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The kit looks pretty close to the one I had put on so I could put the 3rd row seat in. I'd make them send you a picture of the plate kit. The one that came with mine was crap. I have not had any problems with it. Mine has a lock on it so it could not be opened.

I am pretty close to ditching it as well, but I live in a rural area where there is lots of construction and I pick up a nail about twice a year. If not for that, I think I'd leave it off. I would not give up parking in the garage to put in on the roof, and if you have the compressor and fix kits, you should be OK.

Do you off-road? You will need to carry that spare when you go off-road. That is the only down side I see. If so, you may want to look at the stealth rack as you may be able to still fit in the garage with it, then just throw the spare on top when you go off-roading.