I got a 2003 wrangler sport 4 inch lift with 35/12.50's gonna mount the spare on this bumper any feed back? Thanks Rod H.
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I've got a 33/12.5 mounted on mine. Could prob mount a 40 w/no issues to be honest. Only issue I have is 2 of the mounting bolts are directly in line with the gas tank, so you will need to drop the gas tank to install those bolts. I have left them off for now due to not having a monster size spare tire and the 4 bolts that are installed seem good enough. The other minor issue is that there is a zurk fitting on top of the swing out hinge that was poorly designed as it will break off as soon as you swing open the spare tire mount. No biggie, just poorly designed. Other than that, highly impressed with the purchase. Plus it adds a receiver hitch and comes w/2 d rings. I reccomend it. I've got a 33/12.5 mounted on mine. Could prob mount a 40 w/no issues to be honest. Only issue I have is 2 of the mounting bolts are directly in line with the gas tank, so you will need to drop the gas tank to install those bolts. I have left them off for now due to not having a monster size spare tire and the 4 bolts that are installed seem good enough. The other minor issue is that there is a zurk fitting on top of the swing out hinge that was poorly designed as it will break off as soon as you swing open the spare tire mount. No biggie, just poorly designed. Other than that, highly... » Read More I've got a 33/12.5 mounted on mine. Could prob mount a 40 w/no issues to be honest. Only issue I have is 2 of the mounting bolts are directly in line with the gas tank, so you will need to drop the gas tank to install those bolts. I have left them off for now due to not having a monster size spare tire and the 4 bolts that are installed seem good enough. The other minor issue is that there is a zurk fitting on top of the swing out hinge that was poorly designed as it will break off as soon as you swing open the spare tire mount. No biggie, just poorly designed. Other than that, highly impressed with the purchase. Plus it adds a receiver hitch and comes w/2 d rings. I reccomend it. « Show Less
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It should. Mine is holding a 36x12.50x15 super swampers. Sx. It holds & opens fine.
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I got a 35 sitting on the back and happy I bought the bumper, no more tail gate jitters.
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I have a 31 hanging now and headed to 33's. I have not put a 35 on it, but don't see and issue.
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If you want d rings, make sure the title of the item says it. I accidentally bought the one that didn't list d rings, thinking I could just buy my own later. The bumper that doesn't come with d rings doesn't include a place to mount them, even though the picture shows that it has them. Other than that, bumper is solid. It doesn't close as smoothly as I would have hoped, there is an angled spot on the bumper that ensures the latch is at the right height when it closes. Makes quite a racket, but seems to be necessary.
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I've got a 33/12.5 mounted on mine. Could prob mount a 40 w/no issues to be honest. Only issue I have is 2 of the mounting bolts are directly in line with the gas tank, so you will need to drop the gas tank to install those bolts. I have left them off for now due to not having a monster size spare tire and the 4 bolts that are installed seem good enough. The other minor issue is that there is a zurk fitting on top of the swing out hinge that was poorly designed as it will break off as soon as you swing open the spare tire mount. No biggie, just poorly designed. Other than that, highly impressed with the purchase. Plus it adds a receiver hitch and comes w/2 d rings. I reccomend it.
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I have this on my 93 YJ and I'm running a 4" lift as well. My tires are 33" and I've have my spare mounted on this this swing arm for over 2 years and I've not had any issues at all. I really like its look and functionality. Hope this helps.
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I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good,... » Read More I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps « Show Less
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I have a 98 Wrangler, I installed the bumper carrier and the only problem I had was the 4 bolts that face backwards could not be installed without dropping the gas tank because of no clearance but you having a later model may not have that type of problem,
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I believe so you may have to pull out the plastic insert in your bumper but there should be no issues they mount in one hole in the bottom of the frame and onto two studs but as always double check with your local dealer ship they can tell you for sure
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HI Phil, most likely this will not clear the larger spare. From the center of the hitch pin hole on your receiver, the first point of contact with the rack will be about 3.5" back from there. Typically, we see a 2" receiver on the Wranglers, and in that case you get 4.5" of clearance, but that is still likely not enough to clear the spare.
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Probably not. It would likely bolt to the same spot, depends on your receiver. The question would be why would you keep your existing receiver? Per Smittybilt the one on the bumper is rated beyond the capacity of the Jeep (5k lbs - Jeep is only rated to tow 3500). It matches the recommended tongue weight for the vehicle of 500 lbs max.
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If your original bumper mounting brackets are okay and not rusted out or bent up you probably won't need the brackets. My mounting brackets had rusted to where I could see through the holes in them. Also the original mounting bolts were rusted to where I had to cut them off with a cutting torch. The new brackets bolted right in place. I hope this helps. DC
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I think so. I have stock bumper but no lift. It bolts to the frame just behind the bumper with two bolts.
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I got the same one for my 1998 tj. Same stabilizer mount. Just make sure it doesn't bind after you do a lift. You need to keep the death wobble down to 00000. No problem on a stock xj.
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I installed these brackets on my 2014 Standard Rubicon but I seem to remember the installation instructions stating that these brackets cannot be used on a "custom" bumper. I can tell you that they do mount to the under side of the stock bumper, in addition to the chassis.
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you need a modification. It can be place in a roll bar, but does not fit in your bumper without modification. regards.
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James, I installed this rails on my wifes jeep a couple of weeks ago. If you do purchase, make sure you pay attention to the mounting brackets (three per side). They are all different. Get extra set of hands. Goes quicker and nothing is better then having your wife work on her own Jeep.
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I purchased mine through Amazon. They had a a drop down bar when ordering the steps that will as for your vehicle make and model. I put my info in and it told me the brackets neededfor my jeep. Sorry I can't be more helpful, but try it and best of luck.Debi
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I got 4.5 inches on my 99 XJ with a 8.25 rear. I no longer have the vehicle to know if it settled down at all.
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I installed on my 2013 sport it should be the same it's very easy to install the only thing they don't really show you until you get it is that you have to either take out the guard underneath and the spacer between the bumper and the grill or cut slots in them for the brackets to fit through.I cut slots in mine and I just used a dye grinder and cut room for the brackets but it looks really good when installed and very sturdy
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It should! Mine fit perfectly on my 2003 Wrangler Sport! Installed in about 2 minutes.
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To be clear that is incorrect. I currently have 2 inches of lift on the front of my rig, I can provide tape measurements to prove it with stock coil springs and no spacers. Phase 2 of my lift to get to 3 inches, I will use a top plate spacer, which is entirely different and does not affect spring loads. When I add a heavier bumper, I will put heavier rated spring adding 1.5", and will lower my bils to the 1 inch and get my lift from the top plate, bils, and springs. So long story short THESE ABSOLUTELY PROVIDE LIFT ON THEIR OWN, just potentially not as much if your coil springs are worn out.
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It bolt to the same mounts as the factory bumper. If you have an aftermarket bumper you will likely have to do some cutting
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The rear of my '97 now appears a little higher than the front, though I wouldn't say 4 inches. With the airbag suspension the rear would "kneel" when you park for ease of loading, but with the kit it is up where it can take a cargo load on the road. The tops of my bumpers measure close to the same height from the ground now. Did you get the front shocks installed at the time the rear springs were installed? Even if the existing shocks were still good, that is a good idea and will affect the stance. Did you put a 4x2 kit on a 4x4 truck? That would definitely mess up the stance. Possibly you got so used to seeing it sitting down on it's haunches that the rear just looks too high now? Folks on the Ford forums might have more info, some of them are techs with a lot of experience. Just a note, I got mine last April and still like them even if my truck rides like a truck now instead of a car.