I'm looking to replace my rear bumper. My tire carrier is causing issues and rattles. Looking for something that has a place to mount reverse lights as well.
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In My Opinion...
When I bought my rear swingout carrier (which I still use) I did not account for a few things that have made me change my mind about it. One thing is the added weight which is definitely noticeable from the second after I put it on. The second thing is the fact that you need to open up two things to get into the trunk space. Which does not seem like a big deal but honestly it is one of my biggest pet peeves. Lastly, is the fact that it moved the tire much higher which obviously blocks the view from your mirror. This is something that you can avoid by getting an adjustable one but it gets a bit pricey.
So if I were to do it all over again I would get a heavy duty tire carrier for the tailgate door. Maybe the one that acts as the tailgate hinge as well as the tire carrier. I have seen some very nice ones out there. And a separate lightweight and low profile bumper (maybe aluminum) that you can frame tie and could mount some LEDs to if you wanted extra reverse lights.
Just my opinion but it depends on your taste and style. When I bought mine I mainly was looking for the style, but after purchasing I realized that I wish I had gone a different route which is a bit more functional for my needs.
Depends on how well it is installed and how heavy the tire is.I heard/read that the tailgate versions would bend your tailgate if you ran large tires...like a 33 or whatever. Are there some that can carry that large without damage?
That is the one I would have gone with if I could do it over again. I have heard good things about it and I think that a lot of members use it with no issues. It says he is running a 35" so I would think that it should be fine but not sure because I have not personally used it.Depends on how well it is installed and how heavy the tire is.
These ones may be able to do it:
http://www.morryde.com/products/219-tj-tailgate-reinforcementhttps://gr8tops.com/shop/jeepmodels/wrangler-lj-2/tj-lj-exogateI recommend researching it a bit more before attempting, because I have no experience with these. There are a few good threads discussing them in this forum.
The biggest thing is that the rubber bumpers under the tire must be the correct length. If the rubbers aren't correctly loaded, the tailgate will see very high levels of stress and will eventually be damaged.
Morryde? Or Exogate? Seems like everyone always debates between the twoThat is the one I would have gone with if I could do it over again. I have heard good things about it and I think that a lot of members use it with no issues. It says he is running a 35" so I would think that it should be fine but not sure because I have not personally used it.
Personally I would go with the Exogate because the website has a big american flag on it that says American made and also seems a bit more user friendly being able to buy it. Also the Morryde says it holds up to a 33" which In a lot of cases is fine but for some running 35"s would be hesitant especially if your going to spend a few hundred dollars on it. Not sure what specs on what the the Exogate would hold but thats just what I would go with personally.Morryde? Or Exogate? Seems like everyone always debates between the two
I have heard good things and bad things about DirtWorx and I have heard that the "rattleproof" setup is not always rattleproof. They are American made I believe which is always a good thing. I don't know much about the JCR offroad one but I think they make one that mounts to the bumper and the tailgate making it a single opening instead of a double. Not sure on that but you can do your research. Either way a bumper and tire carrier is going to be heavy but it all depends on your preference maybe you don't care about dragging the extra weight around.I'm not sure I like the look of those. While I'm not a huge fan of opening an extra latch to get in the tailgate, I would be a bit nervous hanging a 35 off my tailgate. My current system has the tub cracking a bit. I gotta do something. Looking seriously at the DirtWorx. Also like the JCR Offroad. Those be heavy eh?
My tub damage is because of slamming down off ledges on trails - the sides of the trailer hitch under the frame slam down onto the rocks and that flexes the frame, which flexes the rear body mounts of the tub. The flexing of the rear body mounts caused slight deformation of the sheet metal near the body mount on the driver side. There was no damage on the passenger side where the Exogate mounts. The damage was unrelated to the Exogate.I used to think it was the perfect solution. After seeing that @jscherb had his tub basically crushed at the body mount from the extra weight over time I am starting to wonder how these things are going to hold up long term. There does seem to be some smarts to putting the load directly on the frame. I guess time will tell.
The damage was caused by the extra weight in the tub. You are in denial if you think the weight you added wasn't a contributing factor. If you think the weight of the tire is centered anywhere in relation to the mount and not it's center of mass well, that's wrong.My tub damage is because of slamming down off ledges on trails - the sides of the trailer hitch under the frame slam down onto the rocks and that flexes the frame, which flexes the rear body mounts of the tub. The flexing of the rear body mounts caused slight deformation of the sheet metal near the body mount on the driver side. There was no damage on the passenger side where the Exogate mounts. The damage was unrelated to the Exogate.
I do carry extra weight on the drivers side - my Trail Kitchen + fridge and the fridge battery are all on the driver's side of the Jeep. So yes, that weight likely contributed to the damage, which was on the drivers side.The damage was caused by the extra weight in the tub. You are in denial if you think the weight you added wasn't a contributing factor. If you think the weight of the tire is centered anywhere in relation to the mount and not it's center of mass well, that's wrong.
Don't take it the wrong way, I really like the design. I really just wonder long term how the tub is going to hold up with the extra weight. I know it took a long time for the slider designs to really get ironed out and part of me thinks this could be a similar situation where there are long term issues that "might" pop up. Nothing wrong with looking at the big picture or the long term right?I do carry extra weight on the drivers side - my Trail Kitchen + fridge and the fridge battery are all on the driver's side of the Jeep. So yes, that weight likely contributed to the damage, which was on the drivers side.