A big spare on the tailgate pulls hard on the factory hinges. The hinge is the weak link, and the tailgate has to stay easy to open with one hand.
The Rugged Ridge Spartacus HD Tire Carrier Hinge Casting is a precision die-cast aluminum piece that carries the load without the weight of steel. Its one-piece design keeps one-handed access to the cargo area and links the wheel mount to the reinforced section of the rear quarter panel. Forged steel hinge brackets and hardened steel pins give far more load capacity than the factory tailgate hinges. It is recommended with the Spartacus HD Tire Carrier Wheel Mount (11546.52) for up to and including a 37 in wheel and tire.
It works with OE and most aftermarket rear bumpers and installs with no drilling.
MPN 11546.51 · UPC 804314269203
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