Skyjacker JL Tailgate Saver Support & Spare Tire Relocation Kit

[morricus]

Has anyone bought this? Seen it? There is literally no information about it. I even called Skyjacker today to get more specs on it, they had nothing. They just sent me to the voicemail of "a guy that's been with Skyjacker for 35 years." I haven't heard back.

https://skyjacker.com/shop/vehicle-...gate-saver-support-spare-tire-relocation-kit/

It looks promising, and I'd likely buy one if I could get ANY info on it.

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[morricus]

I ended up taking a chance and buying this kit. I'm finishing up installing a Rustys 3.75 lift, which has kept me busy for the past few days. I'll have the Skyjacker kit installed by the end of the weekend and will report back how it went together with pics and what-not.

 

[Andy2434]

Having read the instructions and seen step #10, this looks promising. Looking forward to reading your experience with this bracket and support.

 

[morricus]

Received kit today. Metal brackets are all heavy and solid. I have high hopes for this kit. I don't understand the inclusion of the sticker, but whatever. I should have it installed this weekend.

 

[D60]

Wow!!

Go with God, my son....

 

[morricus]

Installed kit last night, was easy and straightforward. The mounting plates are oriented in the same direction as Skyjacker illustrates them on their website, I've also included a few pics as I installed it.

I don't have any other experience with any other relocation kits, nor have I even seen another in person, so I cannot make a comparison. But I am very happy with it. The tire support arm is very stiff and keeps the entire wheel very firm. It doesn't budge when you shake it. I think the best way to keep it tight against the arm is to tighten the three lug nuts that hold the wheel on as a last step, thereby slightly putting a preload on the arm.

 

[morricus]

Few more pics.

 

[edzel14k]

Installed kit last night, was easy and straightforward. The mounting plates are oriented in the same direction as Skyjacker illustrates them on their website, I've also included a few pics as I installed it.

I don't have any other experience with any other relocation kits, nor have I even seen another in person, so I cannot make a comparison. But I am very happy with it. The tire support arm is very stiff and keeps the entire wheel very firm. It doesn't budge when you shake it. I think the best way to keep it tight against the arm is to tighten the three lug nuts that hold the wheel on as a last step, thereby slightly putting a preload on the arm.

Did you have to remove the rear bumper inorder to install the support to the tire?

 

[morricus]

Did you have to remove the rear bumper inorder to install the support to the tire?

Yep, but its very easy to do

 

[rayzjeep]

How's this thing holding up? Does it still keep your spare from bouncing?

 

[San Juanderer]

How's this thing holding up? Does it still keep your spare from bouncing?

Are your hinges holding up on the swing gate?

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