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Smittybilt xrc rear bumper with tire carrier

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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RVA97Xj
How was installation ? My front xrc bumper went on smoothly but I've heard different about the rear
It wasn't too bad, helps to have a second person due to the weight. I have the same front bumper and had more trouble with it then the rear.
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 07:43 PM
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I own this bumper and I installed the front and the rear by myself. I have the Rusty's 3" lift I was able to balance the front and rear bumper on a couple of milk crates while I matched up the bolts got them in their kind of loosely and then pulled them up snug and then used a dead blow to bang it into place. I strongly recommend removing the tail light housings before installing. Things will go easier.
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 07:48 PM
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Also the Midwest brand Jerry can will fit the carrier I tried one of those NATO ones from Jax Outdoor and it didn't fit. The Midwest Jerry can is available from Harbor Freight or from Amazon. I bought mine at TSC. I've also seen them at Big R / Reds depending on where you live
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Old Feb 24, 2020 | 12:58 AM
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the bottom weld broke on the hinge that I haven't re-welded so the spare tire rack opens and closes harder. The tire rack holds a lot of gear besides the tire. I welded brackets on the inside and made a fold down flat surface and divided one of the storage panel so I could use for fluids. I would get one that holds 10 gallons of gas, because when I go to the Canyonlands I have cans everywhere.
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