We believe armor should be stronger than the vehicle. We believe upgrades should be heavy duty, premium, and easy to install. If you do too, the ultimate rear bumper with tire carrier for the Bronco is here!
Fully loaded and incredibly strong, the Patriot Series Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier RH-60301 retains every single factory option moved to a 1/4" thick steel armor upgrade. Frame mounted takes the weight off your Bronco's body giving you the option to add accessories plus extends the life of your tailgate.
100% bolt-on installation makes removing your factory bumper and upgrading to a Patriot Series rear bumper doable by any level installer.
Features
1/4" thick plate steel
100% bolt-on design
Frame mounted bumper/tire carrier (zero weight on tailgate/body)
Adjustable spare tire mount
Back-up camera compatible with included plug and play connector
Parking sensor compatible (grommets and delete plugs included)
Factory hitch compatible (if equipped)
CB antenna mount included
Included Tailgate Vent Plate
Factory 3rd brake light compatible
High clearance tapered sides
1" thick double welded recovery tabs included
Powder coat included
All hardware included
Specifications Bumper Weight: 144 lbs. Tire Carrier Weight: 76 lbs. 37" tire rated (37" with cargo basket/tank mounts) Distance from tailgate center to face of rear bumper: 3.5"
Construction Our proprietary dual-stage latching mechanism and "pre-load" design prevent vibration and wobbling to help ensure whether you are on the toughest off road trail or loading gear into the back of your Jeep.
The secret to our tire carrier's success is our in house designed and constructed serviceable hub assembly. Instead of a single bearing we use dual tapered bearings for smooth and consistently reliable operation. Our dual-stage latch operates just like a car door with a safety catch to prevent accidental swing gate opening. Operation is effortless.
Installation 100% bolt-on install with zero cutting, trimming, or drilling required. All electrical connections use included Rock Hard 4x4 plug-and-play connectors.
Options Longer off road excursions require more cargo and fuel. Our design is the perfect platform for accessories. Our optional heavy duty driver and passenger side Tank Mounts and Cargo Rack bolt on to our tire carrier to give you space you need for extended range or duration trips.
Components Factory Reverse camera compatible.
Included 2-Stage Extreme Duty latch mechanism securely closes against striker. How heavy duty? Fire truck door heavy duty.
License plate mount included with reused plate light provision.
Parking/reverse sensor compatible.
Factory 3rd brake light compatible.
High clearance design to maximize departure angle.
Bolt on tailgate streamer bar/vent cover helps apply preload to closed tire carrier gate preventing vibrating and wobbling. A Rock Hard 4x4 exclusive feature.
Adjustable design allows you to move your spare tire up and down or in and out for best fitment and visibility.
Drop down safety pin automatically prevents tire carrier closure when open on uneven ground.
Integrated welded on CB antenna mounts standard on every tire carrier. Includes welded on security tab allows you to use a cable style lock to prevent Hi-Lift jack theft - Hi-Lift Jack Mount sold separately.
FAQ Is any maintenance required? Period greasing of hub assembly is suggested. Simply add grease to the included zerk fitting in the hub assembly after water cross, rain storm, etc.
Why don't you offer recessed lighting like some other brands? Rock Hard 4x4 parts must work as good as they look and in the real world the reverse lighting solutions offered by other brands don't function very well. When reversing, you don't need lighting straight back - you need lighting back and to the sides to help guide you in the dark. That's why we don't lock you into a poor solution that's in reality gimmicky. Instead, we suggest you mount your choice of back up lights to the top of our bumper, on the sides, and aim them at angles.
A great Bumper and carrier, install by the instructions worked great. It gives the look of a "BAD" Bronco I was looking for that plastic just didn't do. I tried a different bumper 1st and it was a complete piece of crap. I should have gone this way first. I am Very satisfied. Great product guys.........