Smittybilt 7743 HD Pivot Tire Carrier; Wrangler JL

The Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier fits up to a 40" spare tire and the innovative design adds strength to the JL factory tailgate and prevents flex, rattling, sag, and potential damage to your vehicle. Its fully customizable tire mount can be fine-tuned for height or backspace, and the adjustable tilt allows you to get extra ground clearance when working in tandem with an open or slanted top.

Characteristics:

• Allows a Jeep JL to carry up to a 40", 135 lb spare tire without tailgate sag or buckling
• Adjustable positions, improved departure angle and ability for use with an open back or slant-back top
• Maintains easy single action of opening and closing of the tailgate without rattles or vibrations
• Single, reinforced hinge plate replaces factory hinges on tub and tailgate
• Mounting holes for optional trail jack mount (Smittybilt Jack Mount #7744) CB Antennas and tie downs
• Works with factory or OE bumpers; fits 40" spare tire with factory bumper

Smittybilt Part Number: 7743