im looking for roof rack suggestions.... i want something relatively low profile and low cost. any suggestions would be awesome. i need a place to carry my spare and cant decide between a rear mounted spare or a roof mounted spare.. so if you have any suggestions on rear bumpers with tire mounts thatd be awesome too! thanks for reading!

 

For a tire carrier bumper http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJ/XJAC.html http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...per-with-Hitch the rest i know of start around a grand and up.

 

i would definitely advise you to keep your spare on a swing out tire carrier/bumper mount.

i had mine on the roof rack and it decreases your mpg a little, but most of all, it makes it top heavy. this sux both on and off road, especially when sway bars are disconnected in off camber situations.
moving it to the bumper was the best thing i could have done.

 

And with the off road bumper you get some rear protection out of it.

 

....and recovery points! Make sure the bumper mounts tie into the uni-frame, though...

 

Thanks guys, are there any of you that have a low profile rear bumper with a swing out arm? im trying to keep a relatively modest look to the car, i dont want it to look like a military assault vehicle driving down the street

 

Not so a very good one like I have was $600 shipped www.roxolidtrailarmor.com the Crawler series with built in Hi-Lift jack mount/ antenna mount/receiver hitch/D-Ring mounts/Powder Coated

Here is a photo of mine

 

All you need at Nates4x4.com
Often the best prices. Not fancy, but stout and ready to ship.

 

If you have a hitch you can add a tire carrier and recovery point(s) from Detours. http://www.detoursusa.com/knucklebone.php

 

If you paint the bumper body color it will blend in better.