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How to Install Teraflex JK HD Aluminum Hinged Tire Carrier on your Wrangler

Installation Time

1 hours

Tools Required
  • Lug Wrench
  • T50 Torx driver (included)
  • T20 Torx driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet
  • Blue thread locking compound
  • Spacer
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Important Notes:

Prior to beginning this or any installation read these instructions to familiarize yourself with the required steps and evaluate if you are experienced and capable to personally perform these modifications. A factory service manual should be used in conjunction with these installation in-structions. 

Refer to the parts list to ensure that all necessary components and hardware has been included. If any parts are missing please contact your local TeraFlex dealer for assistance.



1. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the factory tailgate hinges until instructed to do so. Precisely following these instructions will help avoid any tailgate adjustment and misalignment issues. Ensure the tailgate is closed tightly and do not open it during installation. 





Remove tire mount


Place spacer under tailgate to support after hinge removal


Remove hinges


Apply thread locking compound, snugly seat orig-inal bolts into the hinges 


Install bolt to align cast hinge to tailgate. Visually inspect all bolt holes for alignment 


Remove bolt from step 10, open hinge, apply thread locking compound, torque all 6 hinge bolts to 19


Apply thread locking compound, install and torque included M8 bolts to 15 ft-lbs (20 N-m) 


If installing the optional HD adjustable tire mount in conjunction with HD hinged carrier, refer to instruction set 999021 included with that kit. If reusing the factory tire mount, continue with step 14 in this instruction set. 

Reuse original hardware, apply thread locking compound and loosely install bolts 


Orient spacers as illustrated


Note location of spacers, place gasket between spac-er and tailgate. Apply thread locking compound a


Torque 8 tire mount bolts to 15 ft-lbs (20 N-m)  Remove support spacer under tailgate 


 Open and close tailgate to ensure proper function.  

 Due to tight manufacturing tolerances, the hinge will be tight until breaks in after several open/close cycles.  

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