OR-Fab tire carrier/jerry can holder??
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JK Super Freak
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From: Spring, TX
OR-Fab tire carrier/jerry can holder??
Was wondering if any one has had any problem with the spare tire grinding on rocks as you come down a sleep incline. Ive been watching some of these Moab videos and it seems that the spares always seem to hit on the way down. Ive had that happen to my spare going to local trails and my mount is standard. So im curious if the OR-Fab can get damaged cause it sticks out further then a standard mount.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Lafayette, LA
I had posted in another thread relating to the orfab carrier when someone replied to me pointing out they had witnessed damage done to the rear end of a wrangler with the orfab when it came off a steep incline. It would stand to reason, move the spare outward=decreased departure angle when obstacle is tall as well. I would imagine someone could not nose up as close to a tree in tight woods with one of those far reaching stingers on a front bumper either. I am currently working with a custom fab shop to integrate a rear departure skid (so to speak) that will be supporting a mid way spare height mounted cargo tray. I really like the Hanson set-up but will not spend a total of $2000 (bumper, spare mount, cargo basket, and can holders) to get the main thing I want which is the cargo capacity. We are brainstorming how to make this thing rigid enough to serve as a skid and still have swing out capabilities to open rear t-gate. Wish me luck.
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JK Super Freak
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From: Spring, TX
I had posted in another thread relating to the orfab carrier when someone replied to me pointing out they had witnessed damage done to the rear end of a wrangler with the orfab when it came off a steep incline. It would stand to reason, move the spare outward=decreased departure angle when obstacle is tall as well. I would imagine someone could not nose up as close to a tree in tight woods with one of those far reaching stingers on a front bumper either. I am currently working with a custom fab shop to integrate a rear departure skid (so to speak) that will be supporting a mid way spare height mounted cargo tray. I really like the Hanson set-up but will not spend a total of $2000 (bumper, spare mount, cargo basket, and can holders) to get the main thing I want which is the cargo capacity. We are brainstorming how to make this thing rigid enough to serve as a skid and still have swing out capabilities to open rear t-gate. Wish me luck.
JK Jedi
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From: San Marcos, CA
I know that at Moab our buddy Mituk came down White Knuckle and other steep drops without any damage. That said, we are installing one within the next couple of weeks and will definitely be putting it to the test at Moab and Rubicon this year so we'll be sure to share our experiences with you all! 
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JK Super Freak
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From: Spring, TX
I know that at Moab our buddy Mituk came down White Knuckle and other steep drops without any damage. That said, we are installing one within the next couple of weeks and will definitely be putting it to the test at Moab and Rubicon this year so we'll be sure to share our experiences with you all!