Well not as offten but the tire swings down till the bar hits the floor. Its does get in the way like that. It has two pins on top, just pull them and it drops. When the tire is mounted its heavy but for my its not that bad.... Not like i use my jeep for groceries

 

Got it lined. No more scratches.

 

I like the red stripe down the side. Very nice looking rig.

 

I almost vomited all over this computer when I first saw the "before" picture. What the hell is wrong with people today! Massive applause towards you OP for making this XJ right again.