[00XJ00]

Hey thats a great idea Thanks

I spoke with Mark @ Detours today and he said he's developed an "L" plate to go along with the "tailbone". Maybe that will help the guys running bigger tires.

[Steamer98]

Originally Posted by 00XJ00

Hey thats a great idea Thanks

I spoke with Mark @ Detours today and he said he's developed an "L" plate to go along with the "tailbone". Maybe that will help the guys running bigger tires.

No problem, should work out well for you.

[carmannj]

Originally Posted by Steamer98

If you're still planning to use the 31's listed in your profile, then relocating the plate is as easy as moving it to the right using just two factory mounting screws. I havent had any issues here with mine, its still lit by the factory light, and looks factory as the plate doesnt extend out past the molding containing the light. I think the fact that it looks factory may be why I dont get hassled.

X2 I did the same on my rig! I'm running 35's and haven't been bothered by any cops at all.

[dcorn]

Damnit, I need to get a tailbone bad, but I just spent all my money on the Cobra...

[Vassago]

i'm going with the slimline, it's just too sexy

[dcorn]

Originally Posted by BMXxXJ

i'm going with the slimline, it's just too sexy

Yeah, I'd love to, but I just can't justify that price when I can get the tire carrier $300 cheaper. I'll probably just do the cut and fold on the lower rear quarter, then take the cutting wheel to the stock bumper ends to make it look a little better.

[Vassago]

see i want a 2" receiver too, so after getting a hitch, i would be spending just as much as a full bumper, pluse i get added protection. win win for me

[00XJ00]

Can somebody that has a "tailbone" tell me what size hole is in the d ring tab. Is it 3/4" ? I'm going to get some shackles and want to be sure

[BftXJ]

look on the website, i believe it tells you

[00XJ00]

woops, your right.

5/8" thx

[00XJ00]

Found this install guide at cherokeetalk:

http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f22/detours-tailbone-installation-guide-2845/

[TheNerd]

Originally Posted by RNMedic

I have been looking at this one for a while. Anyone tell me if it can fit with a factory hitch and the factory skid plate using the factory nut strips???

I've got an '01 with a factory hitch, and it required a little more modification than just the nutsert.

First: here is one of the nutserts for the Hitch as it came off the jeep:


...and here is how I cut it up to fit the Detours nutsert section. I use both "ends" and replaced the middle cut section with the supplied Detours part:


But that was not the only problem. Although the nutsert plate bolt pattern perfectly matched the Detours replacement area, the factory hitch not only didn't use one of the nuts, but it didn't have a mounting hole for the forward most one (on the Detours nutsert):


...so a little drilling later and I had a mounting hole in my factory trailer hitch:


...and that was day 1. I hope today (day 2) i get beyond instruction #2 .

(Edit: The Detours nutsert in those last two photos is there for reference, it happens to be backwards in both of them FYI).

[Vassago]

good advice to know! thanks!