I got it last Fri. The tire mount was originally for an 8 lug so I had to mod that and thought it would take me longer. But I worked on this thing all weekend to get it on.
In those pics I didn't have it opened all the way. There's a lock out pin so you can keep it open and the tailgate does clear it. Here's the others that I took.


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Looking good

 

It's ok, I guess...



Naw, I'm just kidding! It's a really sweet bumper and a great place to put that fullsize spare.

 

Are you going to carry two spares, or are you going to remove the one under the bed?

I had a stout rear bumper like that on my ZJ Grand Cherokee..............until a drunk driver plowed into the back of it at 45 mph while it was parked!! The bumper held up quite well, but the rest of the Jeep just folded in half!! In any bigger hit, the weak link is now in your frame, not the bumper! I still like it though!!

 

I've always carried the two spares just in case. I needed two and used two in Alaska on the road to Deadhorse. The one under is a 265 or a 305. I can't remember. It'll do in a pinch. I could remove it to drop some weight. I don't know yet. I'm getting used to the new ride still. It's funny cause people at work that know me are now even more scared of my truck. LOL