Rusty's Tire Carrier Install - Jeep TJ/LJ

Installation of the Rusty's Tire Carrier for the Jeep Wrangler TJ and LJ. Not a perfect product in its current form but definitely strong and will serve its purpose.

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[ninja]

What impact is that. That things a beast. Also for future reference if you're taking out rollbar bolts they use a red lock tight on them from the factory. Just hit them with a mapp gas torch for a few seconds and it makes it 1000 times easier

[daledubose]

I really like Rusty's products. This turned out nice. Sucks about the missaligned tailgate.

[danhambrick]

We used that deburring tool on conduit when I worked as an electrician.They work rather well....

[long-jeep]

If I was going to run a body mounted carrier it would be the Rusty's. Great choice.
* the offset on the OEM carrier is to allow easy access to the tailgate handle

[dkhallal]

Dude, that carrier looks amazing, what a beast! That tie-in to the roll bar is brilliant. I had not seen that one, been looking for something like that verses the ones that pivot off the bumper. I found the Hyline Off-road combo that has an attachment to the tailgate with a turnbuckle so it has two points of attachment and I like the bumper that is needed anyway. Bummer about the offset on the right side, wonder if the holes through the tub could be made lower and still engage the bracket properly? That would bug my OCD. The lanyard is a miss as well, I’d rig up a strap that gives a bit somehow. I didn’t see one for YJ on their site anyway, wonder if the TJ/LJ one would work. Lookin good.

[jk_wrangler]

Have you thought about maybe changing the hinge bolts to a smaller diameter bolt? That might would give you a little wiggle room to make things line up better.

[halobenson]

Do you know what size those original bolts that’s on the tailgate that you had to reuse I don’t have on there and getting ready to install rusty tire carrier
Was hoping Rusty’s provide bolts for the Tailgate

[daledubose]

Palmetto State Armory? Are you from SC? I saw an NC flag in another video and the hat in this one.