[NikeSwimming]

Was looking through their stuff and came across the rear tire carrier, seems like a pretty good one! Any thoughts/experiences with this?

http://www.Metalcloak.com/TJ-LJ-Wrangler-Rear-Bumper-Tire-Carrier-p/2830.htm

 

[Sccafire]

As a matter of fact I was talking to them about that bumper yesterday. I was at an event that Matson and his crew were at. They had the bumper on one of the Jeeps they brought. Very well built. You can open and close the carrier with one finger. The carrier operation is very smooth. The carrier had a 37" MTR on it. They are working with DOT to get the bumper approved for towing. The carrier also locks into place when almost open. Then they pushed the carrier open as hard as they could and the locking mechanism caught it and kept it from swinging completly open. I was curious due to the Jeep being uneven when parking on trails at times.

I think thay told me right now they have a 15% discount on them.

Just my observations while talking to them. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I live about 15mins or so from the shop.

 

[Heliotropic]

I've been trying to decide on a bumper and was planning on going with Smittybilt XRC, but now I'm really liking this one too :doh:
So I guess since they're still in talks about the hitch there is no rating for it?

 

[blcktj]

i really like the looks of this bumper. dose anyone know if it comes with the high lift mount in the picture

 

[Sccafire]

I've been trying to decide on a bumper and was planning on going with Smittybilt XRC, but now I'm really liking this one too :doh:
So I guess since they're still in talks about the hitch there is no rating for it?

Not at this point no rating that I know of but one is comming in the future.

i really like the looks of this bumper. dose anyone know if it comes with the high lift mount in the picture

I asked about that since the carrier had a hi-lift on it. At this point in time the answer is no. They are working on designs for adding fuel containers (such as Rotopax or similar).


They are a vendor on here. You can PM them questions.

 

[blcktj]

With that being said should I wait to buy till these Accessories are available. Or will the be applicable to one purchased now

 

[Sccafire]

With that being said should I wait to buy till these Accessories are available. Or will the be applicable to one purchased now

From a business stand point, I could not see them making accessories that would not be compatible with the current bumper/tire carrier. I wouild give them a call. They are great people and will help you with what you need. I bet if you ask them how they mounted the hi-lift, they just might tell you.

 

[blcktj]

Thanks for the info. Just sent metalcloak a PM

 

[Heliotropic]

Thanks for the info. Just sent metalcloak a PM

Let us know what you find out, or have them chime-in on this thread.

 

[merkurxr4ti]

Bumper looks great.. but after you buy all the parts it will break the bank

 

[blcktj]

Will do. I don't think they get on here very often so it might be a while

 

[matsonian]

Great thread.

Yes, we are developing methods to attach accessories including hi-lift, and either the roto-pacs or the new Daystar CanCams.

On Cloak 1, our TJ, the Hi-Lift mount is a permanent fixture (welded on) and one that I consider a prototype fail. The Hi-Lift simply rattles too much there and off sets the relative quiet of the rear bumper. We are working on other, more dynamic, options.

Whatever we develop will be a bolt-on solution so if you buy the bumper now, you can easily add the accessory mounts later.

Matson

 

[Arch Stanton]

Any chance of bumper ends for the rear bumper going down in price? I'd like the option of adding a tire carrier down the road. When will the DOT approval go through? Thanks!