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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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I am thinking about getting an OR-FAb tire carrier..Post up some pics. I would like to know any pros and cons on system..What do you think about the piece that attaches the wheel to the rack? Does it tear the rim up?

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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how do you like your pearl ?.......you dont see many around up here in maryland.....i have one also

im still lookin at bumpers but in the mean time i chopped front bumper and put the stubbies on
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptJck07
how do you like your pearl ?.......you dont see many around up here in maryland.....i have one also

im still lookin at bumpers but in the mean time i chopped front bumper and put the stubbies on
I haven't seen any here in GA...We love it
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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do you know how many was made ? what gears you running ?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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CONS: PITA install. Minor rust issues.

PROS: Strong as hell. Looks good.





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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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i like the expedition bumper ..........i just dont like the tube look
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptJck07
do you know how many was made ? what gears you running ?
Not sure...was told 2010 was the only year..I should email Jeep and see if they know how many were made. 373..Have not changed them from the factory yet..We were doing most of all the wheeling in my 2003 TJ that I had all set up but I had to sell it due to to many miles driving for work so now I and finishing the build on this one
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Hey loonies is that the non Jerry can carrier? That's the one I'm looking at. I want to keep my tail light gaurds though and I hear you can't bc the hinges are so close.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by loonies
CONS: PITA install. Minor rust issues.

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Thanks for the picture..Tell me about the part that clamps down on the rim..The round tbar part..Doest grind into the rim or scratch the rim? I have black rims also
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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i heard they only did that color for one run
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