Tailgate Reinforcement Help Please

[JeffI]

I know there’s a lot on here about tailgate reinforcement but my situation is a little different. I’m wanting to replace stock KO2 with KM3 same size or maybe go up to 295/70. Wheel and tire change I’m wanting will add about 30 lbs I’m sure. Wondering what best option is for tailgate reinforcement (if needed) and if i went with the Mopar would I need the oversized tire carrier piece as well since I’m not really going up in size? Thank you all for your help.

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[WranglerMan]

I have been running with BFG KO2 35’s for a few years and have no swing gate reinforcement and have had zero issues, I originally had asked @TTEChris of Tank Customs about this when his shop did the work on my JL and he advised for what I would be running it was not needed and he was 100% correct

I’m sure if you were to hang say 41’s on the back with a really heavy wheel it would be needed

 

[Aloha Offroad]

I have 37“ KO2’s on a Mopar tailgate reinforcement which seems to work just fine. I’m not sure if it’s needed, was more of a preventative measure.

 

[JeffI]

I have been running with BFG KO2 35’s for a few years and have no swing gate reinforcement and have had zero issues, I originally had asked @TTEChris of Tank Customs about this when his shop did the work on my JL and he advised for what I would be running it was not needed and he was 100% correct

I’m sure if you were to hang say 41’s on the back with a really heavy wheel it would be needed

Nice! Thanks for the help. Yea I was thinking adding 30lbs to the original weight shouldn’t be a huge issue as long as I’m not opening and closing it multiple times a day or hanging other items from it. I don’t mind spending more money if it’s needed for peace of mind but not if it’s not needed.

 

[JeffI]

I have 37“ KO2’s on a Mopar tailgate reinforcement which seems to work just fine. I’m not sure if it’s needed, was more of a preventative measure.

I don’t mind doing it for peace of mind for sure. Did you have to do the oversized spare carrier as well or just the piece that reinforces the tailgate ? Thanks for your help.

 

[Fonzilla85]

I ran a heavy AEV Borah wheel on 35’s for a year or so, no issues. I didn’t have plans to add reinforcement, but I received a Motobilt tire carrier for X-mas last year.

 

[JeffI]

I ran a heavy AEV Borah wheel on 35’s for a year or so, no issues. I didn’t have plans to add reinforcement, but I received a Motobilt tire carrier for X-mas last year.

Nice! Thanks. I’m thinking I may just give it a shot. My combo will be 98-100 lbs.

 

[Rudolph Hart]

I have 295/70 Toyo open country MT’s which are a heavy tyre (sorry lol) and no reinforcement. I walk my dogs often 3 times a day so the tailgate gets opened a lot and I have had no problems. The tailgate feels heavier to open but I don’t feel that anything is really being over stressed. You’ll be fine.

 

[frogger2020]

I got the Rugged Ridge Spartan tailgate reinforcement and the Teraflex Alpha tire carrier. The Spartan is well built and beefy. One hand operation is smooth. I am set for any size that I want in the future.

 

[JeffI]

I have 295/70 Toyo open country MT’s which are a heavy tyre (sorry lol) and no reinforcement. I walk my dogs often 3 times a day so the tailgate gets opened a lot and I have had no problems. The tailgate feels heavier to open but I don’t feel that anything is really being over stressed. You’ll be fine.

That’s what I’m thinking. Thank you. The KM3 runs about the same as yours so I may just roll with it.

 

[JeffI]

I got the Rugged Ridge Spartan tailgate reinforcement and the Teraflex Alpha tire carrier. The Spartan is well built and beefy. One hand operation is smooth. I am set for any size that I want in the future.

Nice ! Yes both of those parts seems to be top of the line as far as strength goes. Thanks.

 

[Aloha Offroad]

I don’t mind doing it for peace of mind for sure. Did you have to do the oversized spare carrier as well or just the piece that reinforces the tailgate ? Thanks for your help.

I did have to get the oversized tire carrier in order to move the tire enough or it would have hit the bumper. I originally had a rough country tire riser but it was so heavy and held the tire too high off the bumper so it looked wrong. I then went with the mopar spare tire carrier and I am much happier with it.

 

[Ikanto]

I did have to get the oversized tire carrier in order to move the tire enough or it would have hit the bumper. I originally had a rough country tire riser but it was so heavy and held the tire too high off the bumper so it looked wrong. I then went with the mopar spare tire carrier and I am much happier with it.

I appreciate you posting this information as I was in the market for a tailgate reinforcement kit, and also plan on running 37" KO2’s with some sort of Fuel wheels... maybe the Fuel Beasts 17x9.

 

[Aloha Offroad]

I appreciate you posting this information as I was in the market for a tailgate reinforcement kit, and also plan on running 37" KO2’s with some sort of Fuel wheels... maybe the Fuel Beasts 17x9.

No problem! If you ever have questions let me know.

 

[DrDas]

I know this thread is somewhat old, but I am having an issue with my tailgate after installing both the Mopar tailgate reinforcement as well as the Mopar Oversized spare tire reinforcement.

I have 37" Falkens on 17" Mopar Beadlock compatible wheels.

The install was easy enough, but afterward, upon closing the tailgate, it does not close without a "clunk" as it hits the latch. I supported the tailgate when installing, and honestly, never opened it so it would stay "even", but it is about 1/4" lower on the latch end.

I can't find any reference to this issue anywhere so I thought I would take a stab at it on the forums and see if anyone has any suggestions. Thank you.

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