Has anyone installed a Hooke Road rear bumper with spare tire carrier? And what do you think of its quality? I have heard both ways good and bad. More on the good side. Just asking here before I jump into one. Any advice on other brands.
Hooke Road rear bumpers with spare tire carrier
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IMO, Hooke Road isn't of the same quality as the Smittybilts, etc. My JKU came with some of their rock sliders and when they rust out, they'll be swapped for Smitty's.
WestCoastDan
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The bumpers on our 2015 are both Hooke Road; same with the roof rack.
I still have the factory spare support, so I cannot comment on that part of your question, but the bumpers are pretty solid.
Our niece recently drove a Toyota Camry into the back of ours while parked.
The HR bumper had a minor dent, but the front grill and bumper of the Toyota was heavily damaged. Mind you, most of the Toyota is plastic.
Aside from any construction-related concerns, the finish on the HR products is pretty thin and it discolors/whitens pretty quickly compared to some of the other brands I've seen.
If i was to buy these again, I would paint/powder coat them again prior to installation.
I still have the factory spare support, so I cannot comment on that part of your question, but the bumpers are pretty solid.
Our niece recently drove a Toyota Camry into the back of ours while parked.
The HR bumper had a minor dent, but the front grill and bumper of the Toyota was heavily damaged. Mind you, most of the Toyota is plastic.
Aside from any construction-related concerns, the finish on the HR products is pretty thin and it discolors/whitens pretty quickly compared to some of the other brands I've seen.
If i was to buy these again, I would paint/powder coat them again prior to installation.