07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK-JKU rear bumper install. 

I just installed a very similar bumper today on my 2012 Rubicon. Different brand, but other than the fact that my bolts were clear zinc instead of the yellow zinc, everything looked identical. the spare tire issue you had, is not due to oversize tires i don't believe. I still have my factory original spare and it hit just like yours, the gate will close if you push it hard enough, but as you mentioned, i'm going to take my spare off and add some spacers to it to move it out. thinking a couple thick flat washers will be plenty to accomplish this.

Thanks for the video. How is the new tow hitch. I got the upgraded tow hitch from the factory. I’m concerned with loading the towing capacity.

Thank you so much for the video I have been looking for a bumper like this. I have a jeep wrangler jk 2018 Will this bumper take 35 TIRES please let me know thank you again.

What do you need that rear bumper riding tire for? Makes the door hard to open for grocery hauling. Happy to have removed mine.

Since you have the connection for trailer lights, couldn't you just splice into that for the rear led? Have to ask because that light bulb(in my head) went on when I was watching the video.