Includes
- Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier
- Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mount Kit – 5x5"
Features
- Innovative & unique patented design (USPTO: # D6982240)
- Maintains single one-handed entry to the rear cargo area
- Eliminates tailgate stress & rattles
- No aftermarket bumper purchase required – works with OEM & most aftermarket bumpers
- Strong & lightweight A356.2 T6 cast aluminum
- Simplicity & ease of installation – can be performed using common hand tools
- No drilling required
- 14,000-cycle severe duty slam testing
- 1,000-hour extreme salt spray testing
- OEM Quality UV resistant powder coat finish
Product Details
Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit with Hinged Carrier 5x5" (4838150) by TeraFlex®. Wheel Pattern: 5x5". In addition to engineering world-class premium suspension systems, TeraFlex has set the standard for accessories with innovative products. Not only did it leave their competitors’ heads spinning, but it inspired them to "develop" their own hinged spare tire carrier. It took them nearly five years to produce an inferior product lacking many of the features of their Alpha HD Spare Tire Carrier & Mount Kit. Designed to accommodate up to a 37" tire, the Alpha HD Spare Tire Carrier & Mount Kit secures your spare tire over the most extreme trails and rugged terrain. It also provides easy access to the rear cargo area in one smooth action. Using the factory tailgate hinge mounting points spreads the load of the spare tire over a larger area for maximum strength and durability. Internal gussets and bracing in the stock JK body supports the Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier and oversized tire, which eliminates all stress from the tailgate.
Installation
Look to TeraFlex for every aspect of turning your Jeep into a capable off-roadin' machine. Whether it's a no-drill mount for a CB antenna, quick-disconnect mud flaps, a spare tire extension or something as simple s simple as a securely with hook and loop pads grab handle for your roll bar, they've perceived a need and developed a high-quality product to make your off-roading safer and more fun.
The Alpha HD Spare Tire Carrier also provides additional mounting points for off-road accessories such as a recovery jack and fluid containers. The Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mount Kit will support the additional weight of a full-size spare tire by securely Mount the tire to the Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier and tailgate. Complete adjustability includes vertical as well as fore and aft adjustments. The heavily gusseted tire mount is formed and welded from CNC laser cut steel for superior strength. Although the Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mount Kit can be used alone, it has been designed to be installed in conjunction with the Alpha HD Hinged Spare Tire Carrier.