Do I need to reinforce my tailgate hinges?

[HeavyMetalFox]

I have a 2020 JLUR Recon Edition. I’m putting on Black Rhino rims, 35” tires and will also be mounting a table to the tailgate and possibly a gas tank behind the spare. Do I need to buy reinforced hinges and where do I find them? I’m not sure what to look for. I’m taking an overlanding trip for a week in July. Thanks in advance!

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[jhackathorne]

If you are doing something with gas off the rear I would swap the Mopar reinforcement out for something else. Cav Fab and Teraflex are both nice options. And bonus is you can sell the Mopar one for a couple hundred maybe to offset your costs.

 

[Zistrum]

Another option is to look up the LoD Destroyer rear bumper + tire carrier, that thing has the option for single or dual gas tank mounts too.

 

[rkwfxd]

Yes

I went with Rusty’s.

Sounds like you are planning on a lot of weight so a bumper mounted carrier might be your best choice.

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