Tailgate hinge weight limit on Sahara

[TrailJoy]

Does anyone know the tailgate weight limit for a 2020 JLUS? I'm putting KO2's on (285/70R17) tomorrow, and while I'm sure the weight will be just fine for the spare I can't find anywhere that specifies a specific limit before reinforcement is required.

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[Bryce]

It's the same fire all JLs.

From the manual
NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight of 85 lbs (38.5 kg) including the weight of the spare tire.

 

[TrailJoy]

It's the same fire all JLs.

From the manual
NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight of 85 lbs (38.5 kg) including the weight of the spare tire.

Omg, what page? I just spent another ten minutes looking and I can’t find it. LOL

The tire I THINK weighs 52 lbs. I’m not sure about the wheel, but it’s a 17” aluminum wheel, so it should be around 70 at most... right?? I was quite surprised when I read the stock tires only weigh 39lbs.

 

[Bryce]

Omg, what page? I just spent another ten minutes looking and I can’t find it. LOL

The tire I THINK weighs 52 lbs. I’m not sure about the wheel, but it’s a 17” aluminum wheel, so it should be around 70 at most... right?? I was quite surprised when I read the stock tires only weigh 39lbs.

Page 435 of the big Owners Manual. Not the one that comes with the Jeep, but the one you download or request from Jeep.

 

[Will_Jeep]

I actually weighed my stock Sahara wheels, and then my replacements.
Stock wheel & tire: 62lbs
Pro Comp (steel) wheels and KO2: 87lbs

No problem with the tailgate, but I have yet to wheel (maybe one day!). However, the extra 25lb per corner was noticeable for a while, I don’t even think about it now

 

[TrailJoy]

NOT the one that comes with the Jeep? Well no wonder I couldn't find it. Thanks, Bryce!

I actually weighed my stock Sahara wheels, and then my replacements.
Stock wheel & tire: 62lbs
Pro Comp (steel) wheels and KO2: 87lbs

No problem with the tailgate, but I have yet to wheel (maybe one day!). However, the extra 25lb per corner was noticeable for a while, I don’t even think about it now

What size are your KO2's? Out of curiosity. I'll have to weigh mine, I guess. (Thanks!)

 

[Will_Jeep]

What size are your KO2's? Out of curiosity. I'll have to weigh mine, I guess. (Thanks!)

Mine are 285/70R17, and 85 lbs is a pita to get onto the spare bracket, not sure how the guys with 35s or 37s manage, it must be a fight!

 

[TrailJoy]

Mine are 285/70R17, and 85 lbs is a pita to get onto the spare bracket, not sure how the guys with 35s or 37s manage, it must be a fight!

Thanks so much! As mentioned my wheels are aluminum, so it won't be quite that heavy. But still... I hear you. LOL

 

[Odyssey USA]

I actually weighed my stock Sahara wheels, and then my replacements.
Stock wheel & tire: 62lbs
Pro Comp (steel) wheels and KO2: 87lbs

No problem with the tailgate, but I have yet to wheel (maybe one day!). However, the extra 25lb per corner was noticeable for a while, I don’t even think about it now

Which Sahara wheel and was it the AT tire?

 

[Will_Jeep]

Which Sahara wheel and was it the AT tire?

These!

 

[Odyssey USA]

These!

Thanks. I wonder if those and the upgrade wheels are the same weight. Surely within a couple of pounds. I looked up the Dueler AT’s and Tirerack says they are 39 lbs. If my wheels are the same or a couple of pounds heavier, my 275/70/18 E load tires will come in just under the tailgate capacity.

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