This was being talked about in another thread but i was afraid some of you that might haveit might over look it. Right now i cannot afford a bumper for my jk capabke of carring a 35 x 12.5 tire. Do any of you have this product and how exactly does it keep stress off the tailgate? Thanks

 

I don't know about the JK, but the one for the TJ uses the body hinges and support from the roll cage. It is pretty sturdy. Doesn't look like the JK one mounts the same though.

OR FAB makes a nice one for the JK, you can get it with or without jerry can mounts.

 

i saw htat but you have to have there bumper :(

 

Also i jsut found The Smitty Built Bumper / tire carrier for 600 bucks so i might jsut go with that. I wanted LOD but seems like this is the cheaper way to go and will keep the weight off my tailgate. And the bumper doesnt look that bad i guess.

 

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12148_200.htm

Problem solved and for very little coin!

 

If I were you, I would run the 35 on your tailgate till you can afford the bumper/carrier you like. I know many people that have 35's on thier tailgate for over a year before they started to show signs of wear.

Get the one you like so you don't have regrets. Use your tax rebate from Obama

 

haha yeah i guesi could do that but to be hoenst i think that is all i would really need. Plus it looks like it weighs less then the LoD which i think is a plus! Thanks for the link

 

I have the rancho, doesn't look GREAT but it's functional, and can't be beat for the price

 

Yeah its not the prettiest thing ever. I think it will be between this one and the SRC for the price.

 

where did you possibly find the smittybilt one for $600?? ive only seen it for around $800