I don't know what's more important, not having the tire on the door, or having no cargo space it does look good, I'm sure you have your reasons.....

 

Wow!!! It looks great!

 

You definitely do gain departure angle. I put the Rancho carrier on a few weeks ago and wheeled the same weekend...oh my God! Hit the bumper soo many times coming off of steep rocks. For the trails I wheel, the Rancho is NOT the way to go. I had my guy fab up a different style lock pin because that thing took a beating. I rather have no bumper at all. Saves SOO much on departure angle.

 

Looks great. Can't wait to peep the finished product. Now you should do the tailgate conversion. That kit is ok but if you fabbed this you can make one better.

 

Looks great! Way better than just bolting in a truck bed tire carrier.

 

that looks awesome, how hard is it to get the tire out with hard top on though

 

Put my hard top on yesturday and tested this. Absolutely no problems with room. I got some top down pics that I'll post when I'm not working

 

That is very cool. I was thinking about something like this for when I am on the trail, so I don't accidentally dent the rear. What did you use, or did you fab them, to connect it to the rollbar? Do you have any measurements?

 

Looks good. i almost went this rought baja style i like the tire out of the way so i just leave my spare at camp.

 

Is there any chance you planned on taking some more distant pictures where we can see the whole Jeep? Possibly with no top? I know I asked before but man, i still really want to see this, I have a feeling I may really like this setup.