ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

Hi All,

Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
about performance (strenght).

I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
freight).

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks
TW
---------
'01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

TW wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
> about performance (strenght).
>
> I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
> show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
> Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
> ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
> accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
> the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
> freight).
>
> Any feedback would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
Real nice, but price was out of this world.

Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
it really gets bad.

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

TW wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
> about performance (strenght).
>
> I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
> show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
> Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
> ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
> accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
> the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
> freight).
>
> Any feedback would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
Real nice, but price was out of this world.

Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
it really gets bad.

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

TW wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
> about performance (strenght).
>
> I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
> show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
> Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
> ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
> accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
> the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
> freight).
>
> Any feedback would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
Real nice, but price was out of this world.

Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
it really gets bad.

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

I have Garvin's rear bumper/carrier too and while it can hold a lot, the
bumper crossmember is sagging a bit after five years of carrying a 33"
spare, and the screw-in securement system for the carrier is kind of a pain.

Also, at least on mine, the bumper is NOT rated for towing or extraction.
Those D ring tabs are just for show. Maybe later models are.

"nawt2smart" <nawt2smart@excite.com> wrote in message
news:1160111749.678089.48770@k70g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
> TW wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
>> about performance (strenght).
>>
>> I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
>> show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
>> Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
>> ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
>> accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
>> the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
>> freight).
>>
>> Any feedback would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>> ---------
>> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
>> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
> If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
> Real nice, but price was out of this world.
>
> Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
> her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
> shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
> get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
> it really gets bad.
>

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

I have Garvin's rear bumper/carrier too and while it can hold a lot, the
bumper crossmember is sagging a bit after five years of carrying a 33"
spare, and the screw-in securement system for the carrier is kind of a pain.

Also, at least on mine, the bumper is NOT rated for towing or extraction.
Those D ring tabs are just for show. Maybe later models are.

"nawt2smart" <nawt2smart@excite.com> wrote in message
news:1160111749.678089.48770@k70g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
> TW wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
>> about performance (strenght).
>>
>> I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
>> show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
>> Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
>> ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
>> accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
>> the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
>> freight).
>>
>> Any feedback would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>> ---------
>> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
>> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
> If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
> Real nice, but price was out of this world.
>
> Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
> her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
> shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
> get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
> it really gets bad.
>

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

I have Garvin's rear bumper/carrier too and while it can hold a lot, the
bumper crossmember is sagging a bit after five years of carrying a 33"
spare, and the screw-in securement system for the carrier is kind of a pain.

Also, at least on mine, the bumper is NOT rated for towing or extraction.
Those D ring tabs are just for show. Maybe later models are.

"nawt2smart" <nawt2smart@excite.com> wrote in message
news:1160111749.678089.48770@k70g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
> TW wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
>> about performance (strenght).
>>
>> I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
>> show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
>> Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
>> ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
>> accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
>> the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
>> freight).
>>
>> Any feedback would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>> ---------
>> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
>> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
> If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
> Real nice, but price was out of this world.
>
> Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
> her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
> shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
> get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
> it really gets bad.
>

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

nawt2smart wrote:
>
> TW wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
> > about performance (strenght).
> >
> > I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
> > show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
> > Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
> > ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
> > accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
> > the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
> > freight).
> >
> > Any feedback would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > TW
> > ---------
> > '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> > 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
> If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
> Real nice, but price was out of this world.
>
> Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
> her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
> shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
> get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
> it really gets bad.

You do know that that 2" receiver in the bumper is just there for
accessories like a bike rack, not for towing right? Those bumpers don't
anchor solid enough to be used as a tow point and say so on them.

If you plan on towing, you need a frame mounted hitch still.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

nawt2smart wrote:
>
> TW wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
> > about performance (strenght).
> >
> > I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
> > show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
> > Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
> > ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
> > accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
> > the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
> > freight).
> >
> > Any feedback would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > TW
> > ---------
> > '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> > 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
> If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
> Real nice, but price was out of this world.
>
> Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
> her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
> shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
> get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
> it really gets bad.

You do know that that 2" receiver in the bumper is just there for
accessories like a bike rack, not for towing right? Those bumpers don't
anchor solid enough to be used as a tow point and say so on them.

If you plan on towing, you need a frame mounted hitch still.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: ARB Rear Bumper/Tyre Carrier - Jeep Wrangler
 

nawt2smart wrote:
>
> TW wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Has anybody installed one yet? How easy/difficult is it? Any ideas
> > about performance (strenght).
> >
> > I need to put my spare tyre on a carrier as the tailgate is starting to
> > show signs of the weight of a 32" BFG Mud tyre. I can locally get
> > Warn or ARB, both pretty much priced similarly. I am inclined towards
> > ARB one as it looks beefier and has corner protection (and more
> > accessory options). I am in New Zealand, so importing other makes from
> > the US would be pretty much same price (after taking into account the
> > freight).
> >
> > Any feedback would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > TW
> > ---------
> > '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> > 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
> If you are talking about the real nice arb rear bumper that fits flush.
> Real nice, but price was out of this world.
>
> Check out garvins wilderness bumper. Lots of accessories to put on
> her. I have the front and rear and love them. Hilift, gas cans,
> shovel, ax, etc. Accepts the proprietary garvin rear rack. Plus you
> get the 2" receiver, and options to put on 2 big arse d rings for when
> it really gets bad.

You do know that that 2" receiver in the bumper is just there for
accessories like a bike rack, not for towing right? Those bumpers don't
anchor solid enough to be used as a tow point and say so on them.

If you plan on towing, you need a frame mounted hitch still.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)