New TJ ARB rear bumper and swing out carrier

[Beowulf]

New TJ ARB rear bumper and swing out carrier

Is anyone running or planning on running the new TJ rear bumper from ARB? I like that it is much slimmer than the the old version. Having the tire attached to the tailgate is nice and reminds me of AEV's setup.

Here is a PDF of the bumper.

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102593731013-236/TJ-YJ+Rear+Bar_Retail.pdf

Quadratec: Just the Bumper
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12000_1002_07.htm

Quadratec: Just the Carrier
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12000_1003_07.htm

Quadratec: Both Bumper and Carrier
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12000_1010.htm

 

[OverlandLJ]

It looks really nice. Even has hi-lift recovery points. Wish it was a bit cheaper though.

 

[jeepdreamer]

That is nice... like all ARBs stuff. I wonder how hard it would be to make work on a CJ...

 

[jeffjeeptj]

I like the taillights in the lower photo. Like the bumper too. Wonder how the bumper only, with an exogate might work?

 

[Beowulf]

Anyone ever try this rear bumper?

 

[kojackJKU]

I know a few people with the JK version and its SOLID. I would say the TJ version is spot on too.

 

[Jurfie]

Nice, but I think I prefer the ability to swing the tire away separately from the tailgate...easier to wash behind the spare that way!

 

[Beowulf]

Being able to wash behind the spare would be nice, but I cannot do that now with the OEM set up.

 

[Beowulf]

I know a few people with the JK version and its SOLID. I would say the TJ version is spot on too.

KojakJKU,

From the ones you've seen, how far does the tailgate open before the it latches in place. Per the pics from Quadratec's site it only looks to go 90 degrees. I'd like it to fully utilize the OEM hinge limit before it engages.

 

[kojackJKU]

To tell you the truth, I never really noticed a difference. I can tell you that if I wasn't staying stock to keep weight down, I would be either running the ARB or AEV bumpers.

 

[Jurfie]

Being able to wash behind the spare would be nice, but I cannot do that now with the OEM set up.

Exactly...if I'm going to spend $$$ for a replacement, then I want the ability to swing it away separately. But the "open in one motion" is nice too.