I know this has beat to death but im just starting to look for a bumper/ tire carrier and wanted everyone's input. I don't really wanna spend an arm and leg ideally I'd like to keep it under 1k so pics and what you like about them or what you don't like would be appreciated. thank you.

 

I'm in the same boat. I haven't bought one yet and have been doing a bunch of research. So far, I've only found two that have a bumper mounted carrier for under a grand. One is Ace Engineering and the other is E-AutoGrilles from Ebay. The Ace looks like a good piece though some people have commented about the weight and the boxy styling of it. The Ebay bumper has a very long thread about it that you can read here (and take note of post #508)

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...nkable-209573/

So far, all but a couple of folks that got one seems to like it but I still think it's questionable. If you decide on one of these, watch their pricing. I've been watching their listing for a few months now and the list price has gone up and down. I've seen it as low as $520 and as high as $700.

I'm sure there must be more than these two but I haven't found any more yet. If you find more let us know. Watch the used market and you may get lucky. If you get one of these two please give us a review.

And always remember...you get what you pay for

 

I have a Smitty Built rear bumper with tire carrier. Way under 1k :-) Look >>>

 

Did u mount high jack to hitch an f so how?

 

Sure did. It's very solid there and save, but will slide out easily!

 

How does the powder coat hold up?

I found a smitty bolt src on Craigslist for 475 but then it needs 150 in new parts to make it work right.
Do you think it's a good deal. 475 for the bumper plus another 150 for parts just to make it work???

 

Spent a few bucks more and ordered an LoD bumper with carrier. It arrived today. very nice looking. Good welds and coating. Great features. Oh, and it is made in The USA, not China.

 

Smittybilt xrc carrier

 

I was just actually searching the web for these and was actually wondering the same exact thing which is the best rear bumper tire carrier combo

 

I installed Poison Spyder bumper + carrier. I love it, install was very easy and the product is super solid.