Spare tire bumper carrier - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

11-18-2004, 07:55 PM

I have been trying to find a spare tire bumper carrier that will fit a 92 XLT, but to no avail. Anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance...

*bmxking5* · 11-18-2004, 08:00 PM

I know that there was a group buy on this site about 2yrs ago for spare tire carrier bumpers. I believe that they ordered them from kenmtn.com. You will have to get the bumper made by a 4x4 shop, there aren't any manufacterers that sell these for Explorers.

Jason94sport · 11-19-2004, 09:53 AM

Can anyone tell me where this one is from? I bought it from a member here a few years ago. Sold it when I got rid of the 94 Sport I had.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...15672438OmGXKH

*unclemeat* · 11-20-2004, 07:01 AM

Try jamesduff.com

*Felix* · 11-20-2004, 08:46 PM

That one in the link picture is a tomkin (jeep XJ, YJ part) that was modifed to attach to the explorer rear bumper. I talked to James Duff enterprises and they will not conect their Bronco 2 modular unit to the Explorer bumper they sell. I do not know why but they told me no can do. Your best bet is to find a 4 by shop that does custom work and talk to them.

*Gladi8r* · 11-20-2004, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shaggsta

I have been trying to find a spare tire bumper carrier that will fit a 92 XLT, but to no avail. Anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance...

If you have a receiver hitch, it would be easy for someone to fab a carrier that would just slip right in there. You would have the luxury of being able to remove it when not needed. Besides, we all know that the receiver hitch is useless according to u-haul

big351bronc · 11-20-2004, 11:06 PM

Actually, JC Whitney has a spare tire carrier for around $60. I saw it in the magazine. I dont know if that would be cheaper than fabbing one yourself or not, but it might be easier.

*XplorerKid* · 11-20-2004, 11:08 PM

heres mine on my old explorer, if you want more details i can explaine it to you and provide more pics, heck i coudl even sell it to you....

*ohe_boy* · 11-21-2004, 12:14 AM

XplorerKid - How is it attached? Yah, details and more pics would be cool.

*XplorerKid* · 11-21-2004, 12:26 AM

its an aftermarket tire carrier for an 84 s-10 blazer, we had to but the brackets to fit aroud nsoem stuff on the explorer, also drilled the holes in the body and tapped them and put nuts on the other side....

heres more pics...

its was pretty strong....

Clyde K · 11-21-2004, 12:33 AM

XplorerKid. Seriously interested in your spare tire carrier. What would you want for it? Feel free to PM or email me if you'd prefer.

*ohe_boy* · 11-21-2004, 12:54 AM

wow, whats going on with your bumper in the last pic. Looks like you lowered it.

*XplorerKid* · 11-21-2004, 12:55 AM

You under stand that i am selling jsut the brackets, you will have to drill your own body and all, i dotn have the bolts anymore either but i bought mine at home depot, so its nothing special, if you serious, PM me and we can try and work something out......

*XplorerKid* · 11-21-2004, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ohe_boy

wow, whats going on with your bumper in the last pic. Looks like you lowered it.

last pic was right after my BOdy lift, and i hadnt lifted it yet.... the VERY first picture i posted in this thread was with the body lift, but bumper raised, that why the tail pipes were hanging down.....

*ohe_boy* · 11-21-2004, 12:58 AM

how does the brackets/tire carrier hold up on the trails? and BTW, what size tires are you running?

*XplorerKid* · 11-21-2004, 01:01 AM

the tires i ran were 31"s, never really had the tire carrier on the trail that much... what little i did it held up fine.....

*ohe_boy* · 11-21-2004, 01:05 AM

I was wondering about that. Holding up onthe trails I mean. I wasn't sure if it'll hold my 33's on a moderate rugged trail.

But thats a nice set up there...

Clyde K · 11-21-2004, 01:19 AM

PM'd ya.

*Bronco638* · 11-22-2004, 10:47 AM

Any chance you remember the name of the aftermarket manufacturer?

Clyde K · 11-22-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by XplorerKid

heres mine on my old explorer, if you want more details i can explaine it to you and provide more pics, heck i coudl even sell it to you....

Hey Kid! I've posted twice, I've PM"d, and emailed you for info! What more I gotta do?

11-18-2004, 07:55 PM	#1
shaggsta Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Spare tire bumper carrier I have been trying to find a spare tire bumper carrier that will fit a 92 XLT, but to no avail. Anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance...

11-18-2004, 08:00 PM	#2
bmxking5 Rollover Posse Member Cumming, GA '93 Sport Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,768 Vehicle Specs	I know that there was a group buy on this site about 2yrs ago for spare tire carrier bumpers. I believe that they ordered them from kenmtn.com. You will have to get the bumper made by a 4x4 shop, there aren't any manufacterers that sell these for Explorers. __________________ Bryan Mitchell Weekend Toy: '93 Explorer 2dr - Full-width D44/9" swap, disc f/r, 37" Nittos, 4.88s locked rear, hi steer Daily Driver: '96 Explorer 5.0 - Lowered, Magnaflow, K&N, x-pipe, B&M shiftplus

11-20-2004, 08:46 PM	#5
Felix Elite Explorer CherryPoint, NC 2006 F-150 XLT Super Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 806 Vehicle Specs	That one in the link picture is a tomkin (jeep XJ, YJ part) that was modifed to attach to the explorer rear bumper. I talked to James Duff enterprises and they will not conect their Bronco 2 modular unit to the Explorer bumper they sell. I do not know why but they told me no can do. Your best bet is to find a 4 by shop that does custom work and talk to them. __________________ 2006 F-150 SC XLT 2007 Honda VFR800 25th Anniversery Ed.

11-20-2004, 11:06 PM	#7
big351bronc Wannabe Elite Explorer St. Simons Island, GA '97 XLT Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 292 Vehicle Specs	Actually, JC Whitney has a spare tire carrier for around $60. I saw it in the magazine. I dont know if that would be cheaper than fabbing one yourself or not, but it might be easier. __________________ 1997 Explorer FX4 32x11.50 Buckshot Mudders, Pro Comp ES3000, WAR-153, TT, XM Radio

11-20-2004, 11:08 PM	#8
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Vehicle Specs	heres mine on my old explorer, if you want more details i can explaine it to you and provide more pics, heck i coudl even sell it to you.... Attached Images __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

11-19-2004, 09:53 AM	#3
Jason94sport Wannabe Elite Explorer South FL 94 XLT Auto ----Sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,778 Vehicle Specs	Can anyone tell me where this one is from? I bought it from a member here a few years ago. Sold it when I got rid of the 94 Sport I had. http://community.webshots.com/photo/...15672438OmGXKH

11-20-2004, 07:01 AM	#4
unclemeat Elite Explorer Richmond, VA 91 sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,798 Vehicle Specs	Try jamesduff.com

11-21-2004, 12:14 AM	#9
ohe_boy Elite Explorer Kane'ohe, Hawaii '94 4x4 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 726 Vehicle Specs	XplorerKid - How is it attached? Yah, details and more pics would be cool. __________________ Kea Hottendorf - '94 4X4 XLT, FULL WIDTH HP Dana 44 up front with FULL WIDTH Ford 9" in the rear. 4.88 gears Lockright front and detroit back 36'' IROKs 3" BL, KKM Air Filter, Flowmaster 50 series, My SAS Thread

11-21-2004, 12:26 AM	#10
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Vehicle Specs	its an aftermarket tire carrier for an 84 s-10 blazer, we had to but the brackets to fit aroud nsoem stuff on the explorer, also drilled the holes in the body and tapped them and put nuts on the other side.... heres more pics... its was pretty strong.... Attached Images __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

11-21-2004, 12:33 AM	#11
Clyde K Wannabe Elite Explorer Blanchard, ID 93 & 94 Limited Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13 Vehicle Specs	XplorerKid. Seriously interested in your spare tire carrier. What would you want for it? Feel free to PM or email me if you'd prefer. __________________ GySgt, USMC(Ret) -- Semper Fi! Last edited by Clyde K; 11-21-2004 at 12:50 AM.

11-21-2004, 12:54 AM	#12
ohe_boy Elite Explorer Kane'ohe, Hawaii '94 4x4 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 726 Vehicle Specs	wow, whats going on with your bumper in the last pic. Looks like you lowered it. __________________ Kea Hottendorf - '94 4X4 XLT, FULL WIDTH HP Dana 44 up front with FULL WIDTH Ford 9" in the rear. 4.88 gears Lockright front and detroit back 36'' IROKs 3" BL, KKM Air Filter, Flowmaster 50 series, My SAS Thread

11-21-2004, 12:55 AM	#13
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Vehicle Specs	You under stand that i am selling jsut the brackets, you will have to drill your own body and all, i dotn have the bolts anymore either but i bought mine at home depot, so its nothing special, if you serious, PM me and we can try and work something out...... __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

11-21-2004, 12:58 AM	#15
ohe_boy Elite Explorer Kane'ohe, Hawaii '94 4x4 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 726 Vehicle Specs	how does the brackets/tire carrier hold up on the trails? and BTW, what size tires are you running? __________________ Kea Hottendorf - '94 4X4 XLT, FULL WIDTH HP Dana 44 up front with FULL WIDTH Ford 9" in the rear. 4.88 gears Lockright front and detroit back 36'' IROKs 3" BL, KKM Air Filter, Flowmaster 50 series, My SAS Thread

11-21-2004, 01:01 AM	#16
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Vehicle Specs	the tires i ran were 31"s, never really had the tire carrier on the trail that much... what little i did it held up fine..... __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

11-21-2004, 01:05 AM	#17
ohe_boy Elite Explorer Kane'ohe, Hawaii '94 4x4 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 726 Vehicle Specs	I was wondering about that. Holding up onthe trails I mean. I wasn't sure if it'll hold my 33's on a moderate rugged trail. But thats a nice set up there... __________________ Kea Hottendorf - '94 4X4 XLT, FULL WIDTH HP Dana 44 up front with FULL WIDTH Ford 9" in the rear. 4.88 gears Lockright front and detroit back 36'' IROKs 3" BL, KKM Air Filter, Flowmaster 50 series, My SAS Thread

11-21-2004, 01:19 AM	#18
Clyde K Wannabe Elite Explorer Blanchard, ID 93 & 94 Limited Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13 Vehicle Specs	PM'd ya. __________________ GySgt, USMC(Ret) -- Semper Fi!

11-22-2004, 10:47 AM	#19
Bronco638 Nobody Home Itasca IL '96 XLT 4.0L OHV Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,504 Vehicle Specs	Any chance you remember the name of the aftermarket manufacturer?