Rear bumper
JK Junkie
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From: Broken Arrow, OK
I guess the question is, why do you want a new bumper? Is it to hold an oversized spare tire?
If so, most of the cheaper rear bumpers DO NOT have tire carriers built in. I believe Rancho has one in that price range, but it has not had good reviews.
I went with the OR-Fab rear tire carrier. It bolts into the body (using a special support bracket system) and exists independent of the rear bumper. This allows you to carry a larger spare, but retain your factory bumper, or upgrade your bumper at a later date.
Just some food for thought.
If so, most of the cheaper rear bumpers DO NOT have tire carriers built in. I believe Rancho has one in that price range, but it has not had good reviews.
I went with the OR-Fab rear tire carrier. It bolts into the body (using a special support bracket system) and exists independent of the rear bumper. This allows you to carry a larger spare, but retain your factory bumper, or upgrade your bumper at a later date.
Just some food for thought.
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JK Newbie
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From: Cleburne,Tx
@gcm 2 thanks for the input, I'll check em out
@whitehorn I already have the tire carrier that attaches to the body, I'm just really looking for a more durable bumper. cause ive noticed when I go offroad, the back bumper always takes a beating, so I'm looking to oust the plastic. I just got In a arb snatch strap and some shackles I ordered, but I don't have anywhere to hook them to my jeep necessarily aside from a hook that seems to be attached the the frame, I had been looking at a smittybilt 76612 but was just checking my other options
@whitehorn I already have the tire carrier that attaches to the body, I'm just really looking for a more durable bumper. cause ive noticed when I go offroad, the back bumper always takes a beating, so I'm looking to oust the plastic. I just got In a arb snatch strap and some shackles I ordered, but I don't have anywhere to hook them to my jeep necessarily aside from a hook that seems to be attached the the frame, I had been looking at a smittybilt 76612 but was just checking my other options
JK Junkie
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From: Broken Arrow, OK
@whitehorn I already have the tire carrier that attaches to the body, I'm just really looking for a more durable bumper. cause ive noticed when I go offroad, the back bumper always takes a beating, so I'm looking to oust the plastic. I just got In a arb snatch strap and some shackles I ordered, but I don't have anywhere to hook them to my jeep necessarily aside from a hook that seems to be attached the the frame, I had been looking at a smittybilt 76612 but was just checking my other options
Well then... since I've bought the OR-Fab front bumper, and tire carrier.... if I were looking for a rear bumper, I'd get this one:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12025_533X_PG.htm
Last edited by u-joint; Feb 26, 2011 at 08:00 PM.
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JK Newbie
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From: Cleburne,Tx
That is a fairly good example of what I was looking for! I have been trying to find one that I could get through amazon, some super saver trial option that can save me 88+$ I've seen it cost on shipping other wise :/ but I might just have to suck it up cause I doubt I'll find one cheaper off the net
I have been trying to find one that I could get through amazon, some super saver trial option that can save me 88+$ I've seen it cost on shipping other wise :/ but I might just have to suck it up cause I doubt I'll find one cheaper off the net
JK Junkie
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From: Broken Arrow, OK
That is a fairly good example of what I was looking for! I have been trying to find one that I could get through amazon, some super saver trial option that can save me 88+$ I've seen it cost on shipping other wise :/ but I might just have to suck it up cause I doubt I'll find one cheaper off the net
I have been trying to find one that I could get through amazon, some super saver trial option that can save me 88+$ I've seen it cost on shipping other wise :/ but I might just have to suck it up cause I doubt I'll find one cheaper off the netMost/all of them will waive shipping at the bare minimal.... hard to pass those kind of deals up