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.
Specifications
| 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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