Steel Tailgate Reinforcement for Jeep Wrangler (2018–2025)
- Fits 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4WD, plus the 2018 Wrangler JK
- Distributes spare-tire weight evenly across both tailgate hinges
- Solid steel with a black powder-coated finish; bolt-on install
- Compatible with factory and Rough Country spare tire carriers
- Install time: 30min - 1hr — downloadable installation guide available
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Steel Tailgate Reinforcement, fitment-checked
A bolt-on steel brace for the swing-out tailgate on 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler models, including the 2018 Wrangler JK. It splits the weight of a heavier spare across both hinges so the tailgate carries larger aftermarket tire-and-wheel combinations without the same strain. Works with the factory carrier and with Rough Country spare tire carriers. Rough Country lists the job at 30min - 1hr.
Hanging a bigger spare on a Wrangler puts the load on two hinges that were sized for the factory tire. This black powder-coated solid-steel reinforcement ties into both of them and distributes that weight, which is what lets an aftermarket tire-and-wheel setup ride on the swing-out gate. Fitment runs 2018–2025 across the Wrangler trim list — Sport, Sahara, Rubicon, Willys, 4xe variants and the Unlimited versions of each — plus the 2018 Wrangler JK. It bolts on with no cutting, Rough Country estimates 30min - 1hr, and a downloadable installation guide is available.
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| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 10603 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00840269931581 |
| Shipping weight | 11.6 lb |
| Country of origin | US |
| Category | Wheels & Tires › Tire Carriers |
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