Grip

http://www.ajsoffroadarmor.com/produ...cat=254&page=1

That seems to be the perfect tire carrier that also carries a jerry can.

Ive been able to find less than a handful of reviews on this company. A few people had a long wait time, some were missing hardware, others experienced very fast shipping and complete orders. All of those reviews are from a few years ago.

I really like the layout of this rear bumper, but i would be open to suggestions as well. Must hold a 33" spare, and a jerry can (not a rotopax)

Does anyone own the aj's bumper? Any reviews?

xjmarc

800 seems a bit high and 75 more for a jerry can mount is way high. I built my own but hated having my spare cover almost all of my rear window. On the trail which is where mine spends all its time I need to be able to see as much as possible. Mine was a 38 so a 33 wouldn't cover quite as much but still a good bit.

Ianf406

they used to be pretty popular- had some issues a few years ago- haven't heard much since.

Ianf406

http://www.google.com/search?site=&source=hp&ei=1_NOVJ64CcTG8QHXloDgDA&q=cherokeeforum+ajsoffroadarmor&oq=cherokeeforum+ajsoffroadarmor&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.12..30i10.209.14228.0.15145.29.28.0.3.3.0.1465.12094.2-14j5j4j1j1j3.28.0....0...1c.1.56.mobile-gws-hp..6.23.8512.yHmXF-S1JRc#q=aj%27s+offroad+armor+site:www.cherokeeforum.com&spell=1

Grip

My second sentance states what little ive been able to find about them.

andrewmp6

Smittybilt for 740 http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...per-with-Hitch Or http://www.nates4x4.com/product_p/xjr_ext.htm

Ianf406

It does that "let me Google that for you" every time you post a link to Google on the forum via app for some reason.. wasent trying to be a dick lol

I personally love the new JCRoffroad one.. but AJs is cheaper! Call him up and see what he has to say.

JerrytheJeep

Dont get the smittybilt. I've got it, and am starting to hate it more and more. Spend a little extra and get something better.

andrewmp6

Jerry what don't you like about it ?

Grip

Im not buying smittybuilt.

I cant use the JCR because it has no jerry can mount.

Chris01XJ

The JCR has the rotopax can mounts which are pretty sweet if you ask me. You could always make a jerry can mount with the JCR as well because it comes bare steel........

Grip

Im not interested in rotopax cans or mounts. I already have a jerry can.

Fred/N0AZZ

If you get a tire carrier bumper make sure that the tire is centered on the bumper so you can see on both sides of it. If its offset to one side its a real PITA to backup on a trail or anywhere really, my first one was like that wish someone had warned me about them. When I sold it lost $250 on it, well live and learn I guess.

This is the second one I bought its very HD on the swing out and the bumper material, Receiver Hitch, D-Ring mounts, built in Hi-Lift Jack mount and an antenna mount also.

Be sure that the bumper attaches to the receiver hitch mounting nut strips and the bumper mounts for the strength needed for one of these. A Roto-Pac is a better deal than a Jerry Can because they can be mounted in the spare tire and not hung on the bumper where it can be damaged easily.

Here is a photo of mine before I installed the Roto-Pac. good bumper for $600 delivered.

JerrytheJeep

***** and a half to assemble, stuff didn't line up/had to grind & remove stuff to get it to fit, the latch mechanism is garbage, the striker fell out on the trail, the quarter panel guards came off on the trail with little effort, the powdercoat is crap, theres a stupid camber mechanism to prop up the carrier that is impossible to adjust because of the powder coat, theres powdercoat in all of the threads so the bolts get screwed up. Departure angle isn't much better than stock. I think thats about it.

Grip

Who made it?