Rugged Ridge XHD rear tire carrier latch
01-02-2010, 02:24 PM
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01-04-2010, 04:55 AM
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Guys... Just give our customer service a call and we will get this taken care of. We did stop shipping the carriers after a couple of reports were sent into us. We checked inventory and replaced latches as needed. Current stock is correct.
We are also working on a new part that will be a reto-fit upgrade to all the older XHD bumpers. It ties the tailgate to the carrier. The tailgate is not used for support but is used to swing the carrier open with the tailgate. You will simply release the carriers latch and then open the tailgate. The carrier swings open in conjuction. To close you simply close the tailgate and the carrier swings back with it. You then simply lock thr latch. You will now have 3 safety measures to insure a carrier does not open on the road.
(1) the latch
(2) latch pin
(3) the tailgate and factory latch
More to come.
We are also working on a new part that will be a reto-fit upgrade to all the older XHD bumpers. It ties the tailgate to the carrier. The tailgate is not used for support but is used to swing the carrier open with the tailgate. You will simply release the carriers latch and then open the tailgate. The carrier swings open in conjuction. To close you simply close the tailgate and the carrier swings back with it. You then simply lock thr latch. You will now have 3 safety measures to insure a carrier does not open on the road.
(1) the latch
(2) latch pin
(3) the tailgate and factory latch
More to come.
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02-13-2010, 08:01 PM
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02-15-2010, 04:07 AM
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Pending production prototypes at this time... Hope to have these to market very soon.
There are two versions.... (1st) for our XHD JK bumpers and (2nd) for our other TJ - YJ tire carriers.
I'll try to post pictures when the production sample has been approved.
There are two versions.... (1st) for our XHD JK bumpers and (2nd) for our other TJ - YJ tire carriers.
I'll try to post pictures when the production sample has been approved.
02-15-2010, 08:34 AM
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Former Vendor
Bolt on... You will need to mark and drill new holes in the tire carrier. New self tapping bolts will be supplied.
It uses existing mounting holes located on the tailgate.
Rolling changes will be made to future carriers to allow it to be bolted without drilling.
It uses existing mounting holes located on the tailgate.
Rolling changes will be made to future carriers to allow it to be bolted without drilling.
02-15-2010, 03:17 PM
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Here is the $35 fix
This works great, I have (had) the same latch and it swung out on its own. Check out this thread. Works like a champ!!! Have not had any problems ever since. Even sent the info to Rugged Ridge.
I am hanging a 37" tire on the carrier now @ 127lbs. No problems.
The old handle can make a really good paper weight.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/read-if-you-have-rugged-ridge-xhd-tire-carrier-86837/
I am hanging a 37" tire on the carrier now @ 127lbs. No problems.
The old handle can make a really good paper weight.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/read-if-you-have-rugged-ridge-xhd-tire-carrier-86837/
Last edited by YingYang; 02-15-2010 at 03:19 PM.