Yeah, I did a short write up in the bumper thread in the 4x4 section. Not sure the pics I posted will work with the stock tire carrier mount though. It hangs too low for the rear hitch to be used in those bumper I am afraid. I'd really like the front and rear bumpers to match but not sure if I can make it work, but one of those bumpers is only $219.

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ya I know what you mena I have a hitch I want to use on my KJ but I think that it is up so high that I am gonna have to fab up a new tire carrier

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1980 Jeep CJ7 Buggy
SOA, D44/ FF14B, SBC 350, SM465, NP205, 108" WB, 37" MTs

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I have been looking at both front and rear lately. The rear is more of a concern right now for me and I too have a hitch that I use from time to time. I Want to get my rear tire off the door because like I said before it, the door, is sagging a bit. At least I think so. I have noticed that the door wiggles and makes some noise when it is closed...almost like it is not really closed. So, hopefully a new bumper with the weight now on it versus the door might help.

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My Rig:
2008 Jeep Wrangler JKU
OME HD lift
35" tires (thus far)
plus a ton of other things. J.E.E.P.

I have been looking at both front and rear lately. The rear is more of a concern right now for me and I too have a hitch that I use from time to time. I Want to get my rear tire off the door because like I said before it, the door, is sagging a bit. At least I think so. I have noticed that the door wiggles and makes some noise when it is closed...almost like it is not really closed. So, hopefully a new bumper with the weight now on it versus the door might help.

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My Rig:
2008 Jeep Wrangler JKU
OME HD lift
35" tires (thus far)
plus a ton of other things. J.E.E.P.

get a basket and throw it in there, Im thinking about throwing mine onm my roof rack to keep it off the tailgate and then Ill mount my hi-lift where the spare was and maybe even a jerry can and a ammo box for some storage

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1980 Jeep CJ7 Buggy
SOA, D44/ FF14B, SBC 350, SM465, NP205, 108" WB, 37" MTs

http://www.dpgoffroad.com/
http://www.ucora.org/
http://www.christianoffroad.com/
http://jeepinbyal.com/

I have thought about that but I am not sure if I want to have to pull down a BFG AT KO from up there, lol. Not that it would be that hard but hard enough for me to really wonder why the hell I put it there in the first place.

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My Rig:
2008 Jeep Wrangler JKU
OME HD lift
35" tires (thus far)
plus a ton of other things. J.E.E.P.

Perhaps this would work with some modifying
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_800_07.htm

I like the look of it...just wonder if it would cover all the vital areas and the vents.

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My Rig:
2008 Jeep Wrangler JKU
OME HD lift
35" tires (thus far)
plus a ton of other things. J.E.E.P.

true but how often do you use your spare? I have owned my KJ for 2 years and I have never needed my spare. just a thought

it might work Xodius but the mounting is different so you would have to probably cut thiers off and make your own and then you would need to fill in on the bumper under the taillights, it does look good though just would be a lot of work

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1980 Jeep CJ7 Buggy
SOA, D44/ FF14B, SBC 350, SM465, NP205, 108" WB, 37" MTs

http://www.dpgoffroad.com/
http://www.ucora.org/
http://www.christianoffroad.com/
http://jeepinbyal.com/

would not come far enough around the sides as well, still would like to get a closer look at some Tacoma bumpers and see what they could be made into,as far as mounting , do like an ARB, make your mounting bracket first, then bolt the bumper to it, just a thought

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When I went to bed I was designing a roof rack and rear bumper for about 2 hours before I fell asleep and I think I might have an idea. I am going to draw it up and see if it will work. Perhaps make a mock-up...we will see. Not sure if the idea will even work. I will keep you posted. Sorry to hijack your thread Mike.

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My Rig:
2008 Jeep Wrangler JKU
OME HD lift
35" tires (thus far)
plus a ton of other things. J.E.E.P.

No worries. I am done with the rear bumper ideas until I see the pics for the new RL bumper.

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