5 more weeks for something that's supposed to be in stock? I would find another rack that IS in stock and cancel this order. But that's just me. I HATE crappy customer service.
I don't have to worry about animal strikes where I live and where I off-road. Besides, I drive cars too (and a motorhome on occasion) and never worried about animal strikes in those either. Nice to have options, don't you agree?
That's the appealing part. Some of us don't want 200 lbs of bumper on the front of our vehicles. This provides the basics: winch mount and recovery points.
I have 275/70R-17 Wildpeaks and it doesn't fit in the spare. I did buy a 5th wheel and tire and will eventually get a door mounted carrier or a rear bumper (if someone actually takes the time to design a not ugly one).