Personally, I wouldn't want anything blocking my view. Trails around here can get pretty technical, requiring backing up / do-overs....

 

x2, it's another overlooked feature of the XJ- we have a REALLY good view around us.

 

x3!!!

 

I like the way Mark makes his tire sit more on the drivers side to help keep the rear view open as much as possible.

 

That's the only way I'll put one on my rig.

P.S. You know somebody is going to read this post and think "Son of a ...why didn't I do that when i built mine?"

 

It's not bad. For now I'm happy with the outcome, just need to mount the bigger tire. Maybe do a 3 way swivel in the future. Should be easy to do.

 

The offset tire is a good idea. especially to the left. But it would be better with the pivot also to the left for less leverage/weight when open.

 

I'd prefer the tire more towards the passenger side to offset some of the weight of the driver. My XJ leans a tad bit towards the driver-side since I used to keep a full sized spare where the doughnut was plus my weight.

 

i alway wondered why my jeep leaned lol

 

if he did that with his design, you wouldnt be able to open the hatch. On a full bumper you can do that no problem, but with that Tailbone system he makes, the mounting point has to be too far inboard on the bumper to get that much swing away. not to mention if you are running a wide tire and not spacing it way off the mount, it would hit the hatch as you tried to swing the carrier out.

 

I have one rear cap w a slice in it. While looking at Quadratechs catalog i see rear pass side bumper caps for my year XJ for 12.99 ea. Has anyone used these, and do they suck or what? Basically are they different enough that if i replace the pass side i should do drivers side so they match? im really only concerned about the shape of them, because I am going to repaint all my trim anyways. If anyone has any insight into these "too cheap to be true" caps let me know please. Thanks

 

I'm sure someone would just give you their old ones.

 

The 97+ at a stealership are around $65/ea IIRC, maybe a little more. I went to replace my broken one after I got the Jeep and just laughed in the guy's face and walked away. The older ones are cheaper anywhere. I know there are different colors and textures that are sold, so just read carefully and make sure it's what you want. ...Or just wait for a donor cap like he said.

 

I know this truck, from Wisconsin correct around waterford... Nice lookin rig.

 

More vegies less fatty foods might help you loose some of that 'full sized spare tire'
Sorry that was too easy