Tire carrier: teraflex, genright, or or-fab?
01-11-2013, 06:21 PM
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Just hooked up my "Mickey Mouse" OR Fab Today. All i can say is its not easy. 2 man job on one part but the payoff is outstanding. I feel i could jump on this unit with no problems. I really like the way the Rotopax cans mount and the smoothness of the hinge assembly. Install will take about 5 hours but in my opinion its well worth it. My buddy has a Teraflex unit and he is really happy with it also. No experience with Genright although most of us they make a quality product. Running a 37' but I can definitely go bigger with this carrier.
01-12-2013, 07:22 AM
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Anything that requires multiple spacers and stacks of washers to make it line up is just poor quality if you ask me. I have personally seen The orfab carriers break at the welds. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of yours its just not on my list of recommendations
While the hinge assembly is certainly unique, I don't think it's poor quality.
Had mine on for almost 4 years now, and apart from a little surface rust it's done remarkably well. I'm probably going to get the Rotopax mounts, as the gas cans have taken a much worse beating, to the point that they're now entirely for show, as I wouldn't trust them to put gas in them.
01-12-2013, 04:31 PM
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Another vote for teraflex here.. All pros, no cons!! Doesn't make a sound and improves the feel of the tailgate. I love the way the tailgate shuts now! Very easy install also.
01-12-2013, 05:06 PM
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01-12-2013, 05:44 PM
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thank ya, $335 shipped grand total off Ebay through Eauto-grilles. Great bumpers that are affordable but still awesome quality. They have a few different styles. Huge thread on here about these bumpers and the company: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...nkable-209573/
01-12-2013, 09:36 PM
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Duly noted. And I'm not saying they're perfect. But there are more postings here of Jeep engines failing than Or-Fab carriers failing, and yet we are all still driving Jeeps. And the guys at PAG would probably work with the owner of that carrier to replace it, as in my experiences they've been top notch guys. I'm sure there are better products out there, but they also cost more, and options are nice for everyone.