Rear bumpers & tire carriers
05-09-2015 | 10:40 AM
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From: Oakland, CA
Well I agree too. I just ordered my rear ShrockWorks bumper without tire carrier. When I need a better tire carrier I will look at terraflex or one similar to that style. I want the tire and trunk to open as one. But don't like the ones that attach to bumper. I have had issues with other carriers of that style rubbing on pervious Jeeps.
05-10-2015 | 03:26 PM
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From: Ft. Bragg, NC
I know you didn't list them in your preferences but I would check out JCR Off-Road. I have their Dagger front bumper and Crusader rear and I'm very happy with both of them. They have quite a bit of options to choose from with their bumpers depending on what you're looking to get out of it. The Crusader that I got specifically is a mid width rear, has d-ring shackles tabs, cutouts for LED cubes, integrated highlift points, can use the factory hitch, and you have the ability to add their tire carrier at a later date or at the same time if you prefer. And I'm pretty sure their tire carrier is one of the few that opens up WITH the tailgate and also has an integrated mount for a high lift. I know that JCR is about 10-12 days out for lead time right now on most of their products.
Geez, I sound like a damn salesman for them lol. On a side note I did look at PSC and ACE when shopping for my bumper combination and while I think they are all nice, I got my rock rails from ACE and they began to rust pretty quickly in certain areas. Scuffed em up and rattle can'd the problem areas and have been happy with them ever since. As for PSC, I do have their diff covers and crusher flares and while they are very nice, I haven't had any dealings with them since they were bought out. As for my JCR bumpers, I haven't had any issues with them, I think they are priced pretty competitively, install was very easy and straightforward and they offer powder coating with their products also. Just my opinion and experiences on the matter, I hope it helps you some.
Geez, I sound like a damn salesman for them lol. On a side note I did look at PSC and ACE when shopping for my bumper combination and while I think they are all nice, I got my rock rails from ACE and they began to rust pretty quickly in certain areas. Scuffed em up and rattle can'd the problem areas and have been happy with them ever since. As for PSC, I do have their diff covers and crusher flares and while they are very nice, I haven't had any dealings with them since they were bought out. As for my JCR bumpers, I haven't had any issues with them, I think they are priced pretty competitively, install was very easy and straightforward and they offer powder coating with their products also. Just my opinion and experiences on the matter, I hope it helps you some.
05-11-2015 | 08:19 AM
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From: Israel
Originally Posted by Flyer View Post
Love Shrockworks stuff in general. That would be my vote!
Love Shrockworks stuff in general. That would be my vote!
Well I agree too. I just ordered my rear ShrockWorks bumper without tire carrier. When I need a better tire carrier I will look at terraflex or one similar to that style. I want the tire and trunk to open as one. But don't like the ones that attach to bumper. I have had issues with other carriers of that style rubbing on pervious Jeeps.
Metal Cloak make great stuff, but I wouldn't get their rear bumper, because the carrier sticks out. It's too exposed, and may get hit when, for instance, getting off a rock step.
I have the Bestop HighRock rear bumper & tire carrier -- the tire carrier swings with the rear gate.
The whole front of car of the lady who reared me was crumpled, zero damage to the Bestop bumper. Much better than its price suggests.
Last edited by GJeep; 05-11-2015 at 08:31 AM.
05-11-2015 | 08:29 AM
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I second the JCR bumper. I have a front bumper and price is pretty good and I like the look of the uncoated metal. Welds are nice and you can tell the quality no issues yet and I've taken it on a few wheeling adventures.
05-11-2015 | 05:14 PM
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I know you didn't list them in your preferences but I would check out JCR Off-Road. I have their Dagger front bumper and Crusader rear and I'm very happy with both of them. They have quite a bit of options to choose from with their bumpers depending on what you're looking to get out of it. The Crusader that I got specifically is a mid width rear, has d-ring shackles tabs, cutouts for LED cubes, integrated highlift points, can use the factory hitch, and you have the ability to add their tire carrier at a later date or at the same time if you prefer. And I'm pretty sure their tire carrier is one of the few that opens up WITH the tailgate and also has an integrated mount for a high lift. I know that JCR is about 10-12 days out for lead time right now on most of their products. Geez, I sound like a damn salesman for them lol. On a side note I did look at PSC and ACE when shopping for my bumper combination and while I think they are all nice, I got my rock rails from ACE and they began to rust pretty quickly in certain areas. Scuffed em up and rattle can'd the problem areas and have been happy with them ever since. As for PSC, I do have their diff covers and crusher flares and while they are very nice, I haven't had any dealings with them since they were bought out. As for my JCR bumpers, I haven't had any issues with them, I think they are priced pretty competitively, install was very easy and straightforward and they offer powder coating with their products also. Just my opinion and experiences on the matter, I hope it helps you some.