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A YJ needs a carrier designed for its 1987–95 rear structure; later TJ hardware is not automatically a direct substitute even when a catalog combines the ranges. The choices below are current systems explicitly listed for the YJ or for the 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ family. Confirm the supplied bumper, carrier, receiver and mounting hardware before purchase—some listings sell these pieces separately.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smittybilt SRC Classic Rear Bumper with D-Rings, Hitch & Tire Carrier | $580–$650 | Amazon |
| 2 | Smittybilt SRC Classic Rear Bumper 76651D-01 with 76651-02 Carrier | $580–$650 | Amazon |
| 3 | Smittybilt XRC Rear Bumper with Swing Arm 76654 | $900–$1,100 | Amazon |
| 4 | Rough Country Classic Full Width Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier | $580–$650 | Amazon |
| 5 | Rock Hard 4×4 Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier | $1,150–$1,350 | Amazon |
| 6 | Warn Rock Crawler Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier | $1,100–$1,400 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | GenRight Swing Down Rear Tire Carrier | $900–$1,300 | Amazon |
| 8 | Smittybilt SRC Rear Bumper with Hitch 76621-01 and SRC Carrier | $650–$800 | Amazon |
| 9 | Smittybilt XRC Rear Bumper 76653 with XRC Swing Arm | $900–$1,100 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Smittybilt SRC Classic Rear Bumper with D-Rings, Hitch & Tire Carrier
A complete Smittybilt SRC Classic setup listed for 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ, combining a rear bumper, hitch and tire carrier.
- fits 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ
- D-ring mounts
- hitch and tire-carrier setup
- Complete package rather than bumper only
- Broad listed YJ coverage
- Verify every component is included in the chosen SKU
Smittybilt SRC Classic Rear Bumper 76651D-01 with 76651-02 Carrier
A modular YJ-compatible pairing: Smittybilt’s 76651D-01 bumper is listed for 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ and accepts its separately sold 76651-02 SRC carrier.
- 76651D-01 bumper
- 76651-02 carrier
- no-drill bumper installation
- Lets you replace the bumper and carrier separately
- Textured black bumper finish
- Carrier and D-rings are separate purchases
Smittybilt XRC Rear Bumper with Swing Arm 76654
Smittybilt’s XRC rear swing arm is listed for 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ and pairs within its XRC rear-bumper system.
- fits 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ
- swing-arm carrier
- textured black XRC line
- Swing-arm alternative to the SRC Classic carrier
- Suitable for an XRC bumper build
- Confirm the matching bumper rather than assuming the arm is universal
Rough Country Classic Full Width Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
A full-width rear bumper and tire-carrier assembly explicitly listed for 1987–2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ.
- fits 1987–2006 YJ and TJ
- full-width rear bumper
- integrated tire carrier
- Single-kit approach
- Current retailer-listed YJ fitment
- Full-width style is heavier and less compact than a stubby setup
Rock Hard 4×4 Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier
A heavy-duty rear bumper and carrier listed for 1976–2006 CJ, Wrangler YJ, TJ and Unlimited applications.
- fits 1987–1995 Wrangler YJ
- rear bumper and tire carrier
- Rock Hard 4×4 construction
- High-end current option
- Listed across the YJ range
- Premium price and weight
Warn Rock Crawler Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
Warn’s Rock Crawler rear-bumper family includes a current YJ/TJ rear bumper; select the tire-carrier-compatible configuration rather than the plain bumper.
- Rock Crawler series
- YJ/TJ fitment family
- recovery-point bumper design
- Established recovery-gear brand
- Useful route for a matching Warn build
- Carrier-compatible configuration costs substantially more than the basic bumper
GenRight Swing Down Rear Tire Carrier
GenRight’s steel swing-down carrier is listed for Jeep TJ/LJ, YJ and CJ-7, serving as a premium carrier choice when matched to the correct rear-bumper arrangement.
- steel construction
- listed for YJ
- swing-down carrier format
- Designed for a stronger rear-carrier build
- Clear YJ listing
- Carrier component is not a complete bumper package
Smittybilt SRC Rear Bumper with Hitch 76621-01 and SRC Carrier
Smittybilt’s hitch-equipped rear bumper is listed for 1987–2006 YJ/LJ/TJ and can be built with the compatible SRC carrier where the application calls for it.
- fits 1987–2006 YJ/LJ/TJ
- rear hitch bumper
- SRC system
- Hitch bumper offers a practical base
- System components are readily identifiable
- Carrier compatibility and package contents need checking before ordering
Smittybilt XRC Rear Bumper 76653 with XRC Swing Arm
The XRC rear bumper is listed for 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ and serves as the matching bumper base for Smittybilt’s XRC swing-arm carrier.
- fits 1987–2006 YJ/TJ/LJ
- XRC bumper base
- textured black finish
- Modular heavy-duty system
- Separate components simplify replacement
- Not a single-box carrier-and-bumper purchase
Buying tips
- A bumper listed for both YJ and TJ does not prove every carrier or hitch accessory shares that fitment; check each part number.
- Do not infer towing capacity from a receiver opening—use the vehicle and component manufacturer’s rated limits.
- Recheck latch and fastener adjustment after trail vibration, and confirm the tire is secured before driving.
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