In the factory configuration, the wheel and tire load is transferred through the tailgate to the door hinges.

It’s made from 3/16” and 3/8' steel that’s been laser cut, CNC press brake formed, and fully fixture welded. The EVO MFG JL HD Hinged Tire Carrier is engineered for strength and durability. Its design is tough enough to handle the stresses associated with larger tires and simple enough to keep all the functionality your factory tailgate already has in a simple easy to install and operate package. The EVO MFG JL HD Hinged Tire Carrier is a body mounted tire carrier designed to allow you to carry up to a 37” tire while retaining your vehicle’s one handed easy access to the rear cargo area. Many aftermarket tire carriers address this issue, but are complicated to install, require an aftermarket bumper, and add multiple processes to open your tailgate. The JL factory tire carrier and tailgate was never intended to handle the loads associated with larger, heavier wheel and tire combinations.

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