Install evidence

Metalcloak source wording says: Tub-Mount Tire Carrier for the JK Jeep Wrangler; the strongest, no compromise design available to carry a spare tire on your Jeep.. Verify tire size and weight, SportGate or tire-carrier compatibility, hinge/tailgate loading, camera/license-plate state, and accessory mounts before checkout.

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JK Wrangler Tub Mount Tire Carrier

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.

Tub-Mount Tire Carrier for the JK Jeep Wrangler; the strongest, no compromise design available to carry a spare tire on your Jeep. This tire carrier mounts to the factory tailgate hinge locations. Features Include: Heavy Duty Swing-Out Tire Carrier Easily Holds a 40" Tire 1.50 X .120 Wall Steel Tube 3/16" Steel Mount Plate & Gussets Delrin Isolator Swing-Out Bushings Push Button Locking Pins & Swing Out Stop Pin Fully Adjustable for Backspacing and Tire Size Bracketry For Extra Tub Strength Optional "Tool-less" T Handle Removal Made in the USA The MetalCloak JK tub mount is made strong with 1.50 X .120 wall steel tube and [click for more...] strengthened with 3/16" steel plate. The adjust...

SKU

3970*

Price

$1,803

Role

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For JK Wrangler Tub Mount Tire Carrier, use the Metalcloak source page and captured source facts before treating the card as checkout-ready. Metalcloak source wording says: Tub-Mount Tire Carrier for the JK Jeep Wrangler; the strongest, no compromise design available to carry a spare tire on your Jeep.. Verify tire size and weight, SportGate or tire-carrier compatibility, hinge/tailgate loading, camera/license-plate state, and accessory mounts before checkout. Confirm final options and fitment on the Metalcloak page before purchase.

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- Metalcloak product-type guidance plus source wording: Tub-Mount Tire Carrier for the JK Jeep Wrangler; the strongest, no compromise design available to carry a spare tire on your Jeep.

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

- Metalcloak source page: https://metalcloak.com/3970-jk-wrangler-tub-mount-tire-carrier.html

- 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.

- Metalcloak local source capture: 2026-04-25T16:57:02.326Z.

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.

Readiness

Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

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Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote

Visual prioritymedium

Source-backed facts

Fact summary

Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2007-2018; Source: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-04-25