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Anders W.
My 1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ has three bolts on the top of the factory spare tire carrier. This appears to only have two. Will this still work for my rig?
Yes, the Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Tire Carrier Mount will work for your 1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ.
While the factory TJ mount uses a three-bolt pattern on the top of the carrier to secure the third brake light and tire, the Rugged Ridge HD mount uses a two-bolt configuration for the tire mounting plate itself. This design is intentionally different to accommodate the heavier gauge 1/4-inch steel and to provide multiple bolt patterns for various wheel types.
The "two-bolt" look you are seeing on top is part of their multi-fit plate. It supports both the standard 5x4.5" Jeep TJ pattern and the 5x5.5" pattern found on some aftermarket wheels or older CJ models.
While the factory TJ mount uses a three-bolt pattern on the top of the carrier to secure the third brake light and tire, the Rugged Ridge HD mount uses a two-bolt configuration for the tire mounting plate itself. This design is intentionally different to accommodate the heavier gauge 1/4-inch steel and to provide multiple bolt patterns for various wheel types.
The "two-bolt" look you are seeing on top is part of their multi-fit plate. It supports both the standard 5x4.5" Jeep TJ pattern and the 5x5.5" pattern found on some aftermarket wheels or older CJ models.
Charles P.
Confirm this mount will both raise the tire 2" and push it 2" out.
Are there extended tire stops available for this mount.
Yes, this moves up and out the tire 2".
Jeff H.
I have a 95 YJ. Will the brake light bracket bolt to this carrier and will it clear a 31 in tire?
Yes, the YJ brake light tower will bolt to this carrier, and the maximum tire size is 35" to fit under the lamp.
Gil M.
Will this spare tire mount work on an 06 Jeep Liberty Spare (5x4.5) lug pattern.
Yes this uses 5x4.5" and 5x5.5" lug patterns
Matthew S.
Will a JK wheel bolt pattern work with this mount
No, it will not. This mount is compatible with 5x4.5 and 5x5.5, but it will not work for 5x5 bolt pattern.