Thanks Tom, certainly let me know how those tires turn out. And if you need any further info on the cut up job I did on the factory 3rd light to fit it on the rear tire carrier, just let me know and I'll give you the steps I did that seemed to work out perfectly.

 

I don't suppose one of you guys took a picture of the back (inside) of this bumper before installing it, did you? I want to mount a rear winch and I'm wondering if there is room to cut a slot for a fairlead under the receiver.

If not, gonna see if Rock Hard will make me one without the receiver in it instead.

-E

 

I did not take any pictures of that part... however, in my best guestimation... I'd say there is room to cut the fairlead opening below the receiver. I think you'd just have to build a custom winch mounting plate to attach to the inside of the bumper or up to the frame and at the same time, you'd have to relocate the honk'n muffler... that'd defenitely have to go if you're gonna put a winch in there w/the RockHard bumper. Hope that helps.

 

Well, I'll get some info from the manufacturer and see. I really don't need the receiver that much, but it would be nice to have it. If I get it all set up I'll post pics.

-E

 

Hey Rubidonn, looks like you have your front license plate mounted on the rear!

 

Yeah, just to confuse things even more!

 

Thanks for the write up. I install mine tomorrow.

 

It took about 3 hours to install.

One additional hint: I could not get the new bolt in on the outside. This was the last bolt I needed to start. Jack the bumper up from the D ring and jump on the jeep at the door. This will rotate the bumper enough to get the bolt in.

This is one nice bumper and tire carrier.

I bought the bumper from 4WD and bustabizz. Total cost delivered: $990. It was ordered on Friday, received on Thursday.

 

wqer did you get those

 

I have a rock hard installed by four wheel parts and it rattles like hell how do you stop that?