New tire carrier on

[Delco21]

Finally got my spare mounted behind the commander like I wanted

Next I wanna figure out how to mount a highlift jack and a jerry can

[Rubi03 jef]

im guessing its just a pin and then you can lower it to open rear hatch .. if so cool do you have any problems with it moving side to side when your driving

[Delco21]

im guessing its just a pin and then you can lower it to open rear hatch .. if so cool do you have any problems with it moving side to side when your driving

A very little bit but im working on a way to rectify it just not sure what yet

Its definately not enough wobble to bother me yet

[Spinalguy]

i would never mount a hi lift outside. Dual gas cans would look sweet.

[Evil-Jeep]

i would never mount a hi lift outside. Dual gas cans would look sweet.

x2, I mounted my hihglift on the front bumper, it usually needs to be "convinced" to work properly most days. It was a better option than mounting inside with 2 kids though.

[tubby]

x2, I mounted my hihglift on the front bumper, it usually needs to be "convinced" to work properly most days. It was a better option than mounting inside with 2 kids though.

You can buy a neoprene boot from Hi-Lift that slips over the ratcheting mechanism for $35 . Protects from rain, snow etc. Princess Auto has them.  You can also buy a rubber isolator so the handle doesn't rattle while you drive, and locks with mounts can be purchased so thieves don't walk away with it. I usually lubricate mine once a month. I've owned the same Hi-Lift for 15 years and it's seen duty on 5 different vehicles mounted outside.

[Spinalguy]

You can buy a neoprene boot from Hi-Lift that slips over the ratcheting mechanism for $35 . Protects from rain, snow etc. Princess Auto has them.  You can also buy a rubber isolator so the handle doesn't rattle while you drive, and locks with mounts can be purchased so thieves don't walk away with it. I usually lubricate mine once a month. I've owned the same Hi-Lift for 15 years and it's seen duty on 5 different vehicles mounted outside.

i did not know that. good info.

[Elsifer]

Pound some shims into the receiver to keep the sidey-sidey motion to a minimum. But not a perfect solution.
Drop bumper, build rear internal frame, notch/cut plastic bumper ton accept tire+jerry holder. Frees up stock receiver for recovery/towing.

Get rid of that strap or you'll smash that rear window. Drill hole thru bottom, use receiver bolt lock to secure fronty-backy motion. Would likely save back glass from smashy-smashy in a fender-bender.  

[w squared]

Here's an idea. It may or may not be to your taste.

http://www.xk-forum.com/content.php/114-Stone-Soup-Metal-Works-s-Custom-XK-HK-Rear-Bumper

[Elsifer]

Now that, is one nice bumper + tire carrier!