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Old 07-24-2011, 02:35 PM
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Ok, I need some input. Here is hows she sits right now. I am ready to get the spare out of the inside. Do you guys like roof top or rear bumper?

Could you also give me pros and cons for both. Thanks.
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Rear bumper. If its mounted on the top its going to be a P.I.T.A to take it down and its going to take a serious beating from the sun(unless you cover it).

If cost is an issue:
http://detoursusa.com/tailbone.php

If not:
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJB

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Originally Posted by MTLXJ
Rear bumper. If its mounted on the top its going to be a P.I.T.A to take in down and its going to take a serious beating from the sun(unless you cover it).

If cost is an issue:
http://detoursusa.com/tailbone.php

If not:
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJB
MTLXJ...thanks for the info. I just spent the afternoon looking at the JCR site...very nice stuff. That bumper is definitely in the running.
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I just did the tire on the rear thing today. It is a pita putting it on the roof and I've lost a rear window because of it.
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Put the tire on the back. Low hanging obstacles - both on road and off road - love roof mounted anything.

Here is a link for a rear mounted idea.
http://www.detoursusa.com/index.php
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i remember seeing a swing-down hitch tire carrier, i don't remember where though...
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On the back,love mine so far
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Originally Posted by AoA
i remember seeing a swing-down hitch tire carrier, i don't remember where though...
I think those are usually fabbed up.
I just made one today so I can put my kayak on the roof with out having a big tire in the way.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/hi...carrier-97819/
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http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJB

Does anyone have any experience installing the JCR rear bumpers?
How is the fitment?
How is the ease of installation?
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Originally Posted by BHK Jeep
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJB

Does anyone have any experience installing the JCR rear bumpers?
How is the fitment?
How is the ease of installation?
Does anyone have any experience installing the JCR rear bumpers? Front yes
How is the fitment? good
How is the ease of installation? if you have a second person its not bad

all of this is MY EXPERIENCE, alot of people have had bad fitment, but alot of people have had no problems at all, some people hate JCR others wud not hesitate to order from them again
(me included). seems they are a swing or miss company...
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/jc...-issues-97882/

Read, it may change your mind.
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Originally Posted by MTLXJ
keep me posted on this...everything on the website was looking good. I still like this bumper a lot. I hope they will resolve it.
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