Project XJ: Smittybilt Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- In the third episode of Project XJ, we address the issue of spare tire storage when you go with a larger size tire on an XJ.
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We installed a Smittybilt XRC rear bumper with tire carrier. While we had it in the shop, we also added a Smittybilt Defender roof rack for some extra storage up top.
Sweet XJ build fellas.
Why does the suspension in the video look so old? Did the Rubicon Express suspension rust up that quick or are the videos swapped around?
There was about an 8 month gap between the suspension and this, the only thing that rusted was the leaf springs.
What is its weight? Any idea how much the parts weighed that were taken off? I want to get an idea of the extra weight added to the Jeep.
That's a very nice bumper. Should I look in local scrap yards for the old roof rack?
This was the biggest pain in the butt to install. We had to cut, grind and force to get this back bumper installed tonight. Two of us with a full shop took almost 6 hours to install. Unacceptable! I should have paid the extra money and gotten another ARB.
***** What did you have to cut and grind? This bumper went on our XJ pretty easily. We didn't need to cut anything.
I am getting ready to head out of state to a rendezvous, but I will do a video response and show what the problems were.
I know you guys just sell them, but I was very miffed last night and this is my first disappointment with Smittybilt.
***** I look forward to seeing it. Like I said it went on pretty smoothly for us, the only thing that took some extra time was getting the nutserts lined up inside the frame rails. But we didn't have to cut or grind anything, except for the old brackets on the body that hold the bumper ends on, and that was just drilling out the rivets that hold it on. What year XJ were you putting it on?
***** 1999, and it was stock before I started a year ago with the 3" lift. It has the Rough Country front bumper which went on very easily.
hey you guys can have my xj to work on lol
I recently installed a similar bumper with tire mount on my 1995 XJ, and the weight dropped it about 2-3 inches. My springs are straight now.😳 Did you experience anything like this and if so what did you do about it?
Brave going around without a license plate
What are the chances of this rear bumper fitting a 200 Chevy Blazer w/ LT trim? I'm trying to find away to put on a rear tire carrier for my Blazer...any suggestions?
*2000 Chevy Blazer
What is the name of the gold grease and where can I get it???
Quick question. I live in Morgantown, Pa and would like this set up how much do you charge for this install? Also how high is that jeep lifted?
extremekicksdotcom We don't have an install shop here. But there is a great place called "the jeep shop" that does installs in Chester Springs PA.
***** thanks for the info. Can I swing by the shop and have a look at this bumper?
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of course, it's always in the parking lot here. though this is the last day this week it will be.
***** The jeep is gone? Or can I still come look at it?
extremekicksdotcom
It's here today (friday 3/27) but after today it'll be gone for the next week while I'm in Moab.
is there a location on the bumper or a bracket built in for the hitch plugs and wiring?
+Tom D no, and it sucks. But, when these Jeeps were originally bought by the original owners, they cheaped out and did not pay the extra money for the tow package. So most of these bumper manufacturers designed these bumpers with the hitch installed, but did not allow anywhere to mount a plug due to the fact that most people I assume didn't have the tow package.
Also whomever engineered this bumper did not have a gas tank skid plate in mind--where installing with the skid plate makes lining the holes for the brackets up in the back almost impossible due to the added thickness of the skid plate
What size is your lift.
What Gerry can fits on this bumper? Having a real hard time finding info on that as any mil spec one I have tried does not fit
+joe8388 I use the Wavian gerry can. We no longer sell them, but they are available.
ok thanks
I love the disign of this roof rack, but to me, it looks a little short. If i mounted lights on the front and back tabs, they would both be partially blocked by the roof.
I understand the rack comes in 3 sections, is there a way i could order a second middle section and still have it fit?
Whats the max capacity for that roof rack.
Thinking of roof tent possibilities.
Do you think you could put a tire brake light ring on the carrier like a jk?
How many ways Can you mount a hilift jack on the bumper
Not to be nit picky, but it looks like @ 2:10 your brand new lift kit from December 2013 appears to have a lot of wear. What happened? Surely the new finish didn't wear off that fast right?
We had a pretty brutal winter last year, and here in PA they salt the roads pretty aggressively, so the finish on any leaf spring takes a ton of abuse, this XJ is a daily driver as well, so it's out in the elements every day. The springs still work great, but with nearly a year of road conditions they don't look brand new.
Does the Smittybiit come with lower quarter panel covers? In the video you remove the end caps, but it doesn't show what you put back on? Just wondering if you used something like the JcrOffroad Non Integrated Rear Lower Quarter Panel Armor? Thanks!
Scott Cronin It does come with the rear rocker guards between the rear tire and the bumper.
Can you tow with this bumper?
This bumper is not rated for towing, so we can't say you can tow with it.
@@Quadratec WTF a $800 bumper with a hitch an you can't tow with it....are you kidding me?
@@mynameisprivate158 the smittybilt website says it has a class 3 hitch
@@donnywilderness, it doesn't tie into the frame. You can't tow 5,000 pounds with this like you can with the stock receiver. Maybe 2,000 tops.
@@mynameisprivate158, I reviewed the video one more time and if you go to 2:10 it looks like it bolts on to the unibody where the original receiver was bolted on So you may actually be able to tow with it like any other hitch. I'd contact Smittybilt to be sure though.
how is that rack holding up I like it just sold my custom one so I'm looking for a new one
+Eric Renew I'm very happy with this rack, still holding up great. I went with the welded one piece rack because I wanted to limit the joints where water can get inside the tubing. It made shipping a bit more, but as far as strength and rust prevention, I think it's totally worth it.
I see you guys use that impact wrench a lot in your videos. How do you like it? Looks like a great alternative to shelling out the cash for a compressor
electric impacts are awesome! get one if you haven't already.
Wish I had a money tree !
What license plate mount did you use? Just waiting for my bumper to get to my house.
nicolee213 We used the Rockhard 4X4 relocation bracket with ORO PlateLITE www.quadratec.com/products/12066_908.htm part number 12066.908 on our website.
Love the build, but have a question for you. I have the 2 door version, would these bumpers still work? I'm guessing so, but figured it's worth checking.
+Mediapimp They will work on a 2 door no problem!
+Quadratec Good deal, thanks for the reply.
Does Quadratec have a fix for the license plate since it's completely hidden after bumper/tire rack install? How do you get a lighted rear license plate?
We used the Rockhard 4x4 plate relocation bracket: www.quadratec.com/products/12066_908.htm?ProjectXJ_03_question
I just bolted mine on the tailgate to the left of the tire, and added a plate light.
do you guys sell a light for the license plate
+jay vee This is the setup we used: www.quadratec.com/products/12066_908.htm
Very nice!!!
Love both of these products I will be getting...does quadraject offer a discount for veterans???😁👍
i was wondering the same thing!
Of course we do! just give us a call 1-800-745-2348 and we can set it up for you!
Of course we do! just give us a call 1-800-745-2348 and we can set it up for you!
Thanks. I have a couple of questions if you could relay them to the guys who installed it. does it come with the nut strips that slide into the unibody that the brackets mount onto? I saw that it was bolted on but nothing was shown going into the frame and the fact that it already had the hitch makes me wonder if they reused the hardware from that or if it comes with the strips. it looks good I think it's the one I'll go with for sure
NVM I see the new strips laying under/behind the mounts lol
It comes with everything you need, the nutstrips from the hitch were removed and the new ones were put in. If you click on the link in the description, or even better the link at the end of the video, there is a PDF file of the instructions included with the bumper. It's a pretty simple installation and you need a second person with you for sure. But I'm super happy with it. The one thing it doesn't come with is a license plate mount. I ended up using the Rockhard 4x4 mount part number: 12066.908 on our site.
thanks for the info. on the license plate I saw a picture of one in the catalog that offsets the plate and a light off to the side on the hatch. I think it mounted to the old plate holes and just offset it (I'll search later) but don't remember seeing it forsale. I'm hoping it wasn't just a custom piece.
wOOt =)
What did you use for the lower quarter panel?
+penn_ fisher The rear bumper comes with the rear armor for the lower quarter panel.
+Quadratec alright, I'm building my second xj and I am thinking with going with this product. Just wasn't fully sure on what all the package came with.
antihero sticker
+notAdad truth.
Does this bumper/ tire carrier come with the quater panel behind the wheels?
Yes it does.
+Quadratec how do the quater pieces fit on the body?
+Quadratec more less how do they attach?
They attach using pop rivets.
+Quadratec awesome I will definitely purchase one from you guys. Thanks for the help and timely replies.
hey do you need to use the factory nut strips?
+Eric Renew It comes with new nutstrips for the bumper.
+Quadratec thanks so much how's the bumper holding up?
+Eric Renew It's holding up great! I've lost some powdercoating to some rocks on the trails, but it still functions perfectly.
How do you remove the old nutstrip?
Once you have the bumper brackets off it slides right out.
***** last time i orderd a smittybilt bumper i did not recive the bumper brackets instructions, bolts,box and it came damaged (scratched) now i think it be too risky to buy another bumper what should I do?
Xjuan Cherokee How long ago was that? I haven't heard anything about missing parts recently, but sometimes that does happen with stuff like bumpers if the freight carrier isn't careful and the box opens up. Of course if you order from us and anything is missing or damaged we will take care of it ASAP.
Yes sir about a week ago
It came all wet without bubble wrap just plain bumper no box
Xjuan Cherokee That is a shipping issue for sure. Those bumpers all ship in a box. please send us an email to customerservice@quadratec.com with your order number and all the info, and we'll get it sorted out for you. Did you happen to take a pic how the bumper arrived?
Nope
At .32 you have pictured the jerry can but what's that tan thing with the flag?
5 year old question and Smittybuilt/Quadratec never answers it anywhere, yet it's in every advertisement. Sigh.