Opinions on tire carriers
02-19-2013, 10:27 AM
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I had the ORFAB on my 2012 Jeep and it was a pain in the a$$ to install and I never did get it 100% right. Started sagging some as well and know others that have had the same problem. Liked it other than that and was well built but won't buy another.
Got the Teraflex carrier for the 2013 and love it. Simple to install although not dirt cheap but well made and looks good.
I love the look of the Genright and EVO but for me I just didn't want to go the route of corner armor and expense for the EVO. Not sure why I didn't go for the Genright but probably becuase of my bad experience with the ORFAB and you have to drill for installation of the catch on the Genright too I think. Just my humble opinions. Good luck.
Got the Teraflex carrier for the 2013 and love it. Simple to install although not dirt cheap but well made and looks good.
I love the look of the Genright and EVO but for me I just didn't want to go the route of corner armor and expense for the EVO. Not sure why I didn't go for the Genright but probably becuase of my bad experience with the ORFAB and you have to drill for installation of the catch on the Genright too I think. Just my humble opinions. Good luck.
02-19-2013, 10:36 AM
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I had the ORFAB on my 2012 Jeep and it was a pain in the a$$ to install and I never did get it 100% right. Started sagging some as well and know others that have had the same problem. Liked it other than that and was well built but won't buy another.
Got the Teraflex carrier for the 2013 and love it. Simple to install although not dirt cheap but well made and looks good.
I love the look of the Genright and EVO but for me I just didn't want to go the route of corner armor and expense for the EVO. Not sure why I didn't go for the Genright but probably becuase of my bad experience with the ORFAB and you have to drill for installation of the catch on the Genright too I think. Just my humble opinions. Good luck.
Got the Teraflex carrier for the 2013 and love it. Simple to install although not dirt cheap but well made and looks good.
I love the look of the Genright and EVO but for me I just didn't want to go the route of corner armor and expense for the EVO. Not sure why I didn't go for the Genright but probably becuase of my bad experience with the ORFAB and you have to drill for installation of the catch on the Genright too I think. Just my humble opinions. Good luck.
02-19-2013, 11:00 AM
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I have the or-fab and it is only a month old. Paint has been chipping off of it everywhere and it immediately rusts. I am constantly touching it up. I wish I would if bought the teraflex carrier instead.
02-19-2013, 11:09 AM
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I also have the or-fab. Took me several hours to install it by myself because I measured and tested several times before drilling or tightening anything. However, never had any problems at all with it except for the rust. They really need to review their powdercoat process. I'll probably repaint the whole thing this Summer.
Having been running it for around one year and a half without any sagging problems at all and mine is the Jerry can version, which I already hung a 35in tire with two full cans and it did not sag. But again, it takes a lot of patience and time to install.
I chose the or-fab because it keeps the cans low and protected in case of rear impact.
Having been running it for around one year and a half without any sagging problems at all and mine is the Jerry can version, which I already hung a 35in tire with two full cans and it did not sag. But again, it takes a lot of patience and time to install.
I chose the or-fab because it keeps the cans low and protected in case of rear impact.
03-26-2013, 04:53 PM
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I also have the or-fab. Took me several hours to install it by myself because I measured and tested several times before drilling or tightening anything. However, never had any problems at all with it except for the rust. They really need to review their powdercoat process. I'll probably repaint the whole thing this Summer.
Having been running it for around one year and a half without any sagging problems at all and mine is the Jerry can version, which I already hung a 35in tire with two full cans and it did not sag. But again, it takes a lot of patience and time to install.
I chose the or-fab because it keeps the cans low and protected in case of rear impact.
Having been running it for around one year and a half without any sagging problems at all and mine is the Jerry can version, which I already hung a 35in tire with two full cans and it did not sag. But again, it takes a lot of patience and time to install.
I chose the or-fab because it keeps the cans low and protected in case of rear impact.
Just Installed my GenRight today!!
03-26-2013, 05:46 PM
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just recently installed the rancho bumper/tire carrier and very satisfied . easy install , very heavy with good looking welds and looks like a quality piece . the tire swing is solid aas a rock and has no rattles .'the ONLY drawback inxan see is the latch. its just a hitch pin , but its def secure and you wont have to worry bout anlatch failure . just a lil inconvenient if your opening gate alot
03-27-2013, 03:47 AM
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Had this mounted for a few weeks now and love it. The latch plate is slightly off but latches well and doesnt rattle. Should have tripple checked myself before drilling but its only slightly off so not worried about it.
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03-27-2013, 05:55 AM
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Had this mounted for a few weeks now and love it. The latch plate is slightly off but latches well and doesnt rattle. Should have tripple checked myself before drilling but its only slightly off so not worried about it.
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