DGP
New member
That's a nice setup. Do you remember if you have to trim the cross member to mount that rear bumper. I think that might be the set up for me. Is that the skinny CC bumper?
Lightweight rear tire carrier opinions? (Under Cover Fabworks?)
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That's a nice setup. Do you remember if you have to trim the cross member to mount that rear bumper. I think that might be the set up for me. Is that the skinny CC bumper?
DGP
New member
Well I think that's the one, thanks. how hard was the bumper install?
hinrichs
Caught the Bug
Any reason you need or want a bumper?
Personally for what you want, I would go with the AEV Carrier like eddie suggested, or get the crawler carrier. If you really want light weight, the evo fascia is your best bet and the lightest on the market that will give you the best departure angle without trimming the factory cross member which I would not do. Nothing against guys who have, and I fully understand how it would be just as strong with a bumper mounted to it, but I worry insurance claims me be an issue with altering the frame like that in the even of an accident. Just my :twocents:
Personally for what you want, I would go with the AEV Carrier like eddie suggested, or get the crawler carrier. If you really want light weight, the evo fascia is your best bet and the lightest on the market that will give you the best departure angle without trimming the factory cross member which I would not do. Nothing against guys who have, and I fully understand how it would be just as strong with a bumper mounted to it, but I worry insurance claims me be an issue with altering the frame like that in the even of an accident. Just my :twocents:
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Can you run the AEV carrier with any bumper, or would it require some cutting? Anyone seen that done?
Technically speaking, yes. So long as the bumper in question doesn't already have a spindle on it and you're willing to do some cutting (being that the AEV spindle attaches to the frame), you should be able to make it work with most any bumper. Being that the OP is concerned about weight, I would just recommend not running a bumper at all.
Awesome setup right there :thumb:
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Looks great! What did that run you ?
tdougherty81
New member
Can you still use the EVO D-ring mounts with this carrier?
FastZach
New member
Would you feel comfortable putting a 40" tire on that setup? I really like how clean it is and that you open it with the tailgate.
JK_Dave
Caught the Bug
This is forum member JKJody's rig. I saved this when I was thinking about going this route myself.
Not without a lot of modification and welding. The bracket for the carrier goes right through the same area that the D-ring holder goes. Of course you could always just use the left side without any changes. As someone else had mentioned, the Evo crossmember cover will work with this, but will require cutting to make it work. I used to have a grainy picture as proof, but it doesn't show how much work it would require.
I do believe AEV says you can carry up to a 40" on this carrier. As long as your tire's weight isn't held by the body, you should be fine.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
It's $800 for just the AEV swing away ..
Yup, about $80 more than a complete TeraFlex tire carrier and it gets mounted to the frame, is a lot stronger, made in the USA and won't break. :yup:
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Lol, when you put it that way.
Have you seen the massive brass sleeve it rotates on? It's impressive and works very smooth.
LOL!!I think it's a bronze bushing and yes, I have seen it. A better way to make things work than to use bearings. LoD uses bronze bushings too.
DGP
New member
Wow a lot more to think about now. I want a rear bumper so that I have some protection from all the idiots on the road. I don't like the idea of having my frame the first thing that get hit by some little Prius. The AEV carrier looks pretty sweet. Will that work with the crawler concepts skinny rear bumper? I also need a receiver hitch so I have to consider that as well.
