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'07-Present Jeep Wrangler JK Tire Carrier Guide - Avalanche Of Rear BumpersAvalanche Of Rear Bumpers From the April, 2010 issue of Jp By Pete Trasborg
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ARB 4x4 Accessories
Construction:... ARB 4x4 Accessories
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick plate steel
Finish: Smooth black powdercoat
Price: $680
Tire Carrier: Not available at press time
Rated Max Tire: 35-inch
Other Information: The bumper features tow points, ARB's great frame tie-in system, and wraps around to complement the stock JK fender flares while protecting the body.
Contact: ARB 4x4 Accessories, 425/264-1391, arbusa.com One of the most common purchases when you buy a new Jeep is armor of some sort, and one of the most important pieces of armor is a rear bumper/tire carrier. Once we start putting bigger tires on the Jeeps, the stock tailgate-mounted carrier just isn't enough. Over time the strain on the tailgate hinges will take its toll, and if you are ditching the stock bumper in favor of something that will take some abuse, why not save your tailgate some agony and install a dedicated spare tire carrier? We've done hands-on shootouts in the past, but when it came time to look at rear bumper/tire carriers for the '07-and-up Wrangler, we were overwhelmed by the choices and figured you might be, too. We put together this buyer's guide to make it just a little easier to pick out a bumper for your new-to-you Wrangler.  American Expedition Vehicles
Construction:...  American Expedition Vehicles
Construction: 3/16-inch-wall, mandrel-bent tubing, 1/2-inch-thick D-ring mount
Finish: Textured powdercoat over zinc-rich powder primer
Price: $1,600
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 40-inch
Other Information: The bumper includes two 2.8 gallon water jugs that reside under the corners of the Jeep. Also, the tailgate operates with the swing arm of the carrier for a much easier experience getting into the back of the Jeep. The tire mount is adjustable for the best combination of ground clearance and rearward visibility for your specific tire size.
Contact: American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), 406/251-2100, aev-conversions.com  Bestop (HighRock 4x4)
Construction:...  Bestop (HighRock 4x4)
Construction: Formed steel/ tubular
Finish: E-coat undercoating and black powdercoat with wrinkle finish
Price: $670
Tire Carrier: Optional
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Adjustable arm helps eliminate sag; tire carrier and tailgate open as a unit. There is an available roller for steep departures, D-ring mounts, and a class 2.5 hitch.
Contact: Bestop, Inc, 800/845-3567, bestop.com  Bestop (HighRock 4x4)
Construction:...  Bestop (HighRock 4x4)
Construction: Formed steel/ tubular
Finish: E-coat undercoating and black powdercoat with wrinkle finish
Price: $670
Tire Carrier: Optional
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Adjustable arm helps eliminate sag; tire carrier and tailgate open as a unit. There is an available roller for steep departures, D-ring mounts, and a class 2.5 hitch.
Contact: Bestop, Inc, 800/845-3567, bestop.com  Crown Automotive
Construction:...  Crown Automotive
Construction: Formed plate steel
Finish: Matte black
Price: $600
Tire Carrier: Optional (use Mopar part- $625 additional)
Rated Max Tire: 35-inch
Other Information: D-ring mounts are included and the center of the bumper is concave and works with the stock recovery point or trailer hitch.
Contact: Crown Automotive Sales, 781/319-3100, crownautomotive.com  Fab Fours
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick...  Fab Fours
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick steel
Finish: Two-stage black powdercoat or bare steel
Price: $1,400
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 40-inch
Other Information: The carrier is adjustable for different tire heights and rim offsets. The mounting flange accommodates four different bolt patterns. Pivot is secured in double sheer with locking pin for hold-open.
Contact: Fab Fours, 866/469-9056, fabfours.com  Durango 4x4
Construction:...  Durango 4x4
Construction: 1/4-inch-thick steel
Finish: Textured semi-gloss black powdercoat
Price: $750
Tire Carrier: Optional ($450 additional)
Rated Max Tire: No limit
Other Information: Designed to follow lines of original factory bumper, made completely out of 1/4-inch steel. Shackle mounts are 1-inch-thick with 7/8-inch holes, and a 2-inch receiver is standard; tire pivots on 1-inch-diameter spindle.
Contact: Durango 4x4, 888/259-8676, durango4x4.com  Hanson Off Road
Construction:...  Hanson Off Road
Construction: Laser-cut and formed 3/16-inch-thick steel
Finish: Black powdercoat
Price: $1,400
Tire Carrier: Optional (included in above price)
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Built-in 2-inch receiver, 90-degree hold-open. Swing-arm is made out of rectangular 0.188-wall tube, has a greaseable pivot point, uses a bear claw latch, and will carry a 48-inch Hi-Lift.
Contact: Hanson Offroad, 877/757-9779, hansonoffroad.com  Off Road Evolution
Construction:...  Off Road Evolution
Construction: 13/4-inch 0.120 wall DOM tube
Finish: Bare or semigloss black powdercoat
Price: $1,150
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 42-inch
Other Information: Weld-in 3/16-inch frame caps sold separately ($50), carrier uses 11/4-inch Johnny Joint, has license plate mount, Hi-Lift mount, CB antenna mount, and safety flag mount. Requires Evo-Armor or Evo-Skinz.
Contact: Off Road Evolution, 714/870-5515, evomfg.com  Mopar
Construction: Formed...  Mopar
Construction: Formed and welded steel
Finish: E-coat undercoating and textured black powdercoat
Price: $525
Tire Carrier: Optional (included in price)
Rated Max Tire: 35-inch
Other Information: Designed by the same company that builds your Jeep, with laser-cut Jeep logo. Includes tow eyes and is styled to match the factory or Mopar aftermarket front bumpers.
Contact: Jeep Corporation, 800/84-MOPAR (800/846-6727), mopar.com  Garvin Industries
Construction:...  Garvin Industries
Construction: 3/16-inch laser-cut and formed steel
Finish: Black powdercoat
Price: $1,310
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Famous for racks and systems, the JK kit is no different. You can order it however you want, with as little as just a tire carrier all the way out to dual jerrycan holders, overhead rack, axe and shovel mount, and Hi-Lift mount. Some minor drilling required for installation.
Contact: Garvin Industries, 619/440-7415, garvin-industries.com  Expedition One
Construction:...  Expedition One
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick steel
Finish: Zinc undercoating, textured black powdercoated
Price: $1,400
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 40-inch tire (will work with optional rack)
Other Information: Includes one-inch-thick D-ring mounts, works with factory hitch or tow point, 13/4-inch diameter pivot, integrates into the tailgate and tailgate latch holds carrier closed, optional mounting of jerrycans, Hi-Lift jack, and overhead rack. CB-antenna mount is optional and can be bolted on in various locations.
Contact: Expedition One, 877/366-3099, expeditionone.biz  Gen-Right Off Road
Construction:...  Gen-Right Off Road
Construction: Laser-cut and formed 3/16-inch steel
Finish: Semi-gloss black powdercoat
Price: $1,400
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Standard 2-inch receiver includes all hardware and mounting brackets. Also available is a tubular swing-down that is rated for a 42-inch tire.
Contact: Gen-Right Off Road, 805/584-8635, genright.com  Olympic 4x4
Construction:...  Olympic 4x4
Construction: Formed steel and tube
Finish: Smooth or textured black powdercoat
Price: $1,500
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: N/A
Other Information: Tire carrier both swings out and folds down. Provisions for two D-rings, a 2-inch receiver, and a built-in winch mount that does not require removal of the stock muffler.
Contact: Olympic 4x4 Products, 323/726-6988, olympic4x4products.com  Mountain Off Road Enterprises
Construction:...  Mountain Off Road Enterprises
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick plate
Finish: Bare steel
Price: Not available at press time
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Includes receiver hitch with safety chain mounts and two 3/4-inch-thick steel D-ring mounts. Safety latch feature secures bumper in open and closed positions.
Contact: Mountain Off Road Enterprises, 970/625-3747, mountainoffroad.com  OR Fab
Construction: 11/2-inch,...  OR Fab
Construction: 11/2-inch, 0.120 wall tube (tire carrier), 3/16-inch-thick sheet metal with 1/2-inch-thick mounting flanges (bumper)
Finish: Gloss or textured black powdercoat
Price: $1,090
Tire Carrier: Optional (included in above price)
Rated Max Tire: Not specified
Other Information: The tire mount and bumper are two totally separate pieces, can use the tire mount with stock rear bumper or OR Fab bumper. Jerrycan carrier is also available.
Contact: Performance Automotive Group, 928/636-7080, orfab.com  Poly Performance
Construction:...  Poly Performance
Construction: 12ga steel, 13/4-inch, .120-wall tube, and 11/2-inch, .120-wall tube
Finish: Black powdercoat
Price: $1,000
Tire Carrier: Optional ($500 additional)
Rated Max Tire: 40-inch
Other Information: Flared holes in 12-gauge steel increases strength, provisions for two recovery points and third brake light. The factory Jeep hitch mounts can still be used with the bumper if desired.
Contact: Poly Performance Inc, 805/783-2060, polyperformance.com  Rancho
Construction: 1/4-inch-thick...  Rancho
Construction: 1/4-inch-thick steel
Finish: Wrinkled black powdercoat
Price: $400
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Compact design provides loads of clearance off-road. Has provisions for a Hi-Lift mount and factory 2-inch receiver.
Contact: Tenneco Automotive, 734/384-7804, gorancho.com  Pure Jeep
Construction: 3/16-inch...  Pure Jeep
Construction: 3/16-inch laser-cut and precision-formed steel
Finish: Semi-gloss black powdercoat
Price: $950
Tire Carrier: Optional (included in above price)
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Allows use of factory trailer hitch, greaseable pivot point, 90-degree hold open, and accepts PUREJeep bolt-on D-ring mounts.
Contact: PUREJeep, 800/255-6464, purejeep.com  Rugged Ridge (Omix-Ada)
Construction:...  Rugged Ridge (Omix-Ada)
Construction: Formed-steel plate
Finish: Textured black powdercoat
Price: $725
Tire Carrier: Optional (included in above price)
Rated Max Tire: 35-inch
Other Information: Easy installation, two D-ring mounts, and inner mounting plate provides a sturdy installation.
Contact: Rugged Ridge Off Road, 770/614-6101, ruggedridgeoffroad.com  Tomken Machine
Construction:...  Tomken Machine
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick plate and 6-inch tube
Finish: Black powdercoat
Price: $500
Tire Carrier: Optional ($280 extra)
Rated Max Tire: 37-inch
Other Information: Available in parts, so you can build as your budget allows. Overhead rack and jerry can holders available. Max tire size with overhead rack is 35-inches.
Contact: Tomken Machine, 719/395-2526, tomken.com  Smittybilt XRC
Construction:...  Smittybilt XRC
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick cold rolled steel
Finish: Two-stage matte black powdercoat
Price: $800
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 40-inch
Other Information: Bumper includes a 2-inch receiver hitch, two D-ring mounts and bolts directly to the JK with no drilling. Welds are ground flush before powdercoating. Also available is an "SRC" series bumper with many of the same features and different styling.
Contact: Smittybilt, 310/762-9944, smittybilt.com  Treks Off Road
Construction:...  Treks Off Road
Construction: CNC-cut 3/16-inch plate for bumper and rectangular and round .120-wall tube for swing out
Finish: Bare steel
Price: $600
Tire Carrier: Optional ($400 additional)
Rated Max Tire: 35-inch with stock carrier, 37-inch with Treks tire carrier
Other Information: Standard integrated back-up light cutouts, 14 mounting points, and the stock hitch can be reused. Can be outfitted with jerrycan holders, and 1-inch D-ring mounts are included on bumper as standard.
Contact: Treks Off Road, 307/775-9565, gotreks.com  TeraFlex
Construction: Formed...  TeraFlex
Construction: Formed and welded 3/16-inch steel plate
Finish: Black powdercoat
Price: $825
Tire Carrier: Optional ($385 additional)
Rated Max Tire: 38-inch
Other Information: Recessed spare tire well allows for a larger tire. Bumper allows for use of factory tow point or hitch and includes cast D-ring mounts that mount to frame.
Contact: TeraFlex, 801/288-2585, teraflex.biz  Warn
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick...  Warn
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick steel CNC-formed and robotically-welded
Finish: Black powdercoat wrinkle finish
Price: $1,440
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: N/A
Other Information: Tapered ends, classic Warn bumper design.
Contact: Warn, 800/543-9276, warn.com  River Raider
Construction:...  River Raider
Construction: 3/16-inch plate and .120-wall tube
Finish: Bare steel or GatorHyde powdercoat
Price: $1,149
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: Not specified
Other Information: Includes D-ring mounts, and winch mount. Company also has a lower-priced swing-away without a winch mount and many options available.
Contact: River Raider, 717/262-3079, riverraider.biz  Rampage Products
Construction:...  Rampage Products
Construction: 3/16-inch-thick plate steel
Finish: Dual-stage smooth or textured black powdercoat
Price: $900
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: N/A
Other Information: Includes 3/4-inch shackles and has provision for two 4-inch lights to be flush mounted in bumper.
Contact: Rampage Products, 951/277-4949, rampageproducts.com  Rock Hard 4x4
Construction:...  Rock Hard 4x4
Construction: 1/4-inch-thick steel, carrier pivots on a 11/4-inch diameter shaft with sealed tapered roller bearings
Finish: Textured black powdercoat
Price: $1,000
Tire Carrier: Yes
Rated Max Tire: 38-inches
Other Information: Tapered ends for better ground clearance, High-Lift mount, D-ring mounts, CB antenna mount and 2-inch hitch all standard. Optional jerrycan mounts and overhead rack available.
Contact: Rock Hard 4x4 Parts, 308/750-4690, rockhard4x4parts.com
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