This Aluminum Swing-Out Rear Tire Carrier for the 4-Door or 2-Door Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-Current) is constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy, and weighs in at a mere 21lbs. (20lbs. lighter than the steel version) The sleek design opens and closes effortlessly, and has secure 4-point urethane mounting to make it Completely rattle-free. The GenRight Off Road Swing-Out Tire Carrier is Completely independent of the Rear bumper, so it can be used with any brand Rear bumper.
Features:
- Fits 2007-Present Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited
- 1.75 inch diameter x .188 inch thick wall 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy tubing
- 4-point polyurethane mounting is rattle-free and Will Not open by itself
- Completely independent from the Rear bumper, allowing you to run just about any Rear bumper you choose
- Swing out tube style carrier cage design opens effortlessly
- Mounts to factory Rear door hinges (strong and rattle-free)
- 100 Percent TIG welded Aluminum
- Designed to hold from a 33 inch up to a 42 inch tire
- Fits any bolt pattern or wheel offset (Not stock)
- Corrosion-resistant materials require Nopaint (but can be painted or powdercoated if you choose)
- Fits tighter to the Rear tailgate than any other brand Rear tire carrier
- Improves departure angle
- License plate is relocated to center mount on tire carrier
- Cover for factory license plate location
- Pre-drilled for license plate and 3rd brake light wiring
- Made in the USA
- Unpainted Finish
- Sold As A Kit
Notes:
- Sold unpainted. The finish can be left natural, painted, or powdercoated
- Requires drilling of six 1/4 inch holes on drivers side Rear area by the tail light to mount the latch plate
- Requires that the factory Rear door hinges be Removed so New GenRight pivot points installed (no New holes required) in place of the factory hinge piece
- If using the factory style tail lights, the tire carrier brackets May have to be modified to clear (simple trim to clear)
- Each tire carrier is drilled and threaded with a fish wire to pull wires through the tubes of the tire carrier
- This carrier relocates the licence plate from the side to the Rear. It is necessary to have a license plate light (and 3rd brake light). Please use our LED-1650
- Add the Stop-Lock (RTC-3890) at time of purchase and pay only 99.99 (normally 120.00)
- This tire carrier is also available in a less expensive Steel version (RTC-3800)
- We offer Hi-Lift Jack mounts for this tire carrier (BCL-3520)
- We offer a custom made bag for the center of this tire carrier for for easy access to your trail essentials! Use the (ARTC-BAG1) to hold your tow strap and gloves
- You can lock this Tire Carrier by replacing one or both of the supplied closure pins with a locking hitch pin