The perfect add-on to your Jeep when you have oversized tires. Original Jeep tailgates are unable to support the weight of an oversized tire- especially when you are off road. This bumper mount tire carrier takes the load off the tailgate and puts it on the frame mounted bumper. Each tire carrier incorporates grease fitting to keep the hinge mechanism running smooth. Constructed of the finest materials and Zinc under-coated, Dual Stage durable powder coat painted, this heavy-duty off road design is built to last. Will hold up to 35" tire. Available in Textured Black only.
It rattled at the latch immediately…badly. I found a solution that they should do from or during the mfg process. The little elbow block on the bumper where the gate swings closed and rests on it should have a rubber buffer. It fixed my rattle but to be honest I was very worried at first. Very well built product, does exactly what it’s supposed to do and the install was pretty straight forward. Overall pleased.
Running this on a YJ and a TJ. Easy to install and stout. I added some poly isolators to the shackles and don't have any rattling .
Easy install, might be a little harder with fuel tank in. I had my tank out to repair the aft upper shock mounts. Took about 2.5 hrs by myself with a floor jack. Direction good enough.
Bumper is great, just find a better distributor, 4wd will screw you over and not give a dam.
Had to lower fuel tank to install on a 2006 wrangler. Drilled 1/2” holes instead of 7/16” to make lining up 4 inner bolts easier as those were the ones I had to lower the gas tank to help reach and they were still difficult. 6 factory holes lined up perfectly. Bumper is great. Would give 5 stars but the latch rattles on bumps.
Q: can you lock the tire carrier in place and does it rattle going down trails..? Answer this question
A: Yes and yes
Answered by Bill from Comfort tx on 08/19/2021
A: You can lock it in place. On my YJ it rattles going down the street, expect noise on or off trail.
Answered by Max13 from California on 08/17/2021
Q: What’s the bolt pattern for the spare mount Answer this question
A: 5 on 4.5
Answered by R700hunter from Waleska, GA on 06/09/2021
A: 5x4.5
Answered by Kelly from 4WP Corporate Headquarters on 06/08/2021
Q: Will it fit on a CJ7? Been told yes and no. Answer this question
A: Fit perfect on my CJ5, and rear crissmembers are identical between the two. Should work perfect.
Answered by MTBackroads from Montana on 07/26/2023
Q: Do they make a tire carrier that holds 8 lug 8.5 ? Answer this question
A: I would not know the answer to this question but I used an adaptor to be able to secure a different lug patern into it.. maybe that is something you look into! ߤװߏݢ ♂️
Answered by Carlos R. from Cherry Hill NJ on 06/29/2023
Q: What do you do for a third brake light in the back? Answer this question
A: https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/rugged-ridge-third-brake-light-extension-kits/444
Answered by Dave from 4WP HQ on 08/26/2021
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