Jeep Wrangler Smittybilt XRC Atlas Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (2007-2017 JK) Review & Install

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Get this Atlas Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier that will allow you to hold a lot more than usual! This product is also available to buy with just the Smittybilt XRC Atlas Rear Bumper or the Smittybilt XRC Atlas Tire Carrier. Bumper w/ Tire Carrier- www.extremeterr...
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Atlas Bumper w/ Tire Carrier. The XRC Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier comes from a name you know and trust - Smittybilt. After extensive on-the-road testing, Smittybilt brings you a rear bumper that is as beautifully sculpted as it is practical and secure. Opening the gate when you want to is simple, but the hefty double latch eradicates incidental openings. Allowing up to 37” OEM and aftermarket tires in the integrated Tire Carrier, the Atlas Rear Bumper brings remarkable ground clearance for increased maneuverability.
Durable Construction. Featuring a cam-style pin adjustment for perfect stowing, this Smittybilt Atlas Rear Bumper is equipped with a hefty double latch that prevents accidental opening. Crafted from 3/16” cold-rolled steel for superior strength and durability, this Bumper with integrated Tire Carrier includes a third brake light bracket as well as gas can and jack mounts. Completed in a two stage textured matte black finish, this Rear Bumper upgrade will look great both on and off road for years to come.
Key Features. Compatible with multiple pouch mounting configurations, this Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier by Smittybilt includes mounting locations for your jerry can and a hi-lift jack (can and jack sold separately). This bumper upgrade delivers increased ground clearance and is designed to accommodate up to 37" tires. With its class III rated hitch and a third brake light mounting bracket, this Smittybilt Bumper and Tire Carrier provides a strong and functional upgrade for your Wrangler JK.
Application. This Smittybilt XRC Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier is specifically designed for use on 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler JK models, including 2 and 4 door models.
Fitment: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Bumper w/ Tire Carrier- Item #J104549
MPN# 76896
Bumper Only- Item #J104546
MPN# 76896-01
Tire Carrier- Item #J104550
MPN# 76896-02
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[@timjohnson3598]

I bought this for my 2014 Wrangler because my 35" tire was pulling apart my rear door and I needed to carry additional fuel. The presenter is correct about this being heavy. Add 2 full fuel cans and move the spare tire further from the vehicle and things get worse. I have a 2 door jeep the spare tire and atlas had the rear suspension sagging before adding the 2 full fuel cans causing headlight issues. Jerry can holders only allow a specific size. Also, you will have to extend the third light wiring which is now causing me issues. The spare tire also limits you from carrying additional items if installed over the carrying rack. Besides the issues I brought up it is a stout system.

[@joemarine2]

Where the hell is the install part?

[@bobrowe3273]

if you move the break light to the carrier that swings out how do you wire the break light so it will open

[@ninja63639]

Run the wire up from near the hinge so it moves with the carrier

[@bobrowe3273]

@@ninja63639 now its visible. The issue is how do you run the wire without being seen.

[@ninja63639]

@@bobrowe3273 Oh I gotcha. Well, you can either drill 2 holes in the tire carrier tube, fish the wire through and seal it with some rtv or use rtv to stick it to the back side of the tube. Then you'd only see it when the carrier was opened. You could use black wire and it would blend right in

[@72mathieu]

Great segment!

[@extremeterrain]

Thanks Mathieu! I love all the options this bumper/tire carrier combo provides. -Brian

[@jacobriegelsberger7870]

What is the tow rating of the included 2” hitch?

[@alextaylor3815]

Great video!

[@extremeterrain]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@moonlightwolfymidnightwolf2947]

Tried installing the tire carrier and it didn't line up with the bumper horizontally. The carrier is about an inch high at the latch pin, the cam plate is at the lowest setting , turning it only makes it higher. Anyone else run into this problem?

[@johnjoyce3614]

CAUTION!! Gas can mount only works with Midwest brand Jerry cans. Wasted time and money buying a plastic jerry can and then a metal one before finding this info.

[@jimmyvegas3834]

John Joyce Bought 3 jerry cans that don't fit 😡

[@philipjones6584]

Any chance smittybuilt will have a version of this for the Gladiator?

[@mohamedshawarby5615]

Whats the brand and type of the fenders please?

[@cgbeka1]

Any further direction on adjusting the cam pin to raise/lower the height of the gate? Using a 3/8 ratchet spinning the wheel right raises it when putting extra weight on the carrier? Love this carrier but just added hi lift and jerry cans and now its really hard to open/close the gate...Thanks

[@rodneythibault9664]

U need to adjust the height after loading it with all the weight

[@bookofjoshua1]

Thanks for this video. Is there a way to lock the fuel cans onto the carrier? does it even come with a device to secure the cans?

[@extremeterrain]

Yes this kit comes with the gas can and jack mounts to secure it. Hope this helps! -Brian

[@jimandreae3458]

@@extremeterrain There are straps to secure the cans but there is NO Lock. A set of bicycle cable locks work.

[@lisakamphues6904]

Had this put on our 2016 JK and just love it but need to find the lights that go in the tire carrier part? That you

[@lisakamphues6904]

Thats thank you!

[@extremeterrain]

Hi Lisa, check out these LED third brake lights. Hope you enjoy! -Brian www.extremeterrain.com/search?keywords=Third%20Brake%20Light&page=1&Generation=2007-2017&Subcategory=Third%20Brake%20Lights&VehicleType=Wrangler

[@xbpbat21x]

Does it rattle at the latch?

[@1KillerCollection]

Hi i bought the top rack part used from a guy it didn't have anything but the rack , i am buying the bumper part this week .. could you tell me how it was boxed .. what parts came with the bottom part of the bumper is what i can't find online . Thanks

[@extremeterrain]

Hey Jason I think I can help you. Below is the manufacturer installation guide, but on the first page it shows all the hardware included with the rear bumper and the tire carrier. It is a little hard to read but it shows the full list. Hope this helps and let me know if there is anything you need! Follow this link: terrain.jp/2kONEMH Thank you. -Brian

[@brianreinke2255]

never gave the price you said you would

[@paulspecken7327]

With moding pf the mounting backets can this fit other Jeep types (older years) ? eg 1997 TJ

[@extremeterrain]

This bumper is specifically designed to fit JK model Wranglers. With extensive modification and fabrication I'm sure you *could* make it fit a TJ, but I would highly recommend just buying something for your specific model to cut down on the amount of trouble that may pop up during installation. -Zach

[@paulspecken7327]

@@extremeterrain Great thanks for the tip, Cheers

[@jimmyvegas3834]

I bought 3 different jerry cans that wont fit 😡

[@guiltlessbikerr7913]

I have heavily considered this bumper, but my only concern is, does the hi lift jack rattle, I have a rugged ridge jack mount which eliminates all rattling, so I don't want to go back to the rattle, do you have any experience with the jack on the bumper?

[@extremeterrain]

I hear what you are saying and having a large heavy spare can sometimes break the welds on your tailgate causing rattling, but having a bumper mounted carrier like this should fix that issue! -Brian

[@guiltlessbikerr7913]

ExtremeTerrain.com, thank you, however I was asking more about the hi lift jack rattling more than the bumper, as anyone that has ever run a hi lift will tell you, that rattle like no tomorrow.

[@extremeterrain]

I see well we haven't personally test ran a Hi-Lift jack on the bumper but judging by the way the HI Lift jack would mount I don't see any reason as to why there would be any rattling. The Hi Lift jack mounting points on the carrier are u-bolted to the top rail and the Hi Lift jack mounts directly to them by threading into a welded nut. So, as long as you make sure everything is secured, then you should be good to go. One thing I would recommend would be to make sure you have a Hi Lift handle isolator as well so that you don't get the chatter from the handle vibrating against the jack. Hope this helps! -Brian

[@guiltlessbikerr7913]

Thanks again, and if you ever find yourself with nothing to do, just peruse on over to some off-road forums and type in rattling hi-lift, or something along those lines, and there should be something on how to stop it, or debating whether or not they should just leave it at home until they will need it, thanks again.

[@geraldbrown7718]

GuiltlessBiker r dot get it. I bought one to carry my 35 inch spare and spare gas cans. it rattles when you hit big bumps in the road. even worse off roads

[@geraldbrown7718]

I bought this bumper 7 months ago. it rattles so bad, you can't hardly hear radio. can't hardly open latch now either.

[@compndr]

Too bad. I was really considering this bumper for my new jku.

[@frankomirror8174]

Mine doesn't rattle at all

[@johnturner9924]

I have had this same bumper for over a year, and mine does not rattle at all either.

[@lordpretl]

I have a 37 trail grappler with a 17 wheel, I have wheel with this long enough to tell you: Dude read your instructions and fix the pin angle!

[@nvisn81]

2 years in, Love mine, dead silent. My hi-jack lift base was rattling at first but a zip tie fixed it