MetalCloak SportGate Tire Carrier, JL Wrangler
The SportGate spare tire support system [patent pending] includes everything you need to mount an over-sized spare tire securely on your Jeep JL Wrangler - with the “easy to open” convenience of your OEM tailgate handle.
Features Include:
- Laser Cut 3/16" Steel Plate Bracket Support
- Adjustable Height/Width Spare Tire Attachment Plate
- Provisions For Back Up Camera
- All Hardware For Mounting Spare
- Fits Up To A 35" Tire
- Signature Textured Black Powdercoat
- Rated At 110 lbs
- Made in the USA
MetalCloak's JL SportGate Tire Carrier provides [click for more...] the additional strength and adjustability to carry a larger spare tire. Laser cut 3/16" steel bracketry reinforce the tail gate structure and provide a mount that can be adjusted up or down for differing tire heights. Provisions for the rear back up camera are built in and the completed structure allows the rear vent of the tail gate to function as intended by the factory.
Important Note: MetalCloak recommends not installing a tire and wheel combo weighing more than 110lbs on to the SportGate Tire Carrier.
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THE TECH
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Easy to Install, Easy to Adjust, Easy to Open.
Provisions for the rear back up camera are built in and the completed structure allows the rear vent of the tail gate to function as intended by the factory.
Fully Adjustable Wheel Mount
Laser cut 3/16" steel bracketry reinforce the tail gate structure and provide a mount that can be adjusted up or down for differing tire heights.
- Laser Cut 3/16" Steel Plate Bracket Support
- Adjustable Height/Width Spare Tire Attachment Plate
- Provisions for back up camera
- Fits up to a 35" tire
- Adjustable Width for Custom Backspaced Wheels
- Rated at 110lbs
Oversized Tire? No Problem!
Brake Light Options
Stock 3rd Brake Light Mount
Retain a clean factory look when using a larger size spare tire, by using the MetalCloak 3RD Brake Light Mount; the mount uses the factory light already on your Jeep and mounts it to the adjustable height, 1/8" steel assembly that works in conjunction with the SportGate Tire Carrier. Dual purpose bracket function also provides the perfect mounting location for a CB antennae, Sand Flag, or accessory light.
License Plate & 3rd Brake Light Mount
The Relocation Bracket and 3rd brake light kit has a bright LED for the rear brake light and an LED for illuminating the license plate. This is a simple and effective way to relocate you plate into the center of your wheel. (Learn More)
What's In The Kit?
- SportGate Tire Mount
- Tire Adjustable Mount
- Backspacing Adjustment Mount
- Back-Up Camera Bracket
- All Required Hardware
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | 2018 + JL Wrangler |
| SportGate Tire Carrier | 3/16" Hot Rolled Steel |
| Adjustment Brackets | 3/16" Hot Rolled Steel |
| Steel Coating? | Black Powdercoat |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Wheel Weight: MetalCloak recommends not installing a tire weighing more than 150lbs on to the SportGate Tire Carrier.
INSTALLATION
| Installation Difficulty | Easy |
| Body Modification | None |
| Time to Install | 1 - 2 Hours |
| Installation Instructions | Click Here to see a full list of MetalCloak Installation Instructions. |