Made a trunk when the soft top is on and it mounts to it.

 

I had (still have in a box) a Warrior hood mount but it blocked my windshield wiper sprayer as well as I have a slight dent in my hood from getting it on and off. However hood mount looks cool!

So I got the rugged ridge tailgate mount and it works great. I didn't want the jack inside since people, dogs and cargo go in there.

Some day I will get a tire carrier and put it there.

 

Have ACE billet hood mounts. Needed to add a couple of washers so the washer spray worked right, but cheap fix

 

I was looking for some ideas as well. My buddy has the hood mount for the cool factor. Not sure if he has the washer issue, we didn't try. If you go this route though, you have to be careful when you open the hood...just enough clearance. It's not my cup of tea, it does look very cool though.

 

I like this idea, but was unsure if it will be an issue with the soft top going up or down? Also is it in the way for the cargo area if you don't open the tailgate?

 

I have the River Raider hood mounts and mounted the jack with the handle toward the window. The washer spray is not affected, and Ido like the look of it on the hood. It is reachable from the rock rails or from the driver and passenger side window if you sit in them. This helps if you are stuck in mud somewhere and don't have a winch. Your jack wouldn't be covered in mud like it would be on the bumper. Some of the trunk mounts take up a lot of precious cargo space. Tailgate verticle mounts add extra weight to the hinges on the tailgate that is not needed, especially if you already have a bigger spae on the gate.

 

Rugged ridge rear mounts out of the way, and easy to get to...works with top on and off...works for me !!

 

Buy a Rugged Ridge bumper and I can make you one to mount it like this:

 

made me a mount for pretty cheap. no rattles and keeps it out the weather and other's sticky fingers.

 

I am using the mount kit from Woods/Jeep Swag. It mounts the jack up and out of the way, but it is still easy to get to when needed. It is safe, secure and rattle free.