Install evidence

EVO source wording says: EVO-1162 JK Pro Series Hinged Gate Carrier (RAW). Verify tire size and weight, wheel bolt pattern, camera and third-brake-light retention, tailgate function, and whether the part requires a matching bumper or hinge support.

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EVO Manufacturing

PRO SERIES HINGED GATE TIRE CARRIER FOR JK/JKU

Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Spare tire support fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

EVO-1162 JK Pro Series Hinged Gate Carrier (RAW) Lift kits and larger tires have become the norm on the Jeep Wrangler JK, while the factory tire carrier and tailgate was never intended to handle the loads associated with these larger, heavier wheel and tire combinations. Many aftermarket tire carriers address this issue, but are complicated to install, require an aftermarket bumper, and add multiple processes to open your tailgate. The EVO MFG JK Pro Series Hinged Gate Carrier is a body mounted tire carrier designed to allow you to carry up to a 40” tire while retaining your vehicle’s one handed, easy access to the rear cargo area. Its design is tough enough to handle the stresses associated with larger tires and simple enough to keep all the functionality your factory tailgate already has in a simple easy to install and operate package. The EVO MFG Gate Carrier is engineered for.

SKU

EVO-1162

Price

$820.41

Role

review candidate

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For PRO SERIES HINGED GATE TIRE CARRIER FOR JK/JKU, do not treat the title alone as final fitment or install proof. EVO source wording says: EVO-1162 JK Pro Series Hinged Gate Carrier (RAW). Verify tire size and weight, wheel bolt pattern, camera and third-brake-light retention, tailgate function, and whether the part requires a matching bumper or hinge support. Use the EVO product page for current options and captured instruction links for install evidence before quoting final labor or dependencies.

Sources

- EVO product-type guidance plus source install wording: EVO-1162 JK Pro Series Hinged Gate Carrier (RAW)

- No exact EVO product-specific instruction PDF was captured in this pass.

- EVO Manufacturing source page: https://evomfg.com/products/pro-series-hinged-gate-carrier-raw-for-jk-jku

- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Spare tire support fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

- EVO local source capture: 2026-04-27T02:00:14.278Z.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For tires and wheels, the last check is the full tire/lift/wheel combination: tire size, wheel width, offset/backspacing, trim, flares/fenders, bump stops, steering clearance, gearing, spare support, and the install plan.

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Fitment statusBuilt from a source-backed product record. Confirm the exact vehicle setup and selected variant before purchase or quote.Source-backed candidate
Product imageProduct image available
Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote
Visual prioritymedium
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Fact summary

Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2007-2018; Source: evomfg.com; Captured: 2026-04-27