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Jeep Rear Bumper The Hanson rear bumper is a strong, supportive 60" wide bumper that can be expanded upon with a tire carrier and cargo racks at a later time, if needed. When bought without the tire carrier, a ¾” x 1" rectangular hole and a 1 5/16" round hole will be left in the top of the bumper for adding the carrier later. Adding the carrier later will require welding in a spindle and rubber anti-rattle button tab. ¾” Clevis’ can be used if the optional Clevis tabs are ordered. These are 1” thick with a 7/8” hole. Although receiver hooks or receiver shackles would do the same thing and cost less or a bumper could be fitted with a spindle and tab so it would not be a concern when a carrier is purchaced later. The bumper has a 45° angle on the underside to help increase departure angles. A 2" receiver is also incorporated into the bumper.
Construction: Shipped bare steel.
Tire Carrier (Requires Rear bumper)
Auxiliary reverse/rock lights can be mounted on gussets on the inside lower corners the frame, and the top of the center post is capped with a tab and 1/2" hole for antenna mounting. When certain cargo systems are used, this tab is used to secure the racks to the tire frame. If a cargo system like this is added, an extension tab will have to be created for the antenna if you use one. The rack swings out 90° from the rear of the Jeep with the use of a milled slot in the spindle and a spring loaded lock rod through the main beam that will engage the slot. This locks the carrier in the open position. The rack mounts to the bumper spindle with a clamp sleeve on the spindle. Spindle is center drilled for lubrication with a grease Zerk fitting on top. On the upper right is a hinge provision that bolts into the body tub. To install this will require drilling two holes into the body tub. Though putting holes and attaching a tire carrier to the body may not be preferred, it is essential to stabilize the carrier. The upper hinge is also bolted to the carrier frame. This is for the ability to position the upper hinge up or down if a body lift is added or if the hinge bracket does not hit the body where it should. The upper hinge uses a urethane bushing to provide a cushion between the rack frame and body tub. On the upper left corner of the carrier frame, there is a 3/8” thick tab. This is for an auxiliary pinning yoke that would be installed on the body tub as an additional securing point if a cargo system is added later. This too would require drilling into the tub. Hi-Lift jack hardware is included. As is one tab for a lock. Mounting the jack will require removal of the bottom foot on the jack. Because of the mounting this Hi-Lift in such a confined space, to get them tucked away nicely, cutting down the handle and main beam is common practice. Three or so inches works great. As far as shortening the effective range of the jack, consider using a ratchet strap or small chain with a ‘S’ hook to loosely tie the axle to the frame. When the slack has been taken out of the strap or chain, it will then lift the axle without having to go through the whole range of articulation that our high dollar suspensions will allow. This just could minimize the tipsy condition you get from a fully extended jack. Just a thought. When a Hi-Lift is kept in the carrier, it has a tendency to cover the license plate. Relocation of the plate is a good solution. One good placement for this is on the T-handle that secures the tire. Drill two ¼” holes in the cross handle, bolt the plate to it with an illuminating license holder, and its done. A quick disconnect electrical union will be required for the light as well. Hot Rod outlets have classy holders worth checking into. Ours are effective, but not quite as nice. A Mad-Axe Mount is also available, which places the axe just above the Hi-Lift. Something that helps the stability of this carrier to the vehicle is using the existing rubber tire bumpers that the TJ’s have on their rear doors. Use spacers if the carriers don’t touch them and cut some of the rubber bumpers if they contact too soon. The idea is to dial in just a little resistance before the lower latch engages the locking slot. Construction: Shipped bare steel.
Rubicon 60 Total width of this unit is 60”. Body tubs are 59”. With this dimension, there is a chance of protecting the fender from vertical walls, tree or shopping carts. Fender tubes can be added so brush won’t get between the bumper and fender, which might pull the fender down and back. The 60” is also better is traffic. Bottom line is that this is a full size bumper that is not obtrusive visually, is not overdone, provides full front protection, still has great approach angles and a very distinct look. These bumpers stand alone in status and style. For hard core and competition, we have other stuff. Moving on, the Rubicon 60 is the original platform on which the complex sequence of 45° forming began, used as a standard design practice since 1991 after which a patent was applied for and approved. This forming method allows for more approach and departure angles. This design also drops the winch 2” lower into the bumper to assist in radiator air flow and lower center of gravity to a tiny degree. The dropped winch deck has a recess built into it to accommodate the cooling fins and longer motor of the Warn HS9500i and 9500Ti. The bumper will accept Ramsey, Milemarker and Superwinch and other Warns of he 9500 lb. class or smaller that have a 41/2” x 10” bolt pattern to match the pre-cut holes in the bumper. Another thing trail bumpers of this caliber would be incomplete without is a recovery point. So, we provide Clevis tabs to be used with the popular ¾” Clevis. These use a 7/8” screw pin. Our Clevis tabs are burned from 1” steel and are drilled for the 7/8” pin. When installed, centered on the 45° form, they receive about 10 ½” of ¼” wide continuous weld. With the combination of thick material, large surface area, a lot of weld and positioned on the form line, well, these puppies are on there. They are also placed approximately 2” off of the front center section of the bumper on the wing face. This points them 16° side ways to relieve the Clevis of stress created from a side pull when your only anchor point is ‘over there’. If a straight pull is done, 16° is not going to stress a Clevis. Theoretically, if we kept to these numbers, there would be a 64° range of motion for the cable, 32° on each side of center line of any vehicle.
Rubicon 52 The Rubicon 52 is a bumper designed for the vehicle that is used for intense and technical off road maneuvering. 60” to 52” modifications are: outer wing sections have been shortened. This is achieved with the lower form elevating to a higher point at the end cap. This end cap has also been scaled down in size. The top back edge of the wing was trimmed 1 ½” for tire clearance. Even though the bumper has been scaled down in size, it still has a proportionate appearance. It has been noted that after tightening up on the outer wings, we created a problem. That being a clearance issue with Curries Anti Rock Sway-Bar for the TJ. The lower flange of the bumper contacts the Sway-Bar Arm. A relief cut and boxing the bumper flange will need to be done. Moving on, the Rubicon 52 has the traditional 45° forms in the lower face of the bumper that have been a standard design feature since 1991 and is in a patent pending procedure. This forming method allows for more approach and departure angles. This design also drops the winch down 2” lower into the bumper to assist in radiator air flow and lower center of gravity to a tiny degree. The dropped winch deck has a recess built into it to accommodate the cooling fins and longer motor of the Warn HS9500I and the 9500Ti. The bumper will accept Ramsey, Milemarker and Superwinch and other Warns of the 9500 lb. class or smaller that have a 4 ½” x 10” bolt pattern to match the pre-cut holes in the bumper. One other thing, trail bumpers of this caliber would be incomplete without a recovery point. So, we provide Clevis tabs to be used with the popular ¾” Clevis. These use a 7/8” screw pin. Our Clevis tabs are burned from 1” steel and are drilled for the 7/8” pin. When installed, centered on the 45° form, they receive about 10 ½” of ¼” wide continuous weld. With the combination of thick material, large surface area, a lot of weld and positioned on the form line, well, these puppies are on there. They are also placed approximately 2” off of the front center section of the bumper on the wing face. This points them 16° side ways to relieve the Clevis of stress created from a side pull when your only anchor point is ‘over there’. If a straight pull is done, 16° is not going to stress a Clevis. Theoretically, if we kept to these numbers, there would be a 64° range of motion for the cable. 32° on each side of center line.
Construction:
Little Sierra 42” Front Bumper The Little Sierra front bumper takes the great design of the Sierra bumper,
and condenses it into a 42" version. This allows for better tire placement where wider
bumpers may interfere with obstacles being approached. It has a flat top deck with winch mounting
holes. The lower front of the bumper is angled in 45° for better approach angle. OEM Tow
hooks can be mounted atop the bumper using the stock mounting holes on the TJ. The TJ bolting
spread is 1 3/8” which is the same dimensions as the 10,000 lb. after market hooks that
are readily available if a larger hook is preferred. Optional Clevis tabs hold a 3/4" shackle (not included) and should be used for straight pulls only, side pulls can cause ring failure. Not to be used for towing. Fairlead mount will accommodate Warn, Ramsey, and Superwinch hawse and roller Fairleads, as well as MileMarker rollers.
Construction:
Sierra 50" Front Bumper The Sierra front bumper gives a simpler look to the front end of the Jeep
than the Rubicon series bumpers. It is 50" wide to provide some fender protection, but
narrower than the Rubicon Series bumpers. It has a flat top deck with winch mounting holes.
The lower front of the bumper is angled in 45° for better approach angle. Tow hooks can
be mounted atop the bumper using the stock mounting holes. OEM Tow hooks can be mounted atop
the bumper using the stock mounting holes on the TJ. The TJ bolting spread is 1 3/8”
which is the same dimensions as the 10,000 lb. after market hooks that are readily available
if a larger hook is preferred. Winches will sit flat on the bumper, and a fairlead mount will be necessary
unless your fairlead mounts directly to your winch face. The low stance of the winch allows
maximum airflow into the grill. All major brands of winch with a 41/2 x 10” bolt pattern
will work with this bumper.
Construction:
Jeep TJ Cargo Racks (Requires Rear Bumper and Tire/Utility Carrier) Hanson cargo racks are available in a variety of combinations to suit your needs. To mount any of the racks, you must have the Hanson rear bumper and tire/utility carrier. Four styles of racks are available (Large or small frame required):
The U-Platform provides a great amount of storage space. It is 50" wide and the main area behind the tire is 32" wide x 16" deep. This area behind the tire is left without a top border rail. In this configuration it Is better to be called a platform. This will allow slightly oversized items to be strapped down to the floor and if they over hang the sides a little, it doesn’t matter, they’ll tie down fine. This open rear part of the platform makes an obstruction free area for camp stove operation, sitting on, or throwing downed game on a bit easier. There is an upper rail on the sides, front and around the spare. The original concept of this platform was to carry cargo in the back and fluid containers on each side of the tire. The sides that are captured by an 8” high rail is 7” x 14”. This is a dimension that works with Blitz cans, plastic jugs, NATO cans or various other things. Flooring is .100 smooth aluminum to be fastened with 3/16” rivets after painting.
With any addition to a tire/utility carrier for the use of expanding load capacity beyond a tire, an auxiliary pin yoke will be required on the first expansion of the carrier. After the first addition, you will have the auxiliary pin yoke - so go for it if you want more stuff later. If you order more later, be sure you indicate that an auxiliary weight bearing system is in place and another is not needed or we will get you for another one.
* Predrilled holes are not provided for every combination (some drilling required). Shipped bare steel.
Rocker Forms Hanson Rocker’s combine tough 3/16" steel, maximum bottom and side impact protection, and sleek styling. Rocker’s attach easily with 5/16-18 truss head machine screws (provided) into side of tub and up through floor pan on the bottom. A"Z" form is welded onto the bottom of the main panel for bolting
to the floor pan. Panels protrude out 2" from tub and are 5 1/2" high on sides.
There’s only about ½” of vertical ground clearance lost.
Complete list of Hanson Products we carry
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