Vaulter09
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Let's say I have access to a free ARB TJ rear tire carrier. How much work would it take to adapt it to fit our XJ platform if I decided to undertake such a challenge
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ARB Rear Tire Carrier
- Thread starter Vaulter09
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ECKSJAY
Water is dirty
- Location
- Covington, WA
The swingout portion is too narrow to fit with the hatch.
Your best bet is to sell it to someone with a TJ.
Your best bet is to sell it to someone with a TJ.
300$XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Spokane Valley, WA
I say give it a shot! after all it's free! I don't see a problem if it isn't centered, I'd rather have it off to the side a little anyway just so you can see more out the back window!
Vaulter09
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Any ideas as to how different the mounting system would be? What is the typical way rear bars mount to the XJ?
mounting system isn't your prob. the bumper itself is easy to adapt. But the tire hinge will be dirrectly in front of your hatch, thus making it impossible to open without unbolting and dropping the whole bumper off. I just recently totaled my Wrangler and had a badass rear bumper tire carrier, and tried desperatley to make it fit on my new XJ, but the hinge is the hang up. That's why most XJ tire carriers mount to the surface of the bumper, not the top.
GI-John
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mount Holly, NJ
I second selling it. Use the profit to buy junk for your Junk.
fubar XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bothell, WA
GI-John said:
Ain't that the truth. We pour so much cash into our rigs, all the while knowing that we'll be lucky to get back half of just the cost of the parts if and when we ever sell them.
Vaulter09
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Seattle, WA
There isn't a fit kit, so I would expect selling it might be a little difficult. I am going to do some measuring. I think that I might be able to use the bar a base for a homebuilt one. Has anyone ever heard of anyone trying a similar preposterous project?
