I just put on an XRC gen 1 bumper and tire carrier on my jeep. Followed the directions and it looks aligned untiI I try to close the swing arm. The handle is about an inch higher, so I can not lock the swing arm. My husband was able to get it to close, but there is no way that I could open it or close it on my own. Any tricks or suggestions that could help me. Thanks.

 

if you open the tire carrier all the way, you should see two bolts over there at the spindle. tightening the top bolt should raise it, tightening the lower bolt should lower it.....and vice versa, but i'd be careful loosening things. Rather tighten if there's room. This is what I recall from years ago at least.

 

I used lithium grease on the post before sliding the carrier on. What I did on mine was take the bolts out on the passenger side where The tire carrier clamps over The post, wiggle the carrier back and forth until it is seated as far down as possible. Close and secure the tire carrier. Go back and install the two bolts that clamp over the post. I used some lock tite and lock washers as they always seemed to back out. If none of that works and you need to build a ramp I suggest making it out of a hockey puck. Easy to work with. Just buy a food one from Dicks not a cheaply, shouldn’t be more than a couple bucks anyways. Haven’t had any issues with it in years.