Lightweight rear tire carrier opinions? (Under Cover Fabworks?)
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piginajeep
The Original Smartass
They are not rated due to the liability and expense to have them certified.
That being said some bumpers I wouldn't hesitate to pull with like the Hansons. The same guy that welds those bumpers welded up a 5th wheel plate for s semi I drove across country. No worries on that guys welds..
DGP
New member
ya I hear ya. I have a 3.8, I don't think the limiting factor for towing is my receiver hitch. I have a bike carrier and might look into getting a light tear drop trailer. I think I'll be okay with that.
Another lightweight option that I don't believe has been mentioned is the Moryde/Retrofit Offroad HD Tailgate Reinforcement Kit.
Less $$ than Crawler Conceptz, not as good looking as theirs, but it does the job nicely. The kit reinforces the entire tailgate and carries the weight of the tailgate and the tire on the hinges. I went baack and forth between the two for a while and settled on this because I didn't like how the CC carrier extends past the tire and protrudes toward the tailgate handle (small detail, I know). Both carries have options for add-ons (hi-lift carrier, Antenna mounts, etc.) so it was a close decision for me.
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Less $$ than Crawler Conceptz, not as good looking as theirs, but it does the job nicely. The kit reinforces the entire tailgate and carries the weight of the tailgate and the tire on the hinges. I went baack and forth between the two for a while and settled on this because I didn't like how the CC carrier extends past the tire and protrudes toward the tailgate handle (small detail, I know). Both carries have options for add-ons (hi-lift carrier, Antenna mounts, etc.) so it was a close decision for me.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Another lightweight option that I don't believe has been mentioned is the Moryde/Retrofit Offroad HD Tailgate Reinforcement Kit.
Less $$ than Crawler Conceptz, not as good looking as theirs, but it does the job nicely. The kit reinforces the entire tailgate and carries the weight of the tailgate and the tire on the hinges. I went baack and forth between the two for a while and settled on this because I didn't like how the CC carrier extends past the tire and protrudes toward the tailgate handle (small detail, I know). Both carries have options for add-ons (hi-lift carrier, Antenna mounts, etc.) so it was a close decision for me.
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I would buy the Hanson before that ugly ass thing. Hanson has had this carrier out for almost 10 years. It's $499 so basically the same price and actually looks like it had some thought put into it. Not to mention it's been proven.
Morryde looks like it was built with an erector set.
You mean this one?
It looks like it was made from a wheelbarrow frame.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
You mean this one?
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It looks like it was made from a wheelbarrow frame.
No need to get so defensive. But what you want. It's your money and your jeep.
hinrichs
Caught the Bug
I dont work for them so I am not sure on what they cost, but I am an Internet master so I went on their website and found out the carrier that mounts to the gate and body is $599
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
You mean this one?
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It looks like it was made from a wheelbarrow frame.
It's ugly as hell but it gets covered up by the tire. No guessing that it is strong either, it is..
RockyJk
Active Member
Lol! This is awesome [emoji23]
WJCO
Meme King
Lol. That's fricken awesome !
rinkishjk
New member
It's a type of "structural" rubber, not to be confused with radiator hose rubber, despite the similarity.
I would be scared to even put my spare on that thing.
WJCO
Meme King
kyle521
Member
The issue with this one is that they re-use the stock hinges, which are not very strong, and wear out
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
What proof do you have that these are stronger than the factory ?
MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
I encourage you to look at the EVOlander build... It has been running a 37" Nitto on those factory hinges for three years.