Look at an ACE Rear Bumper - Is it solid? Any rattles? Negatives?

CamBam925

CamBam925

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Matador said:
Love my ace!!! It's solid as hell! I went with slant back tire carrier option

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I'm looking at picking one of these up in the near future and was wondering if you still like it? Still solid? Any rattles or bearing problems? Negatives? I love the look and plan on getting the slant back adapter when I get the money for the trek top.
 
I can barely get a 37" on s regular carrier. I'm to big of a pussy to get it that high and at an angle..
 
Hahah yeah I guess that is a long way up... but I'm not too worried about getting it on and off just so it's solid when it's on.
 
CamBam925 said:
Hahah yeah I guess that is a long way up... but I'm not too worried about getting it on and off just so it's solid when it's on.
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I've had to pull spares off in some uneven off camber spots on the trail. Not to mention near cliffs. No way would I want to wrestle one down like this.
 
I can understand that, but this is going on my daily driver and I don't plan on hitting any trails that are too gnarly quiet yet. If I find it annoying and too difficult/dangerous when I turn my jeep into just a trail rig and can afford another car I'll swap it out for something like the Evo tire carrier. But until then this hits all of my requirements, takes the load off the tail gate, opens with the tail gate, looks good, tow hitch, mounting points for accessories ect... just want to verify that it's a solid piece of equipment and not rattling over time or causing unexpected damage
 
CamBam925 said:
I can understand that, but this is going on my daily driver and I don't plan on hitting any trails that are too gnarly quiet yet. If I find it annoying and too difficult/dangerous when I turn my jeep into just a trail rig and can afford another car I'll swap it out for something like the Evo tire carrier. But until then this hits all of my requirements, takes the load off the tail gate, opens with the tail gate, looks good, tow hitch, mounting points for accessories ect... just want to verify that it's a solid piece of equipment and not rattling over time or causing unexpected damage
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Weighs a ton. Aev is a good choice also
 
Agreed ^^^.

Based on what I'm hearing, something like the AEV tire carrier is what I would be looking at. If you've ever seen the two in person like I have, it's really a no brainer.
 
Need a tire carrier and bumper that opens with the door. Was thinking ACE any...

wayoflife said:
Agreed ^^^.

Based on what I'm hearing, something like the AEV tire carrier is what I would be looking at. If you've ever seen the two in person like I have, it's really a no brainer.
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The AEV super nice. The brass spindle on the swing away portion is a monster. It's very smooth to operate.
 
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The AEV is nice, just not the look I'm really going for. ACE now sells this bumper in aluminum and is claimed to weigh only 30 lbs, I haven't seen it with a tire carrier in tge aluminum though....
 
CamBam925 said:
The AEV is nice, just not the look I'm really going for. ACE now sells this bumper in aluminum and is claimed to weigh only 30 lbs, I haven't seen it with a tire carrier in tge aluminum though....
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Sounds like you've already convinced yourself that this is the bumper you want. You should get it and tell us how much you love it. :yup:
 
wayoflife said:
Sounds like you've already convinced yourself that this is the bumper you want. You should get it and tell us how much you love it. :yup:
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Pretty much.... just wanted a long term review on how it's holding up before putting all my cards in one deck.
 
I currently have the Expedition One rear bumper and tire carrier, love this thing. It's so damn stout and sturdy. The tire carrier opens with door smoothly and has option to adjust size so you're not limited to a certain sized tire.
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CamBam925 said:
The AEV is nice, just not the look I'm really going for. ACE now sells this bumper in aluminum and is claimed to weigh only 30 lbs, I haven't seen it with a tire carrier in tge aluminum though....
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Why not the LOD linked bumper? Several options and is a great company. Products are quality.
 
JAGS said:
Why not the LOD linked bumper? Several options and is a great company. Products are quality.
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I have also looked at that and is my backup choice right now simply because it doesn't come with the slant back tire carrier option (as far as I know)
 
CamBam925 said:
I have also looked at that and is my backup choice right now simply because it doesn't come with the slant back tire carrier option (as far as I know)
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You really like the look of that slant back tire carrier that much? Have you given the Knuckles bumper a look? They have one too. As others have said, I can't imagine why anyone would purposefully want to put all that weight up so high, cantilevered over your Jeep throwing off your COG in just the rear and just for looks. But, to each their own. :cool:
 
CamBam925 said:
I have also looked at that and is my backup choice right now simply because it doesn't come with the slant back tire carrier option (as far as I know)
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Ah, sorry, I didn't see that style was the driving force. I'm not a big fan of the slant carrier. Have seen it in person. Initially looks great/different, but then the novelty wears off and too many concerns/questions for me.

If that's what you want, I'm sure you'll like it.
 
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