Does it feel like there is still a lot of weight on the tailgate?

Where did you get it and what did you pay?

Pics?

 

It doesn't feel like there is any weight on the tailgate. In fact when I close it, it feels like its picking up some of the tailgate. I bought the carrier from a local company here in Denver, High Country Performance. they had just ordered 6 of them, so I didn't have to pay any shipping. Cost was $699 plus tax. I had called 4wd, quadratec, Northridge, but when it came to shipping you can't beat the local places. I was quoted anywhere from $770 to $899 at the other places, with shipping.

Don't have any pics yet, but I'll try to grab one here at lunch with my phone. I must say it is as nice as advertised..

 

The AEV design allows the weight of the tire to be removed from the tailgate and transferred to the swing arm and frame rail. The tailgate just supports the saddle block which is used to help stabilize the carrier arm when closed.

The rear carrier costs $699.00 and will ship via truck freight which can add at least $100.00. If you can find it for less than $800.00, I'd say go for it.

 

I cant believe that the AEV swing alone is $850. I bought the entire Mopar bumper and swing for $1000 on my last JKU. Ill probably end up with the AEV swing though.

 

pics!

 

Alright, alright already.. Just remember you get what you pay for.. so here are cell phone pics while at work...

edit: I'll try to get some nicer ones when the sun is at a better angle..

 

Rear visibility with a 35"+ tire is a bit dodgy. I solved the problem by mounting a camera (infrared for driving at night) and Rigid D2 Dually LED floods. I havent added the brake light back yet - and not sure I will. Here in Canada the law requires car manufactures to import new vehicles with the 3rd brake light. It does not require the owner to have one. So if you take it off they're cool with it.

 

Is the AEV the only tire carrier that allows u to use the stock bumper as well? I figured there would be more since the concept of how it goes on sounds so simple. Does anyone know of any others that can do the same?

 

It's the only one I've heard of. I've got the bumper and the carrier so I'm not sure what is involved in the install of just the carrier. I suspect its fairly involved given the weight it is meant to hold. As all the best things do, it only looks simple after it's done. ;-)

 

Yes...........AEV is the only company that makes a rear tire carrier that works with the stock bumper and tailgate. The install is straight forward. I've had mine installed for over a year. It's rock solid and rattle free.