USN_JeepXJ

Yup, around 150lbs for the bumper and tire carrier. It has tie-ins to the frame rails and is mounted in conjunction with a full gas tank skid utilizing all factory frame holes. It also has extra brackets to tie into the unibody for rigidity. It is an incredibly strong assembly. It is definitely NOT for a smaller rig. It'll compress the rear suspension an inch or more and will look abnormally large unless you're running bigger tires and lift. With my 5.5" of lift and 35's (those are stock wheels/tires in the picture for reference) it should be perfectly at home. The bumper features an actual latch instead of a lever-lock, integrated light mounts and high-lift jacking points, adjustable tire mount (both vertically and horizontally) and the ability to add accessories. Perfect for carrying a larger tire. I'm pretty excited to get a tire on there. I am a big fan of their non-tire carrier version. Its very clean, simple, and light. I installed one on the XJ I built for my Dad:

Jeepology

Love both of your builds. Definitely giving me some inspiration for my build. Where did you get the dash switch panel? I have so many questions I guess I should post in your build thread.

PS: you should make those ash tray switch panels. I'll be your first customer

shooptube

Our friend from this and jeepforum, WizardPC designed the panel.

https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=Wizardpc&type=

ALSO I WANT MY XJ SHIRT lol

Jeepology

Thanks! He just messaged me on IG actually.

As for the shirt, soon!! You should be receiving email updates

Bishop75

This was just after I finished up in stall, 80 something Ford Bronco tire carrier.

Cherokee XJ Ultimate

Detours Tailbone




Detours Tailbone

RED RIVER

OEM from a 1987

unidentifiedbomb

Did you get the original brace or make one for the quarter panel?

wizardpc

Smittybilt

RED RIVER

I got the internal quarter panel brace and the two bumper backing braces as well as the carrier. Pain in the rear to install the braces but it's the only way to do it right.

rklettke

Why doesn't anyone just produce a factory kit? Looks simple...

Bishop75

I'd love to get my hands on a factory carrier, but those are as hard to find as a 75 J20 Gladiator Wrecker.

unidentifiedbomb

I know. Just making sure. The Jeep I got mine off of didn't come with it from the factory either and he was just using washers, the quarter panel had cracks going through it. I made my own out of 1/4" steel and it holds up very well.

Cherokee XJ Ultimate

Detours Tailbone kit was about as factory looking as you could get....l