I don't know anyone who actually wheels their jeep that carries one. Yes 5 stars good price and quality. The rear with tire carrier is 75-85 lbs per Robert. The very last brand I would consider is Smittybilt, their quality is hit or miss not to mention they're all made in China. Same with gasoline cans on a bumper, they are heavy and between their weight and the spare tire's weight is going to push any bumper hard.
Lots from the stock bumper. Somewhere in my build thread I discuss it more, along with my various fixes over the years. One of the ways they are able to make these bumpers so cheap is by skimping on the protective coat and a little puddling of water from a light rain is enough to start some rust build-up. I used to carry 5 gallon jerry cans myself but it wasn't long before I figured out they weren't needed and just excess weight. Took about 3 hours all together.
The key is to use the optional frame tie-ins and rear springs with the proper spring rate for the load. And the original latch was idiotic. If not these may be difficult to install. From classic tube and double tube style bumpers in black powder coating or stainless steel, to stubby, stinger, winch, and light mount options. It was hinged on each side and swung out from the middle - 3 jerry cans on the left and the spare on the right.
Throughout our website and catalogs these terms are used for identification purposes only. The gravitational force is too great, the Enterprise cannot break free! This assumes you need one on the first place. For the cost I was expecting plastic ones that stick on with 3m tape. Whether using it to push aside brush on the trail, carry a winch, or protect your front end, no vehicle wears a bumper as well as the Jeep Wrangler. I liked the ability to carry 10 gal. Morris 4x4 Center®, Morris Motors Co.
It does take time to put in the nuts and bolts on the inside holes. The bumpers, as shown in the photos on his site, weigh around 45 lbs. We supply all the pre-cut and bent steel and you supply the welding, grinding and your own finishing touches! Get any variation of the above, to include tow bars, D-rings, hitches and receivers, and any assortment of functional bumper accessories you need for your next excursion. Looks like I'll be ordering a couple Dirtworx bumpers. My opinion on rear bumpers are that the best ones don't include built in tire carriers. Every Trail-Tested Component is bolted directly to the frame, so you can always change, modify, or upgrade each component to make a new bumper for a new purpose or easily replace that rarely damaged piece.
Of course, they do add shipping cost to the price, which brings it up considerably. I bought a carrier that holds two jerry cans thinking I would use it all the time exploring Colorado. Jeep Bumpers can serve a variety of functions, depending on the aftermarket bumper you choose — from cargo and tire carriers and towing options in the rear, to stingers and winch mounts in the front! If you don't do this it won't fit properly. Sit the bumper in place and install the new bolts into the mounting tabs leave them loose to start. Not cheap, but worth the price. On both ends, a bumper serves to protect vehicle occupants from collisions. Not cheap, but worth the price.
I have never needed the extra gas when I thought I would, but never had it with me the few times I could have needed it. I realize many will disagree with me on this, but I have yet to see a single rear tire carrier bumper in which the tire carrier isn't starting to sag, or isn't difficult to open. Very strong bumper, weighs approx. No drilling and did not have to drop the gas tank. The hinge is a trailer hub with two big bearings on a thick spindle. It is easy to open and close - one finger operation.
Added bar-work, expanded steel to the radiator slots for extra protection, and made some detachable covers to fill in the gaps on both sides of the winch. Rear shackle mounts are double welded, and their bumper is tow rated when you add the frame tie-in kit. But my Jeep is pretty rust free and I have plenty of tools so I was able to knock em out quick. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii will require an additional charge. Going to look into an aftermarket rear bumper with an integrated receiver for a tow setup. I did pick up a nice blue 5 gal water can that I will carry far more often than a gas can. It really depends upon how and where you use your jeep.
When you flip the bottom side up it is open so you need to cover that hole. The spindle and hub for the swing-away arm has dual tapered bearings and races with a zerk fitting to keep it greased: It has a spring loaded safety pin to keep the tire carrier from closing when parked on an angle: One finger operation for the latch the same latch assembly is used on ambulances and fire engines : I have another Rockhard rear bumper kit, new in the box, plus the 5 gallon jerry can mount for sale. Overall the bumper is great. And the original latch and gas can carriers were idiotic. Agreed on putting the jack across the rear of the cage.