Kentrol Tailgate Hinges

once old bolts were removed, simple to install and look great. work tailgate smoothly.

This was my solution to putting a 33" spare on the back without ripping my tailgate off. I originally wanted a new bumper with tire carrier to solve the oversized tire issue. I looked through every thread online about an alternative solution and not once did I see this as a suggestion. I bought a Heavy Duty Rugged Ridge tire carrier and these Kentrol stainless hinges for a fraction of the cost of any carrier. I'm pretty handy and always look forward to working on my jeep, but a new bumper and tire carrier just seemed like something else I have to paint every year. If yours isn't rusty than you just got it. The hinges and spare mount are an excellent combination which provide the same results as a bumper/tire carrier.

The bolt holes were not counter-sunk thereby not allowing use of the original mounting bolts. The replacement bolts were a rounded head design not matching the original flat head bolts. Also they were a softer metal that stripped out when tightening.

Great product to replace worn out/broken Jeep TJ tailgate hinges. I can actually open my rear door without any binding or dropping due to the frozen and broken hinges on it. Plus they look awesome with the black powder coat on them.