You get what you pay for. I have never seen a Smittybilt product that I thought was of acceptable quality. That's my opinion, FWIW.

I have the Warn bumper and tire carrier, and I have been very happy with it. There are other good ones out there, as well.

 

I saw a brand new Warn tire carrier break and the carrier swinging wildly while the guy tried to finish his ride. It wasn't a good time for him to get out and try to fix it then either. He got what he paid for I guess.

Go Warn! :thumbsup:

 

Love it so far! From what Dad tells me it swings real easy, was easy to install, and doesn't rattle.

And yea I know, that is an awesome trail spare!!

 

I was looking for the new XRC version though. I saw the reviews for the regular smittybilt one. I was wondering if anyonen has the new one. I have the link to it in the 1st post.

 

that is just the bumper FYI. you still need to buy the tire carier which is another 300ish bones.

 

Aww someone beat me to inventing the invisi-tire!

 

Yes, yes I did :2thumbsup: Good lookin out man.

 

Yes I know I need to buy both the bumper and carrier seperate. I was wondering if anyone had this combo. My link was just for reference of the pic. I am looking for a pick of it on a tj. I really like how it looks like you can set the tire height and it won't totally block my back window and use of rear view mirror.

 

I saw it on a TJ at Jeep Fest and it looked awesome, I love how it wraps around the rear corners and perfectly contours to the tub, this will likely be my next big purchase....:thumbsup:

 

I have had one on my jeep for roughly a year now and hate it. Mine rattles really bad. Also be careful if you dont have a bodylift. I swung my tire carrier open to far and then the tail gate hinge hit the grease fitting and broke it off. :brickwall You get what you pay for. If you are a broke highschool kid without money like me it works.

 

i also have the Classic rock crawler.Shown here....Classic Rock Crawler Rear with Tire Carrier Bumper by Smittybilt and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware...

I weilded my own d-rings on it.i also had the same problem as above with the zerk being knocked off before i had a BL.It dosent rattle at all.The latch can also let loose on a REALLY bumpy road..but you almost have to be driving in the Baja 1000 for it to let go.I bought it because I have the tools and skills to build off of it.But as far as smittybuilt carriers,at least this one,its great for the $290 i paid for it.Couldnt ask for more.

:teehee:The OP was asking about the NEW "XRC" rear bumper and tire carrier, you are both referring to the "SRC" classic bumper which is nowhere near the quality or the price of the "XRC"....

 

i also have the Classic rock crawler.Shown here....Classic Rock Crawler Rear with Tire Carrier Bumper by Smittybilt and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware...

I weilded my own d-rings on it.i also had the same problem as above with the zerk being knocked off before i had a BL.It dosent rattle at all.The latch can also let loose on a REALLY bumpy road..but you almost have to be driving in the Baja 1000 for it to let go.I bought it because I have the tools and skills to build off of it.But as far as smittybuilt carriers,at least this one,its great for the $290 i paid for it.Couldnt ask for more.

 

i won't buy smittybuilt products anymore. just my 2 cents.

 

There's nothing wrong with having an opinion, but would you like to/could you please, explain further as to why you will not buy their products anymore....

 

Why not look up Bserk, 500 or so for a better bumper and a forum member.