Teraflex HD Alpha tire carrier with reinforcement

[TeraFlex]

@TeraFlex last March I added the tire carrier to my tailgate that came with a Mopar tailgate reinforcement kit that was factory installed. I am running a Mopar accessory wheel with a 37x12.5x17 BFG KO2. Per the Mopar and BFG sites this combo weighs 108 lbs. I used the studs in the middle position per the instructions and I am beginning to notice some deflection of the tailgate. Top left (drivers side) of the tailgate is farther out from the tub and the bottom left is slightly in from the tub. From the side it seems that the total weight is twisting the gate clockwise. Any ideas on how to correct this? I emailed support with this question before installation and 108 lbs was ok with this setup.

From the info you've described, It is possible that the tailgate itself is starting to bend/distort from the weight of the tire, especially considering the Mopar tailgate reinforcement does not address the tailgate pivot points. It may be worth unbolting the spare tire, tire carrier, and tailgate reinforcement to see if the tailgate was just starting to distort, or if it is actually damaged.

Either way I would recommend going with a true tailgate reinforcement that strengthens the pivot points as well as the tailgate itself, like our part #4838900.

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[Ponce]

Installed mine last night straight forward with no issues. My Nitto Ridge Grappler 35s just kiss the top of the factory steel bumper. Easy open and close.

 

[Terpsmandan]

From the info you've described, It is possible that the tailgate itself is starting to bend/distort from the weight of the tire, especially considering the Mopar tailgate reinforcement does not address the tailgate pivot points. It may be worth unbolting the spare tire, tire carrier, and tailgate reinforcement to see if the tailgate was just starting to distort, or if it is actually damaged.

Either way I would recommend going with a true tailgate reinforcement that strengthens the pivot points as well as the tailgate itself, like our part #4838900.

That deflection is very slight but I’m going to replace the Mopar piece with yours.

 

[aerosynch]

@TeraFlex I'm running your Alpha tire carrier mount but have JK spec AEV Borah's (better backspacing and offset) which have a smaller center cap opening. Unfortunately, the spare does not slide over the Teraflex camera mount. Do I need to machine down the camera housing using a lathe to be able to fit the wheel over, or what do you recommend?

 

[aerosynch]

@TeraFlex I'm running your Alpha tire carrier mount but have JK spec AEV Borah's (better backspacing and offset) which have a smaller center cap opening. Unfortunately, the spare does not slide over the Teraflex camera mount. Do I need to machine down the camera housing using a lathe to be able to fit the wheel over, or what do you recommend?

Disregard, I took it to a machine shop with a lathe and had it machined down to match and I’m good to go.

 

[TeraFlex]

Disregard, I took it to a machine shop with a lathe and had it machined down to match and I’m good to go.

 

[Terpsmandan]

@TeraFlex I see on the installation video that the rubber snubbers are removed before you install the hinge. Is the carrier supposed to be slid back to have the tire touching the support frame?

 

[TeraFlex]

@TeraFlex I see on the installation video that the rubber snubbers are removed before you install the hinge. Is the carrier supposed to be slid back to have the tire touching the support frame?

Yes, it's ideal to have the tire up against the tailgate to isolate the tire and prevent any movement or vibration.

 

[Twisted Patriot]

I just ordered mine today.. I already have the HD Alpha carrier installed.. but decided to get the hinge reinforcement as well.. just now ordered.. be here in a couple days.. ill let y'all know how the install goes.

 

[rohdawg]

@TeraFlex or anybody else that has one.

What’s the nut size/specs for the cam lock bolt? Mine came without one and I have my third brake light zip tied to the camera tube for now.
Thanks!

 

[TeraFlex]

@TeraFlex or anybody else that has one.

What’s the nut size/specs for the cam lock bolt? Mine came without one and I have my third brake light zip tied to the camera tube for now.
Thanks!

The specs on the bolt is "M6 Thread / 3mm Hex Size, 1.50" Length " and the nut is "Nut M6 x 1.0 Nylock 316 Stainless Hex Locknut".

 

[Twisted Patriot]

@TeraFlex or anybody else that has one.

What’s the nut size/specs for the cam lock bolt? Mine came without one and I have my third brake light zip tied to the camera tube for now.
Thanks!

Mine just got delivered an hour ago.. hope it's not missing anything

 

[rohdawg]

Mine just got delivered an hour ago.. hope it's not missing anything

Everything else went on pretty easy. Very happy with the tire carrier.
Im only missing that one nut! Lol If you could take a picture of it, I’d sure appreciate it.
It’s the one that goes on the bottom left of the brake light fixture and is used to tighten the cam lock.

 

[rohdawg]

The specs on the bolt is "M6 Thread / 3mm Hex Size, 1.50" Length " and the nut is "Nut M6 x 1.0 Nylock 316 Stainless Hex Locknut".

Thank you!

 

[Twisted Patriot]

Everything else went on pretty easy. Very happy with the tire carrier.
Im only missing that one nut! Lol If you could take a picture of it, I’d sure appreciate it.
It’s the one that goes on the bottom left of the brake light fixture and is used to tighten the cam lock.

Oh if I would have read your previous post more carefully I would have realized which nut you're talking about.. I already have the Teraflex carrier installed.. the Hinge reinforcement is what I just had delivered..

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