Rear bumper with tire carrier recommendations

If a 33 is large enough, I grew to hate my old swing out. It took about 60k miles to shake itself apart. Beyond that, it's shear physical mass began to just get in the way. Getting rid of it was a performance upgrade. Afterwards, I realized that the Jeep simply behaves better without all that weight hanging off the back.

The last couple years have been focused on reducing the profile and weight of the Jeep. There is no place for a swing out carrier in those efforts.
I can appreciate the weight, balance and other efforts but where I live and the trail driving we do in remote mountain areas going without a spare would be very unwise. Therefore a spare is an absolute must, it’s been used multiple times for various reasons and the current swing out is a modified Smittybilt which has survived but the constant thudding and rattling are enough for me to want an update/upgrade.
 
I have had the Rock Hard 4x4 tire carrier for 2 years, and frequently load it up with about 300 lbs of tire, cargo, and cans. No rattles at all. It's got several rubber stops designed to prevent rattle without damaging the tailgate. It also has a two stage latch, like a car door, so you can slam it very tight.

A friend of mine has had his for at least 6 years with no issues.

RH4X4 rates it to carry a 38" tire, two full fuel cans, 100 lbs on the cargo rack, a hi-lift jack, and tow a trailer up to the limit of the LJ (3500 lbs). They claim they've never had anyone tear the bumper off the frame when the frame brace brackets are installed.

It also latches in the open position, so if you open it on a hill, you don't get smacked as it comes back down.

All of the features are adjustable. The spare tire can be adjusted for height, depth, and bolt pattern. The cargo rack can be adjusted for height and depth. The can mounts can be adjusted for height and width. The entire bumper itself can be adjusted up an inch to hide a body lift gap and increase departure angle.

The biggest downside is it is quite heavy, I believe on the order of 110 lbs. (I haven't had any issues with the weight yet.) But that's the cost of heavy steel construction.

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-2001-c.htm
You must use the frame brace brackets with any tire carrier, including this one. I highly recommend using all of the bolting options provided with the bracket and the RH4X4 bumper.
Great input. I have the frame tie in brackets so that portion is solid and it sounds like I’m using mine much like you are, fuel cans, chainsaw, axe, shovel and other various cargo on the rack portion of my current modified setup.
 
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I have had the Rock Hard 4x4 tire carrier for 2 years, and frequently load it up with about 300 lbs of tire, cargo, and cans. No rattles at all. It's got several rubber stops designed to prevent rattle without damaging the tailgate. It also has a two stage latch, like a car door, so you can slam it very tight.

A friend of mine has had his for at least 6 years with no issues.

RH4X4 rates it to carry a 38" tire, two full fuel cans, 100 lbs on the cargo rack, a hi-lift jack, and tow a trailer up to the limit of the LJ (3500 lbs). They claim they've never had anyone tear the bumper off the frame when the frame brace brackets are installed.

It also latches in the open position, so if you open it on a hill, you don't get smacked as it comes back down.

All of the features are adjustable. The spare tire can be adjusted for height, depth, and bolt pattern. The cargo rack can be adjusted for height and depth. The can mounts can be adjusted for height and width. The entire bumper itself can be adjusted up an inch to hide a body lift gap and increase departure angle.

The biggest downside is it is quite heavy, I believe on the order of 110 lbs. (I haven't had any issues with the weight yet.) But that's the cost of heavy steel construction.

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-2001-c.htm
You must use the frame brace brackets with any tire carrier, including this one. I highly recommend using all of the bolting options provided with the bracket and the RH4X4 bumper.

^^ What he said.

Mine (I no longer carry the Hi-Lift and the 315/75R16 spare has been replaced with a 255/85R16 'donut'):

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I can appreciate the weight, balance and other efforts but where I live and the trail driving we do in remote mountain areas going without a spare would be very unwise. Therefore a spare is an absolute must, it’s been used multiple times for various reasons and the current swing out is a modified Smittybilt which has survived but the constant thudding and rattling are enough for me to want an update/upgrade.

You don't need a heavy swing out to carry a spare.
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what tire size is that one and what hinge system do you have? looks clean and balanced... I'm not a big fan of the bumper/tire carrier and yours looks clean.....

Both Jeeps are on 35s. One has a BesTop tub mounted carrier that is no longer available. The other has an MorRyde/ExoGate tub mounted carrier that is still available.
 
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Old school Warn bumper/tire carrier. It works, came with the Jeep so I wouldn’t say this is what I’d buy...but it works. I’d like to go with aluminum front and rear bumpers eventually. I like the savvy stuff.

Rick,
I've been looking for a Warn Rear with a carrier to match my front. Any interest in getting rid of it?