Best rear bumper tire carrier combo

[Timmy390]

What's everyone's thought on this? I'm in the process of upgrading my rims and tires. Rims are Method NV's 17 inch with 4.5 backspacing and tires are LT285/70R17's Looking at Mastercraft Courser MXT

So my current stock rear tire carrier is not going to get the job done. I've gotten by over the years hanging my 16 inch 31 off the back (did a couple mods to help with fit) but it's time for an upgrade.

I know we all tend to feel what we have is the best but tell me why I should buy one over the other.

Pic's if you got them please.

Tim

 

[AZ73]

I have keystone's rear bumper. It's pretty basic but works and was a good price. Not installed yet but here's some pics.

http://www.keystone-fabrication.com...mper-with-Swing-Out-Trail-Rack-Set-eb-rtc.htm

I ordered it with the jerry can addition, but that is removable, and I had him build me a spare arm for the drivers side so it looks even when I'm not using the jerry can, and helps hide the BL gap.

Protofab has a nice set up, but I didn't like the locking levers on it, although I do like their bumper better.

https://protofab4x4.com/product/pf305/

I REALLY like Nick's Trix, but I don't think he sells them outright. Seems similar to Keystone, but with better machining, welding, and bearings.

See image 61 on this:

http://nickstrix.com/builds/motomike/moto.html

See image 53 on this:

http://nickstrix.com/builds/graham/graham.html

 

[BonezTheGoon]

WOW! I hadn't heard about Keystone Fabrication before! Thanks for the link, looks like a great deal!!!

 

[sk1nw4lk3r]

I have the protofab one, got it from TBP.

I love it. Looks great, functions as it should.

 

[76BroncoPete]

I'm interested to see the responses to this thread

 

[AZ73]

WOW! I hadn't heard about Keystone Fabrication before! Thanks for the link, looks like a great deal!!!

The savings comes with a cost. Communications is terrible and it's usually weeks behind schedule. But it eventually does arrive.

 

[rguest3]

I have had the Protofab and 3 different builds. Great quality and service. They are Nice!

I will be installing them again on my 76 and 77 with Tire Carrier and Winch Front bumper.

 

[txtruk15]

I have Logans bumpers - I ordered, talked to Jamie on the phone, and even with powdercoating it got to me in 2 weeks. Quality is excellent; so much so that I also ordered the front one...

 

[kburandt]

I have protofab front, rear, and cage. Not installed yet

Excellent quality and service I would not hesitate to order again.

 

[Pops68]

Is Logan's the one in Butler, Pa?????

 

[sburks737]

I've heard good things about Hanson. Pricey but what isn't that's good quality. It's still on my Christmas list.

 

[Timmy390]

Is anyone running the one fro Bronco Hut?
https://broncohut.com/collections/bumpers/products/bumper

As with anything shipping is an issue and I'll be passing through CO say 20 miles from BH. Elk hunt this Fall

Tim

 

[txtruk15]

Is Logan's the one in Butler, Pa?????

yes it is, I read before on the forum that some had customer service issues, but didn't have any at all...

 

[Pops68]

Not sure if they have changed ownership or not. I considered them years ago - nice products and a short drive from me to pick them up & save on shipping. But, at that time they were having lots of issues with falling way behind on paid for builds and still taking orders for new ones.

Maybe just hired additional welders??

 

[txtruk15]

Not sure if they have changed ownership or not. I considered them years ago - nice products and a short drive from me to pick them up & save on shipping. But, at that time they were having lots of issues with falling way behind on paid for builds and still taking orders for new ones.

Maybe just hired additional welders??

maybe that was the issue - I was hesitant after reading that they had a hard time fulfilling orders. I got pretty fast service on both the front and the back, and ordered them about 3 months apart too....

 

[BGBronco]

I've looked at the Hanson stuff. They need to get their full product catalog on the site because they do have some good options if you call them.

The bumpers without the tire carrier seem to be priced well considering they come powder coated and they include shipping. Adding the tire carrier takes the price from about $585 to about $1200 which seems really expensive like you said.

I've heard good things about Hanson. Pricey but what isn't that's good quality. It's still on my Christmas list.

 

[Glass Pony]

Here's my ProtoFabs. These are the version for a 2" body lift.
I fabbed up the Hi Lift jack holder.

 

[powers4680]

I went with the Logan’s Metal Works and am very happy with them.


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[Nevadasmith]

I built my own, but if I was doing it again I think I would go with bronco Bob's and have him switch the tire mount to the drivers side just my opinion! Good luck
http://broncobob.com/

 

[sk1nw4lk3r]

www.broncobob.com is a great source too.