bandit455
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Tail bone!!!!!!!!!!
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Tire Carrier Recommendations
- Thread starter cshontz
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jeep/bronco
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- rutherfordton
tailbone is starting to seem like bigfoot you hear about it and see pics of it but you cant ever actually find it
bcmaxx
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- The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada
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Starscream
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- Columbia, SC
I hope we don't have to file this one under the MIA section with the 8.25 Aussie...jeep/bronco said:
jeep/bronco
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- rutherfordton
lmaoStarscream said:
Starscream
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- Columbia, SC
x2, looks really sturdy.karstic said:
Hammered
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- Jeep Fiend Club
May I suggest, RIGID Co... Their rear bumper / Tire Carrier is a good design and looks like you could make alot of add ons in your own Garage.
http://flickr.com/photos/rigid/collections
I have the carrier on order :star: I cant wait!!
http://flickr.com/photos/rigid/collections
I have the carrier on order :star: I cant wait!!
bandit455
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- Downingtown, PA
Hammered said:
Hammered what models did u choose and what were the shipped prices?
pm me if u dont wanna tell everyone ur secret deal
hahah
cdn_xj
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- Vancouver, BC, CANADA
I'm surprised no one mentioned these two:
Based on appearance and design features my top pick is the Hanson Offroad rear bumper and tire carrier.
The bumper sits up close and tight to the body, is contoured to follow the body lines and maximize depature angles, and incorporates a 2" receiver and two 3/4"anchor shackle mounts.
The tire carrier is hinged on the face of the bumper so the passenger side backup light is not obstructed (as it would be with carriers that mount on top of the rear bumper), however the arm is angled so that the main part sits above the bumper keeping the spare in tight to the rear hatch. It's also a short swing arm so you don't need lots of clearance to open it.
The only problem I have with it is the cost: $749 for the bumper and $499 for the tire carrier.
On the basis of value, my top pick (and the combo I ultimately went with) is the Custom 4x4 Fabrication rear bumper and carrier. It does not include a receiver and anchor shackle mounts cost extra, but the lines of the bumper mimic those of the OEM design. The carrier is face mounted so the tire sits a few inches out from the hatch and looks a little awkward from the side (particularly with a smaller tire size such as 31") but you can get C4x4 to customize the tire carrier if you prefer.
It's not the ultimate combo out there, but for $650 for the bumper and carrier, it's pretty good bang for the buck.
Based on appearance and design features my top pick is the Hanson Offroad rear bumper and tire carrier.
The bumper sits up close and tight to the body, is contoured to follow the body lines and maximize depature angles, and incorporates a 2" receiver and two 3/4"anchor shackle mounts.
The tire carrier is hinged on the face of the bumper so the passenger side backup light is not obstructed (as it would be with carriers that mount on top of the rear bumper), however the arm is angled so that the main part sits above the bumper keeping the spare in tight to the rear hatch. It's also a short swing arm so you don't need lots of clearance to open it.
The only problem I have with it is the cost: $749 for the bumper and $499 for the tire carrier.
On the basis of value, my top pick (and the combo I ultimately went with) is the Custom 4x4 Fabrication rear bumper and carrier. It does not include a receiver and anchor shackle mounts cost extra, but the lines of the bumper mimic those of the OEM design. The carrier is face mounted so the tire sits a few inches out from the hatch and looks a little awkward from the side (particularly with a smaller tire size such as 31") but you can get C4x4 to customize the tire carrier if you prefer.
It's not the ultimate combo out there, but for $650 for the bumper and carrier, it's pretty good bang for the buck.
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Bombero
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- Blue Springs, MO
Que pasa with the Tailbone? Waiting and have money in hand!
Tony
Tony
bandit455
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- Downingtown, PA
Bombero said:
x2
i want info!!!
detours is in the process of switching shops though so that may be stalling al the good info!
anotherjeff
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- Winston Salem, NC
i wouldn't look for it anytime soon. from what i gathered from the email i received from them nearly 6 months ago, it's pretty low on their list of priorities.
cshontz
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- Lancaster, PA
Detour said:
It'd be awesome if you could make this available, Detour. Its the only bumper / tire carrier setup that I'm remotely interested in. What do you need from us to produce it? ...or would you "custom fab" it upon request?
I want to free up the interior for gear, keep the weight to a minimum, and just plain don't need (or want) a heavy-duty replacement bumper.
Dirt
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- Fayetteville, AR
If you check thier webpage, you guys will see that Detours is in the process of relocating. I'm sure Mark is chomping at the bit to get back at it.
I too am waiting patiently for my slimline to be built. It will be worth the wait.
I too am waiting patiently for my slimline to be built. It will be worth the wait.
Mighty.Mighty_XJ
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- VA ... in the dark
Absolutely the only rear bumper I would ever consider (besides OE and that's a crappy choice). I've been waiting for a looong while. Might have to give up and go with the slimline. Still the best design out there for the slick factor, appearance, function (doesn't block the rear lights at all) and common sense (doesn't block the rear view).
All the other bumpers out there fall short one way or another. I can't see 1 shortcoming with the slimline: even the price is good compared to all the other cheaper ones that have design flaws.
I'll wait, and continue to throw the spare in the back.
I'm all for the Detours, slimline or backbone.
All the other bumpers out there fall short one way or another. I can't see 1 shortcoming with the slimline: even the price is good compared to all the other cheaper ones that have design flaws.
I'll wait, and continue to throw the spare in the back.
I'm all for the Detours, slimline or backbone.
xjnewbi
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- Jersey Shore
Mighty Mighty, to the best of my knowledge, the Detours Tailbone system is just the spare tire mount that bolts to the OEM bumper. The estimated price (listed a few pages back on this thread) is $365-$385 - if we can get a bumper AND spare tire carrier for that price it would be the deal of the year. I really like the looks of it but I am not confident that it can hold a 33" on steelies and possibly my hi lift
I agree that most tire carrier bumpers have the pin that blocks the reverse light and most of the turn signal. In NJ, you will fail inspection before you could even get your truck into the bay.
I agree that most tire carrier bumpers have the pin that blocks the reverse light and most of the turn signal. In NJ, you will fail inspection before you could even get your truck into the bay.
xjaddiction
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I've had bullet proof which was nice, but out of business I hear. I LOVE C-Rok. The rear quarter panels are protected with this bumper, and it almost looks factory the wat it covers the panel.
The spare tire is high though. You could lower it, but with my Moab wheel, I can see right through to the traffic behind me.
The spare tire is high though. You could lower it, but with my Moab wheel, I can see right through to the traffic behind me.
