How to Install SkyJacker Tailgate Saver Spare Tire Support & Spare Tire Relocation Combo Kit (07-17 Wrangler JK) on your Jeep Wrangler

1. With the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake, & block the rear tires / wheels.

2. Remove the spare tire / wheel from the OEM tailgate spare tire mount. (See Photo # 1)

3. Install the new Skyjacker spare tire relocator bracket to the OEM tailgate spare tire mount using the supplied 1/2" washers, 1/2" nuts, & a 3/4" socket / wrench. (See Photo # 2) Note: The upper set of mounting holes of the Skyjacker spare tire relocator bracket will raise the spare tire / wheel 1" higher than the OEM tailgate spare tire mount location (suggested for 35" & smaller tires) & the lower set of mounting holes will raise the spare tire / wheel 2" higher than the OEM tailgate spare tire mount location (suggested for 36" - 37" tires). (See Photo # 3)

4. Install the spare tire / wheel to the new Skyjacker spare tire relocator bracket using the previously removed wheel / lug nuts. (See Photo # 4) Note: Placing a larger tire / wheel on the rear of the vehicle may block the third brake light. It is your responsibility to ensure that the visibility of the third brake light remains unblocked.

1. With the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake, & block the rear tires / wheels.

2. Disconnect the OEM rear bumper from the driver side frame (two bolts) & the two tabs on the back of the rear bumper connecting it to the rear cross member using a 16mm socket / wrench. (See Photo # 1) Note: Do not remove the OEM rear bumper, but allow it to carefully rest in place.

3. If equipped with an OEM center receiver hitch or tow hook, loosen the OEM bolts about a 1/2" using a 18mm socket / wrench. (See Photo # 2)

4. Install the new Skyjacker frame bracket (Part # JKSTS-1) to the frame using the supplied 1/2" x 4 1/2" coarse thread bolts, washers, & nuts using a 3/4" socket / wrench. Do not fully tighten at this time. (See Photo # 3) Note: If the vehicle is equipped with the OEM receiver hitch or tow hook, reuse the OEM 12mm bolts loosened in Step # 3 to install the new frame bracket (Part # JKSTS-1).

5. Connect the OEM rear bumper to the frame using the OEM hardware & a 16mm socket / wrench. (See Photo # 1)

6. Install the new Skyjacker bracket "A" (Part # JKSTS-2A) to the new Skyjacker frame bracket (Part # JKSTS-1) using the supplied 3/8" x 3/4" button head bolts, washers, nuts, a 7/32 hex key socket / wrench, & a 9/16" socket / wrench. (See Photo # 4) The end of the new bracket "A" (Part # JKSTS-2A) with two slots connects to the new frame bracket (Part # JKSTS-1) & the end of the new bracket "A" (Part # JKSTS-2A) with four slots should point toward the ground. Do not fully tighten at this time. Note: Depending on tire size & wheel backspacing, this new bracket "A" can be installed above or below the new frame bracket. (See Photos # 7, # 8, # 9, & # 10)

7. Install the supplied wear pad to the new Skyjacker bracket "B" (Part # JKSTS-2B). (See Photo # 5)

9. Slowly rotate the OEM tailgate to the newly assembled tailgate support bracket until the tire makes contact with the wear pad on the new bracket "B" (Part # JKSTS-2B) just before completely closing. (See Photo # 11) Note: Adjust the slots & / or move the new brackets "A" (Part # JKSTS-2A) & "B" (Part # JKSTS-2B) above or below one another to achieve the proper fitment. (See Photos # 7, # 8, # 9, & # 10) Also, be sure the 3/8" bolts on the new frame bracket (Part # JKSTS-1) clear between the OEM tailgate & OEM bumper The new frame bracket (Part # JKSTS-1) can be adjusted slightly upward if needed.