Looking for rear bumper tire carrier

[Rockweiler]

Hi! I’m turning to the community to see if I couldn’t get any good suggestions on rear bumper spare tire carriers. I’m not satisfied with my current set-up because it blocks my rear view and could be dangerous in a head-on collision (see photo below). Since my spare is mounted on a matching Fuel wheel I don’t want to even try fitting it underneath the truck to get all pitted and wrecked!

My google search only came up with one option, from a forum member I believe, that makes a 2-arm swing out. It looks interesting but would like to look at more than one option.

Can anybody help?

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[day_sx]

I've only seen the ranger from peak suspension with one. I think its relentless fabrication that makes it but I don't see it on their website. I'm probably going to be giving them a call next week to see if its available. I think it looks sweet!

 

[egilbe]

https://wilcooffroad.com/product-category/ford/ranger/

The Hitchgate looks like something that may work for you

 

[Rockweiler]

https://wilcooffroad.com/product-category/ford/ranger/

The Hitchgate looks like something that may work for you

Thanks! That looks really interesting, I’ll look into it ... but the price, Ouch!

 

[khyros]

I believe the underbed mount has a chain around it in case of an accident to retain it. You could do a similar thing mounted on top to resolve that crash concern you have. It won't address the lack of visibility out the rear, but baby steps. I would safety mount the chain to those yakima eyebolts that attach directly to the T slot on the tonneau cover.

But I would also take a look at actually mounting the tire instead of just strapping it. I'm thinking about something like the Jeep tailgate style thing that secures 3 lugs to the wheel. I'm not sure if something specific has been made, but I wouldn't expect it to be too difficult to weld something like that to a cross member.

 

[Hack_Actual]

The one from Wilco Off-road was on @TheMarkP truck at SEMA. His IG has more pics of him tearing stuff up and it has held up well.

 

[Wes Siler]

I've only seen the ranger from peak suspension with one. I think its relentless fabrication that makes it but I don't see it on their website. I'm probably going to be giving them a call next week to see if its available. I think it looks sweet!

Yeah, that's Relentless. About to mount their bumpers to my Ranger. They're seriously nice.

For a little less spend, you can go with a Rig'd hitch mount tire carrier: https://www.rigdsupply.com/

 

[day_sx]

Yeah, that's Relentless. About to mount their bumpers to my Ranger. They're seriously nice.

For a little less spend, you can go with a Rig'd hitch mount tire carrier: https://www.rigdsupply.com/

How did you order the bumpers for the ranger? I'm not seeing anything on the website. Did you have to call?

 

[Wes Siler]

How did you order the bumpers for the ranger? I'm not seeing anything on the website. Did you have to call?

I'm spoiled. Call, ask for Brittany, and tell her I sent you.

 

[day_sx]

Sounds good man, thanks!

 

[RoadBoss]

calmini makes one for the ranger. this may be the one you saw on the forum already....
https://www.calmini.com/detail.php?b=9&m=52&t=6&p=1290&n=

 

[Rockweiler]

I actually think it’s a different company. I’m waiting to get a URL for ordering, the member (@dangeranger) says it’ll be ready to order in December.
But I might be leaning towards the Wilco Offroad hitchgate, mainly for budget reasons. The full bumper set-up with swing arms from « @dangeranger » is pretty awesome but it’s still $2000 (us) which translate to around $2700 canadian plus shipping (based on weight, ouch!).

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