What are your thoughts of a rear stinger/ tire holder for the JK? I have seen some for the TJ but none for the JK at this time. I like the idea and looks of the stinger. I think it's a great idea (save some major back pain) to be able to drop the stinger/tire when access or the spare is needed. Any inputs?

 

I also have been doing some research on this as well and love the look and function but the only drawback is the thin sheetmetal on the jk. It will take some serious fab and money but I believe it would be worth it.

 

What the is a stinger? I am thinking of the AEV thing. You want to mount your spare on your drive shaft?

 

The only person I see to ever have made one was poison spyder customs.

 

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Why do you think the sheet metal would be a problem? It would mount to the frame.

 

If it mounted to the frame how would you open the rear door?

 

Opps sorry. The lower/hinge point is mounted to the frame (I belive) I'm not sure how the top portion is mounted. The stinger folds down.

 

I tried to post a link but I am unable to get that to work.

Here is the summarized info on the TJ, from the PSC website.

"The unconventional Rear Stinger bumper pivots from the lower cross member downward to expose the tire mount. Having the spare tire access closer to the ground makes large spare tire retrieval and removal easy. Rear Stinger carriers are attached at four points, and isolated by urethane bushings to assure a rattle free ride."

"Tire carrier is also secured at the body tub's rear corners with upper brackets that mimic the curvature of the Jeep body tub. This upper bracket also supports the disconnect pins that couple the main body of the tire carrier to the Jeep. The upper bracket also includes provisions for a CB antenna. It is strongly recommended that Jeeps with rear Stinger carriers utilize Crusher corners, Trail corners or a body supporting equivalent. This will help support the rear body tub in the event of a rear impact."