Honestly I would get the welder. Even after you do the rear tire carrier you can still use it for other future projects

 

That's kind of where I was heading as well since I've got no rear bumper right now and need a welder for many other projects. Just waiting for the welder I want to come back in stock

 

Welder or long arms.

 

Is this the goodyear lower radiator hose I need: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...268&cc=1431776 Is this the goodyear upper radiator hose I need:http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...374&cc=1431776 Just want to be sure because I'm getting them braided. I think the second one is correct, not sure about the first? 99 4.0L.

 

Okay this one is a bit of a head scratcher, I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited. Completely stock suspension with 30 inch a/t tires. When I'm driving over 65 I have an awful vibrate, like so bad I have no clue where it's coming from. I was told it could be my front drive shaft and to put it into 4 high to see if it made it any worse. Strange thing is the vibration stops in 4 high, but after switching back in to 2wd it comes back. Any ideas on what that could be?

 

OH, Yea, right. After you check with a mechanical gauge. I skipped that part after I removed the valve cover on mine. Didn't have any room for the oil in there, ha-ha. It also had so much blow by, it's a wonder it even fired up.

 

What i did for mine is make a custom one with a 6' peice of solid (or hallowed your prefrence) bent it in the middle welded it an put a small bar to hook my winch on if i could upload pictures i would

 

So a couple of weeks ago the roads were covered in ice and I had it in 4 high. I turned into a driveway and I went to back out and as I was turning the cab started getting really smokey like a fire and it smelled almost electrical. I immediately dropped it into 2wd and it stopped. I've used 4wd a few times since with no issues but I've honestly been paranoid about my jeep now.

Could this be transfer case or even power steering related? (I wasn't at full lock when backing up but was close) I hadn't ran the 4wd for very long so I don't think it had much time to get hot.

 

Those are correct. I doubt the lower will come with a spring inside. I suggest re-using the old spring, it prevents collapse of the hose.

 

That is weird. IF it is electrical, it would not directly be the transfer case or steering pump. The transfer case sends an electrical signal to the indicator light in dash. The other connections for it are outside of the cab and under the hood.
Try and pinpoint exactly where the smoke was coming from. There may be a residual smell that will help locate it.

 

I'll check, but I thought those were rare and don't support big tires. Any idea what the cheapest aftermarket carrier would be, been trying to find one under 500 for a week now.

 

Your best bet is going to be a hitch-based solution. Check out the Detours Knucklebone

http://www.detoursusa.com/knucklebone.php

 

This may be your best new option if you need the bumper+carrier.

Smittybilt XRC - $750
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12...utm_source=SMI

Most rear bumper+carrier combos are over $1k. This is partly due to the better materials used. Thicker steel, more options, and durable spindles will drive up the cost of the product.

 

And to add, this isn't something you wanna cheap out on ir try and build yourself unless done right

 

You won't, the lowest I've seen was about that much for a hitch carrier like the detours one that was posted.

I've got this, it's got a lot of bells and whistles that most other carriers charge extra for. It is lacking on some areas, though I'm sure it will be fine.