Sagging tail gate

[Big-Al]

I got too much weight with the steel rim and tire it's making my tailgate sag. Also noticing it vibrates going over bumps. What's something like this be an ideal fix if I don't have the budget for a swing out tire carrier? My thinking is the stock hinges are not strong enough on my 06. Any advice would be grateful.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019QHBAWE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Jerry Bransford]

What size spare tire?

 

[primetime4]

That one you linked is for a JK. You want this one for the TJ.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9T9HYM/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[TheBoogieman]

I used a 1/4" steel plate to hold my 35" spare with zero tailgate sagging. I also had a bracket made for $20 that held up for 7 years (sold Jeep).

 

[Big-Al]

What size spare tire?

Right now it's a 31". Next year going you a 33"

 

[Big-Al]

That one you linked is for a JK. You want this one for the TJ.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9T9HYM/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Whoops, thanks for that.

 

[Big-Al]

Or this one?

https://www.extremeterrain.com/morryde-xtw-heavy-duty-tailgate-hinge-jp54-025.html

 

[primetime4]

Or this one?

https://www.extremeterrain.com/morryde-xtw-heavy-duty-tailgate-hinge-jp54-025.html

Those are just the hinges without the roll bar tie-in or re-enforcement plate assembly. If you are going to move up to 33s, I would just get the full kit now. I had just the hinges with 31s and just installed the full kit after switching to 33s this year. In hindsight, I should have just did the whole thing and saved some money/trouble.

 

[Roxj]

I have the same issue. I've been thinking about trying this one rather than getting a bumper and tire carrier.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071438WSR/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[LakeBeard]

I have the same issue. I've been thinking about trying this one rather than getting a bumper and tire carrier.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071438WSR/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Don't do it, I had it and it messed up my tub. But if you really want it, I'll sell you my old one...

 

[Big-Al]

Don't do it, I had it and it messed up my tub. But if you really want it, I'll sell you my old one...
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Wow, ok. good to know.

Thanks.

 

[BC Moto]

I was in the same boat and I just put the spare inside and ditched the rear seats

 

[AidenC]

Im still waiting on Savvy to make their Tub Mounted spare tire carrier. Its not like its that difficult, just slap some dom tubing on some Johnny joints and sell it to us tj'ers for 700$

 

[Big-Al]

I was looking to take the cheap way out. Looks like the wise route to take is wait a little longer and do it right. Thanks guys.

 

[LONGJP2]

https://www.extremeterrain.com/morryde-xtw-heavy-duty-tailgate-hinge-jp54-025.html

I'm running just the HD hinges with my 33. At least 5 years, including offroad, no issues.

Make sure you have the snubbers up against the tires to reduce vibration.

Also, check and/or adjust latch so it closes level and tight.