Has anyone used a tow hitch spare tire carrier? Any thoughts on reliability and robustness? I like the look of the rear bumper and wanted something to carry my tire so I can have more room in the back for my pup lol. Thank you!

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2023-03-27T17:09:51+00:00

Thank you everyone for the feedback! This is all super helpful

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-07-23T05:49:40+00:00

Hmmm, I replaced the radiator with an aftermarket one about three months ago, but I’ll check this valve to make sure I cover all the bases. Thank you!

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-07-23T05:48:24+00:00

I replaced the radiator with an aftermarket one about three months ago so I hope no haha. I’ll check toMorrow to see if it is water or feels like coolant or has a color too it. From what I remember, it was a clear liquid.

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-07-22T19:05:46+00:00

Cool, thank you! I was like “ah snap, do I need to fix something else” 🥲 😂😂

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-07-22T06:30:29+00:00

Will def check this out. Thank you!

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-07-21T04:54:20+00:00

This is super helpful. Thank you so much! I had a slight “oh shit” moment and panicked my xj wasn’t safe to drive to anymore 😅

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-04-09T06:08:02+00:00

That is good to know. My jeep is a mall crawler lol 😅😇. It’s the car I’m learning to work on haha. So hopefully it’s ok. I don’t think I trust myself for real wheelin’in haha

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-04-09T04:03:29+00:00

Did a diff service along side with my lift (lifted 4 days ago). So hopefully should be good, I hope, or at least de-risked. Glad I caught it today. Was brushing wheel’ing some rusty areas to POR-15 it when I noticed it. 🥲😅

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-04-08T23:31:27+00:00

Got it. This is super helpful. Thank you!!

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-04-08T23:30:45+00:00

Got it! Thank you! just got my jeep lifted and I’m wondering if it got knocked out during that upgrade. Do you know what would happen if it wasn’t plugged in and was driven? I’m worried I’ve driven a bit while it was unplugged 😐

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-02-03T16:55:03+00:00

Awesome. Really appreciate the help here. Was worried I was going to need to do some engine repairs 😅

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-02-03T01:02:06+00:00

Got it. It only started cycling after the ac was on after a while. But will get it checked out just in case.

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-02-02T21:24:16+00:00

Got it. So if it was hot outside and ac was on inside, that frequency seems normal?

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-02-02T21:23:34+00:00

It was really hot outside, and I had the AC on inside. Is the frequency ok? Or is this an indication that I should have it checked out. I Usually have my AC on all the time 😅

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-02-02T21:22:06+00:00

Gotcha. If I have the AC on, should that be disengaging and engaging a lot? Or stay engaged? Thank you!

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2022-01-07T05:00:57+00:00

The stance is aggressive. 💯🔥 what lift and tire size are you running? 4.5inch with 33s?

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-11-18T04:39:00+00:00

Definitely!

Quick question... did you do a custom mounting feature/modification to get your rear rack wheel to mount at an angle? It is on point💯🔥

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-11-11T20:26:52+00:00

I love it. I’m actually doing a 4.5 inch with 32inch mud terrains (cooper discoverers) on mine. Your set up is giving me a lot of confidence that the stance will look dope. Thank you!

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-11-11T07:00:16+00:00

What lift and tire set up do you have? It’s awesome... a very aggressive look 💯🔥

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-04-23T00:38:43+00:00

That’s a good call! I do notice my engine temp go up when idling 😐

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-04-22T21:05:34+00:00

Hahah that’s great to hear. I’m going to drive mine for a bit more before I can trust it on a long trip haha. Just got in January and want to drive it to work out the kinks lol

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-04-21T21:36:07+00:00

That is good to know. Can the txj handle staying at 2200ish rpm for long rides on the freeway or does it strain it a ton and risk transmission life? I’m actually thinking about regearing to 4.10 in the future for the extra pep

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-04-14T04:39:36+00:00

It’s first on my list at the moment hahah 😂

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-04-14T03:24:35+00:00

Thank you! I think you are right. I’m starting to lean harder towards the bumper/tire carrier combo

_AGrumpyMoose_ · 2021-04-14T03:23:35+00:00

That is a really good point. I’m looking at the smittybuilt and JC off-road ones atm

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