Best bang for my buck (rear bumper with tire carrier)
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Best bang for my buck (rear bumper with tire carrier)
Whats up guys. So I finally got new 35s and wheels! But now I need the matching spare but dont want to get one without a new rear bumper with a tire carrier. Im a little low on cash. What is the best bang for my buck? I want something that looks good but doesnt rattle all over the place. Oh, and here area few pics of the new shoes! After a long day or riding I got the boss's approval!
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Originally Posted by jpizzle10
Whats up guys. So I finally got new 35s and wheels! But now I need the matching spare but dont want to get one without a new rear bumper with a tire carrier. Im a little low on cash. What is the best bang for my buck? I want something that looks good but doesnt rattle all over the place. Oh, and here area few pics of the new shoes! After a long day or riding I got the boss's approval!
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Jeep looks awesome. 
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Where did u find the 3/4" body lift? I searched high and low for a 1/2 or 3/4" and the best kit I could fond was a 1-1/4".
Ps. With your body lift u would have no problems with a smittbilt XRC rear. I like mine so far.
. Where did u find the 3/4" body lift? I searched high and low for a 1/2 or 3/4" and the best kit I could fond was a 1-1/4".
Ps. With your body lift u would have no problems with a smittbilt XRC rear. I like mine so far.
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JK Newbie
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I should have specified, its not a body lift. Just a 3/4" spacer that sits on top of the coils. And I do like the looks of the smittybilt!
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I've also got the Rancho bumper/tire carrier. Bought it used, so don't know if it rattled when it was new. However, mine started rattling like crazy after having it for a while. Now, I just put a rubber bushing in between the tire carrier arm and the frame-mounted base, which keeps it virtually quiet. I'm going to eventually purchase a toggle clamp from DE-STA-CO to hold it tight and make the operation more convenient.
Like has been said already here and many other threads about this bumper...it's cheap but it serves it's purpose. It's definitely stout. It doesn't look bad...doesn't look nearly as good as some of the other high dollar units either. It wouldn't be that tough to fabricate some corner pieces to give it a more complete look. I plan to do that eventually too, but I have total access to a full metal fab shop
Like has been said already here and many other threads about this bumper...it's cheap but it serves it's purpose. It's definitely stout. It doesn't look bad...doesn't look nearly as good as some of the other high dollar units either. It wouldn't be that tough to fabricate some corner pieces to give it a more complete look. I plan to do that eventually too, but I have total access to a full metal fab shop
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I use the Smittybilt xrc. Had it for 15k and no rattles. Did hafta tighten it down not too long ago, but it was just 4 bolts thru the frame. It was bumping the tub on passenger side, but after tightening it don't anymore. I will take those issues as they come(as long as it stays rattle free) for the $685 I gave for it.
You will find good and bad threads on this unit and I won't lie I had my doubts. But I'm glad I got it now
You will find good and bad threads on this unit and I won't lie I had my doubts. But I'm glad I got it now