TeraFlex 4838900 Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier Kit; Wrangler JL

TeraFlex Alpha HD Hinged Tire Carrier w/ Tire Mount Features:

• Reinforces Tailgate Strength, Recommended to use with the Alpha HD Tire Mounting Kit to carry up to a 40" tire
• Works with factory tire carrier but the Alpha HD Tire Mounting Kit is strongly recommended
• Innovative and unique design w/ easy adjustability
• Maintains factory single-handed operation
• Works w/ OEM and most aftermarket bumpers
• Simple installation using common hand tools
• No drilling required, uses factory mounting locations
• 1,000-hour extreme salt spray testing for corrosion resistance validation
• UV resistant powder coat finish w/ 3,000-hour accelerated weather testing
• 14,000-cycle severe duty slam testing
• Hinged tire carrier eliminates tailgate stress and rattles
• Factory form fitting geometry and finish for an OEM appearance
• Threaded mounting holes for accessories (Hi-Lift Jack, CB antenna, etc.)
• Hinged tire carrier constructed from strong and lightweight A356.2 aluminum
• Heavy-duty forged steel brackets with mid-carbon hardened steel 5/8” hinge pins
• Dedicated CAD-designed tooling and CAE design
• FEA validation, ASTM, and SAE testing procedures
• Shipping Weight: 40 lbs.

Designed to accommodate up to a 40” tire, the TeraFlex JL: Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier and Alpha HD Tire Mounting Kit (NOT INCLUDED) will secure your full-size spare tire over the most extreme trails and challenging terrain while also providing easy access to the rear cargo area in one smooth action the way the factory intended.

By using the factory tailgate hinge mounting points, it spreads the load of the spare tire over a larger area for maximum strength and durability easily out performing the Mopar Hinge Reinforcement upgrade. Internal gussets and bracing in the stock JL body supports the Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier and your larger tire, eliminating all stress from the tailgate providing peace of mind.

Compared to the JK piece, the new JL: Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier spans nearly the width of the tailgate for better weight distribution. Additionally, the updated design features a one-piece, forged steel hinge that ties the top and bottom factory hinge locations together as well as additional vertical braces for increased strength. The Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier also provides additional mounting points for off-road accessories such as a recovery jack and fluid containers. The adjustable Tire Carrier is constructed from strong and lightweight 6061-T6 extruded aluminum. Although the Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mount can be used alone, it has been designed to be installed in conjunction with the Alpha HD Tire Mounting Kit. The Tire Mount can support the additional weight of a full-size spare tire by securely mounting the tire to the Tire Carrier and tailgate.