Sagging tail gate

Big-Al · Sep 16, 2021

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 · Sep 16, 2021

What size spare tire?

primetime4 · Sep 16, 2021

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 · Sep 16, 2021

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 · Sep 17, 2021

Jerry Bransford said:
What size spare tire?

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

Big-Al · Sep 17, 2021

primetime4 said:
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 · Sep 17, 2021

Or this one?

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

primetime4 · Sep 17, 2021

Big-Al said:
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 · Sep 17, 2021

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 · Sep 17, 2021

Roxj said:
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 · Sep 17, 2021

LakeBeard said:
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 · Sep 17, 2021

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

AidenC · Sep 17, 2021

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 · Sep 17, 2021

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 · Sep 17, 2021

Big-Al said:
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.

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