not sure that's a big deal to me as I wouldn't mount it there anyway. I do wonder though how much of a pain it is to open it and the tailgate every time just to get into the back (something I do an awful lot being a 2-door). The price certainly isn't bad though.
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Originally Posted by Steelgrave
There's a youtube video showing you basically can't mount the hi-lift on it without eventual damage to the tailgate (can only partially be opened). I'm not sure that's a big deal to me as I wouldn't mount it there anyway. I do wonder though how much of a pain it is to open it and the tailgate every time just to get into the back (something I do an awful lot being a 2-door). The price certainly isn't bad though.
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From: Where the winds of limbo roar.
Stumbled across this one a little while ago:
2007-2012 Jeep JK Shorty Signature Series Rear Bumper w/ Generation 3 Tire Carrier :: Signature Series Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier :: 2007-2012 Jeep JK Products :: Jeep :: LoD Offroad
It goes all the way across but doesn't wrap around. I know Wayalife has had one on his jeep for years and i haven't seen him complain about it, and it looks awfully expandable.