4.3LXJ
12-17-2011, 04:51 PM
The November giveaway was a new product called the Detours Knucklebone. It is a swing down spare tire carrier designed to be used with a Class II rear receiver hitch. Here it is
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1501.jpg
Not all that impressive on the ground, but believe me it is very versatile and a much cheaper alternative to getting a new rear bumper with swing away tire carrier. Installation is easy. All you need is an allen wrench and some end wrenches for adjustment.
All you do is put it in the receiver hitch and run the pin through just like normal.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1500.jpg
There is a small hole at the base that you insert an allen wrench or 3/8" square drive into and tighten the allen bolt. This serves two purposes. It keeps the tire carrier from rattling and also in my opinion makes it nearly theft proof, unless the theif knows how it is secured. It is not readily apparent looking at it. Also you will notice that there is plenty of room for the tail gate to swing up past it when lowered.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1502.jpg
The next thing to do is adjust the tire bracket. It slides in and out to accommodate various wheels and tire sizes. Mine is a 31X10.50X15 on a stock wheel. There was still some adjustment even with a wider than normal tire on a 5" back spacing.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1495.jpg
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1496.jpg
Here is the tire on and swung down.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1498.jpg
IIRC, Mark has designed this to work with up to a 33" tire. But with my lift and the way my receiver is made, I think a 35" tire would work nicely.
All in all, I have to compliment Mark for his engineering and thoughtfully covering all the bases. And believe me, I don't hand those kinds of compliments out lightly. Thank you XJTalk and Detours
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1501.jpg
Not all that impressive on the ground, but believe me it is very versatile and a much cheaper alternative to getting a new rear bumper with swing away tire carrier. Installation is easy. All you need is an allen wrench and some end wrenches for adjustment.
All you do is put it in the receiver hitch and run the pin through just like normal.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1500.jpg
There is a small hole at the base that you insert an allen wrench or 3/8" square drive into and tighten the allen bolt. This serves two purposes. It keeps the tire carrier from rattling and also in my opinion makes it nearly theft proof, unless the theif knows how it is secured. It is not readily apparent looking at it. Also you will notice that there is plenty of room for the tail gate to swing up past it when lowered.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1502.jpg
The next thing to do is adjust the tire bracket. It slides in and out to accommodate various wheels and tire sizes. Mine is a 31X10.50X15 on a stock wheel. There was still some adjustment even with a wider than normal tire on a 5" back spacing.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1495.jpg
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1496.jpg
Here is the tire on and swung down.
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1498.jpg
IIRC, Mark has designed this to work with up to a 33" tire. But with my lift and the way my receiver is made, I think a 35" tire would work nicely.
All in all, I have to compliment Mark for his engineering and thoughtfully covering all the bases. And believe me, I don't hand those kinds of compliments out lightly. Thank you XJTalk and Detours