Bestop source wording says: The Tailgate Bracket System uses your factory tailgate as a mounting point for secure, solid installation with two arm extensions to hold the Universal Tray over the spare tire. Verify mounting points, cargo area layout, tailgate/top state, load rating, tray/bracket pairing, lock/security goals, and whether drilling or factory holes are involved.
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HighRock 4×4 Tailgate Rack Bracket Kit - Jeep ’87-95 Wrangler YJ / ’97-06 Wrangler TJ; For HighRock Tray 41444
Vendor fitment: 1987-2006 Wrangler. Accessories fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.
Take storage to the next level with a Bestop Modular Rack System. The Tailgate Bracket System uses your factory tailgate as a mounting point for secure, solid installation with two arm extensions to hold the Universal Tray over the spare tire. Due to its location, the Tailgate Rack Bracket puts gear up and out of the way to avoid compromising steep departure angles. For use with #41444-01 Universal Rack Tray Supports up to 75 pounds Fits factory tailgate No-drill, bolt-on installation with hardware and instructions included
SKU
BESTOP-252809
Price
$44.99
Role
review candidate
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For HighRock 4x4 Tailgate Rack Bracket Kit - Jeep '87-95 Wrangler YJ / '97-06 Wrangler TJ; For HighRock Tray 41444, the install answer depends on the exact Bestop configuration, not just the product name. Bestop source wording says: The Tailgate Bracket System uses your factory tailgate as a mounting point for secure, solid installation with two arm extensions to hold the Universal Tray over the spare tire. Verify mounting points, cargo area layout, tailgate/top state, load rating, tray/bracket pairing, lock/security goals, and whether drilling or factory holes are involved. Use the Bestop product page for current options and Bestop install-support links for install evidence before quoting final labor or dependencies.
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- Bestop product-type guidance plus source install wording: The Tailgate Bracket System uses your factory tailgate as a mounting point for secure, solid installation with two arm extensions to hold the Universal Tray over the spare tire
- Bestop source page: https://www.bestop.com/products/highrock-4x4-tailgate-rack-bracket-kit-jeep-87-95-wrangler-yj-97-06-wrangler-tj-for-highrock-tray-41444/
- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 1987-2006 Wrangler. Accessories fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.
- Bestop local source capture: 2026-05-12.
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Fact summary
Models: Wrangler; Years: 1987-2006; Source: wordpress_rest_bigcommerce_product; Captured: 2026-05-12
